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The Whole Herd Scholarship Fund allows at-risk youth to spend time outside connecting to nature, to feel the affection of a horse's soft nuzzle, and to experience the excitement of learning to communicate with a thousand-pound being. As part of Equi-Sense, an equine experiential education organization, the Whole Herd Scholarship Fund makes it possible for at-risk youth to experience the a power of the horse-human relationship.
Donation to the Whole Herd Scholarship Fund gives at-risk youth one-on-one and small group experiences with horses.
Activities includes learning to read the body language of horses through herd observation and grooming, developing a relationship to the natural world through empathizing with how horses experience the world, and practicing clear communication by leading horses at-liberty (without halter or rope) through mazes.
For every $150 donated to the Whole Herd Scholarship Fund, Equi-Sense provides an at-risk youth with a personalized one-on-one session.
As a young woman, I was lucky to have a horse for a best friend.
Ranger taught me to be curious. He taught me to take chances. He taught me that, to be a leader, I had to be both strong and compassionate.
Growing up with the guidance of a horse is an opportunity not all children are lucky enough to experience. This is why I have started the Whole Herd Scholarship Fund to provide free Equi-Sense sessions to at-risk youth in Sonoma County.
Everyone can benefit from learning with horses.
Equi-Sense also offers personal development sessions to the public. Through experiential learning with horses, one can develop a deeper awareness of oneself and one's surroundings, enhance communication, confidence, and resilience, and become an empowered leader in one's personal and professional life. Equi-Sense offers the opportunity to slow down, disconnect from technology, and connect to nature, horses, and yourself. Visit equi-sense.org to learn more.
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Hillcrest photo cards feature bright flowers and blue sky. Write a letter to your friend. Say thank you to your grandmother. Share these beautiful images with your loved ones, and know you're also helping at-risk youth experience healing with horses.
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