Our Programs

Bit of Hope Programs

EAP:
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

EAL:
Equine Assisted Learning

Individual Mentoring Sessions

Tired of Talking???

Let our horses do the talking!

EAP may be the perfect short term solution for clients who are “stuck” or not responding to a traditional therapeutic office setting. At Bit of Hope Ranch, our licensed therapist and equine specialist harness the natural healing power of horses to allow clients to discover solutions to many problems such as: anxiety, self-regulation, depression, eating disorders, relationship dynamics, trauma and many other challenges. While working with the horses using an experiential model, clients discover their personal hope and healing.

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EAL sessions are "goal focused" programs structured for individuals or groups once a week. Each group focuses on a different theme such as: work ethic, respect, anger, body image, responsibility, goal setting, etc. Cowboy Trails is the latest program that interwines the Code of the West with Life Skills needed today. Working with the horses provides many opportunities for youth to discover the answers to many of life's challenges. Interactive games played with mazes, balls, challenges, and other fun tools help to reinforce the lesson. Our goal is that "lessons learned in the arena will be lived out in life".

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Individual Mentoring Sessions are designed to meet a child's specific needs. These kids often come from a background of abuse or neglect. Some suffer from issues such as anger, low self-confidence, and relational problems. A team of one child, one horse and one mentor work together for 60 minutes once a week. Ranch chores and projects help teach responsibility and work ethic. Part of the hour is spent working directly with a horse to learn skills such as: catching, grooming, saddling, playing games online, riding, etc.

Horse Sense
Educational Programs @
the Ranch

Character Challenge Course

Horsemanship Classes

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Horse Sense at Bit of Hope Ranch offers Equine Assisted Learning opportunities for local schools! We incorporate your curriculum into our real life learning experiences.

The Cowboy Logic Series covers the STEM of the NC Common Core Curriculum. Academics such as Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Literature are explored with Experiential Learning

The Horse Tales Literacy Project encourages students to discover the joy of reading by experiencing the magic of real horses and farm life while reading age appropriate horse books. This program sparks children’s imaginations and peaks their interest because they get to see, touch, and interact with live horses. Horse Tales customizes its programs for various age groups and populations. with live horses and farm life. Programs hosted at our farm or at your facility.

Give your students a real world view of how academics can enhance their lives...
and offer them an experience that they will never forget.

The Character Challenge Course is an effective, experiential tool that allows individuals and groups to learn better communication skills, self-regulation, anxiety coping strategies and healthy leadership skills. Nestled in hardwoods, this course offers opportunites for groups to experience a change of scenery while receiving honest feedback from themselves and others. Therapeutic groups, youth groups, staff and corporate groups are welcome.

A good rider can hear a horse speak to him, a great rider can hear him whisper.

The Ranch is offering horsemanship classes/ recreational riding lessons for ages 5 and up. Whether you want to ride English or Western, we specialize in creating a strong foundation with your horse. Our lesson curriculum includes ground work and riding.

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" All things are possible with God" Mark 10:27