How We Can Help
Horse Assisted LearningDevelop social skills and meaningful connections through our Horse Assisted Learning Program, supported by The Together In Stride Foundation at Heart Lake Farm.
Horse Assisted Learning
This program encourages positive social skill development for individuals in a group environment. Each week, participants work in teams and engage in objectively driven ground exercises with a horse.
Our health and learning experiences have a meaningful impact on both horses and individuals in our communities.
We believe in creating safe and inclusive spaces for humans and horses to lead with kindness and adapting based on individual and community needs.
The ground work stations are intended to encourage participants and horses to walk together.
Our program environment has been specifically designed to encourage self confidence through validated, hands-on experiences.
Together In Stride and Heart Lake Farm have a passion for supporting community members that are living with brain injury. All VBIS clients, family members, friends, and support teams are encouraged to participate in the sessions at no cost. For safety reasons, eligibility is subject to specific mobility and vision requirements.
Horse Assisted Learning is organized and facilitated in partnership with VBIS and The Together In Stride Foundation.
Course objectives & Outcomes
Learn to establish connections with self & others
Build skills in trust, effective communication & appropriate team decision making
Promote learning in a natural outdoor setting
Enhance verbal & nonverbal communication skills
Provides an appreciation for difference and diversity, while building confidence & self-esteem
Improve patience & problem solving abilities
Ready to get started?
This program is fully funded so there is no cost for participants, however, you must be an existing client of VBIS to register. To sign up for a program or become a client, contact a member of our team or fill out our online New Client Application. We can’t wait to meet you!
Victoria Brain Injury Society
The Victoria Brain Injury Society (VBIS) is situated on the traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples. We recognize and express gratitude to the Peoples and Nations in our community, and those throughout the regions we service.