Positivity, Empowerment and Hope
After a session at Horseworks, I felt like my energy shifted. The staff offered me a safe space to explore my feelings, and being around the horses made me feel calmer. It was the first time in a while that my negative feelings shifted to a feeling of positivity, empowerment and hope.
– A participant from Bridgeway
Transforming Youth Through HorseWorks
I have witnessed firsthand the impact that HorseWorks makes on every youth I have had the pleasure of bringing to the program. It is one of the first programs I recommend to youth I work with as I have seen the value in the experience every single youth has when they engage. The staff have unique skills and abilities to engage youth from all different places in life and bring them together to create a united, safe group. The growth that happens in the individuals that attend is undeniable. Although youth participate in the same activities they are able to take away individual lessons specific to what they need. The more opportunities we have to bring and support youth through this program, the bigger the impact will be in the community at large.
– Tricia Brewer, Adult, Youth & Child Worker – Cultivate Program
BGC Okanagan
Horse Program: Life-changing Revelation
I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the horse experience we had last Friday night. Throughout my life, I’ve always felt uneasy around horses, but within the first 10 minutes, I realized that it was because I lacked a basic understanding of them. Your explanations about how horses think, behave, and respond were eye-opening, and I learned more in those 10 minutes than I had in the past 60 years. Now, I feel much more confident around horses and eagerly anticipate my next encounter with one. Who would have thought about the blind spot right in front? Thank you once again for your fantastic program.
– Ken Read