Earn Book Bucks
Growing Children with Equine Assisted Activities
PonyUp4Kids is all about creating transformative experiences for children to grow with equine assisted activities. Children can EARN BOOK BUCKS by reading to the horses and ponies on the farm.
Reading to Horses and Ponies is Great for Kids and Their Equine Friends!
Reading aloud to horses and ponies is a unique and heartwarming activity that benefits children and their equine companions in so many ways!
- Boosts Confidence: Reading to horses provides kids with a judgment-free audience. The calm and attentive presence of a horse helps children feel at ease, encouraging them to read aloud without fear of criticism.
- Enhances Literacy Skills: Regular practice reading out loud improves fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Pairing it with time spent in a barn or pasture makes learning even more enjoyable!
- Encourages Empathy and Connection: Horses are incredibly sensitive animals. As kids read to them, they learn to observe and interpret their horse's reactions, fostering a deeper bond and understanding of their feelings.
- Provides a Calming Environment: The rhythmic sound of a child’s voice can have a soothing effect on horses and ponies, while being around these gentle animals helps children relax and focus, making the experience therapeutic for both.
- Promotes Responsibility: Incorporating reading into barn time teaches kids the value of multi-tasking care and fun—spending quality time with their horse while also building a skill.
This wholesome activity nurtures both young readers and their four-legged friends.
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*This a great opportunity for parents, field trips, Scout events and homeschool families too!
Bring Humane Education to Your School!
PonyUp4Kids delivers interactive equine programs tailored to fit your school’s needs and schedule. Our assemblies align with NYS Education Law § 809 and connect directly to science, social studies, ELA, and art standards.