PHC PONIES & TOTS

Designed for children ages 3 - 5 years old to create a safe environment for their first exposure to horses.

This program introduces a healthy positive equestrian experience at an early age, that promotes fun, physical literacy and respect for animals to last a lifetime.

This program was designed by Master Coach Developer Danielle Yaghdjian and offered exclusively at PHC It facilitates children to develop basic human movements and link them together in active play around horses. Children will have their first exposure to horses and the stable and will learn basic grooming, riding, theory and safety practices. We reinforce ‘FUNdamental’ movement patterns by having beginner riders practice on a vaulting barrel prior to their first interaction on horseback with Rookie Riders.

Ponies and works as part of our LTED ‘Active Start’ program. It is structured to enhance a young child’s physical, mental and emotional development while enjoying a farm environment with safe horses and ponies.

Skill Development Guideline:

• Safely approach a horse

• Pat a horse or pony under supervision

• Handle a brush and learn basic grooming

• Feed treats by bucket

• Know what a horse eats and drinks

• Demonstrate respect for all animals

• Balance, harmonious movement and relaxation exercises on a vaulting barrel

• Learn to mount & dismount (with use of a vaulting barrel)

• Build trust and confidence with animals

• Basic use of reins and stirrups

• Know simple parts of the horse