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Horses 101
Program Categories
Animal Programs, Educational Programs, Miscellaneous
Audience Age
All
Welcome to the world of horses! Children and adults alike are fascinated by these majestic creatures, and the experiences with them can be magical! Spending time around horses and ponies has been proven in many studies to be therapeutic on many levels both physically and emotionally. The bond can be quite powerful and healing, but where to start?
It is important to know the nature of a horse, how to properly handle them on the ground as well as while riding. Proper care and feeding, tack fitting, and maintenance will be discussed as well. This is all taught out of the American Association for Horsemanship Safety manual by Jan Dawson.
Our real miniature horse "Katie" will come along to be pet and groomed by patrons, as well as to demonstrate safety techniques. This program is suitable for the 2023 summer reading theme All Together Now on Kindness, Friendship, and Unity.
To schedule, please visit https://winterberryhomestead.org
$200.
Mileage is charged based on distance from Ithaca, NY, at $1.00 per mile.
Group Size
Any
Program Length
1 Hour
This program can be indoors or outdoors, as long as a water spigot is available. For indoor programs I will bring floor protection.
Last Modified
01/22/2023
Recent Library/School Appearances by Winterberry Homestead
Stephentown Memorial Library - Laurenne Teachout
Stephentown, NY
(518)733-5750
Performer’s Contact Information
Winterberry Homestead
Lindsay Sprague701 OBrien Hill Road
Richford, NY 13835
WinterberryHomestead@gmail.com
https://winterberryhomestead.org
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Libraries at greater distances are encouraged to block book to split travel fees and program discounts are given based on number of libraries participating.