Trailblazers
Equine-Assisted Leadership for Youth Ages 10–17
Trailblazers combines horsemanship, leadership development, character education, and spiritual growth to help youth build confidence, responsibility, and practical life skills through hands-on experiences with horses.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Trailblazers is designed to help youth develop leadership skills while learning the fundamentals of horse care and horsemanship. Participants gain hands-on experience working with horses while developing qualities such as responsibility, teamwork, problem-solving, and confidence.
Through a Christ-centered environment, youth are encouraged to grow spiritually while learning practical skills that can positively impact their future.
WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR
Trailblazers is designed for:
- Youth ages 10–17
- Children interested in horses and leadership development
- Youth seeking confidence-building opportunities
- Participants willing to work independently
- Families looking for character-based extracurricular activities
Participants must be able to follow directions, work independently around horses, and mount and dismount with minimal assistance.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
Participants will learn:
- Grooming
- Lead-line riding
- Tacking up
- Groundwork
- Haltering and leading
- Horse safety practices
- Basic animal first aid
- Team building
- Leadership development
- Character education
- Problem solving
- Confidence building
- Spiritual growth
Each session combines hands-on horsemanship instruction with leadership and character-building activities.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Age Range: 10–17
Schedule: Thursdays, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Cost: $150 per month
Sessions Included: Four consecutive weekly sessions
Capacity: Limited to 10 participants per month
Location: Hope Remains Ranch
Additional Cost: Trailblazers T-shirt ($10 due at registration)
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
& REQUIREMENTS
- Participants must be able to follow directions independently.
- Participants must be able to mount and dismount with minimal assistance.
- Participants cannot have a history of seizures or sensory impairments.
- Proper attire is required.
- All ranch safety guidelines must be followed.
Hope Remains Ranch reserves the right to refuse participation if safety concerns arise regarding physical abilities or behavioral issues.
REGISTRATION & INQUIRY
Space is limited and registration is required.
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Trailblazers helps youth develop leadership skills, responsibility, confidence, and faith through meaningful experiences with horses and supportive mentors.