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STAR’s Changing STRIDES teaches life skills to at-risk youth, women in crisis, and those in rehabilitation by developing partnerships with horses. This program provides the tools to better manage their lives and foster positive relationships while teaching problem solving, appropriate communication, anger management and personal fortitude. Most of the lesson is interaction on the ground with the horses, learning to co-exist with herd animals where trust is the foundation.
The Changing Strides curriculum consists of:
The Changing Strides curriculum consists of:
- life skills lessons
- stable management
- equine assisted activities
- horse care and handling
- Leadership skills and team building lessons
Throughout the session, participants engage in making appropriate decisions through cause and effect, which the horses demonstrate in a very concrete manner. Our certified STAR instructors work to provide participants with a stimulating, educational and safe experience by incorporating one of the values from our “STRIDES” to Success statement each week.
- Safety
- Trust
- Respect
- Integrity
- Dedication
- Excellence
- Sensitivity
The program also addresses Citizenship and Public Speaking. STAR provides small group sessions, clear boundaries and expectations, multi-sensory stimulation and immediate direct feedback given by the horse. Through the Changing Strides program, we are providing participants with redirection, guidance, acceptance and kindness. In return, we ask for a commitment to learning and honest reflection.
This program is in partnership with school systems, alternative schools, rehabilitation centers and juvenile justice centers.
For more information about STAR's Changing Strides Program, please call 865-988-4711 or email our Director of Services. Feel free to download the brochure here.
This program is in partnership with school systems, alternative schools, rehabilitation centers and juvenile justice centers.
For more information about STAR's Changing Strides Program, please call 865-988-4711 or email our Director of Services. Feel free to download the brochure here.
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