On-site Programs
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Program (EAP)
With Nazli Seewer, Doctor of Psychology (PSY. D) and Equine Specialist: TBA
Program starting in 2018!
Veteran's At-Farm Visits
Program starting September 2018!
"Joyful Encounters" Gypsy Magic Equine Outreach Programs
With Stacy Sutton Equine Program Professional and Judith Malkasian
How do the At-Farm Outreach Programs work?
Off-site group coordinators are invited to Contact Us to discuss the details any any special needs of the group wanting to visit us. We then set a farm visit date with the center. We bring out a few horses for a meet and greet in our covered arena location during mild weather and allow the visitors to learn about and gently interact with the horses. These sorts of visits usually last 1 hour or so. We never rush anyone through a visit, and we allow the horses to share their wonderful “Gypsy Magic” with the visitors. Our equine ambassadors Yahtzee and Bert are both registered Pet Partners animal therapy horses.
Off-site group coordinators are invited to Contact Us to discuss the details any any special needs of the group wanting to visit us. We then set a farm visit date with the center. We bring out a few horses for a meet and greet in our covered arena location during mild weather and allow the visitors to learn about and gently interact with the horses. These sorts of visits usually last 1 hour or so. We never rush anyone through a visit, and we allow the horses to share their wonderful “Gypsy Magic” with the visitors. Our equine ambassadors Yahtzee and Bert are both registered Pet Partners animal therapy horses.
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Elder Care Center At-Farm Visits
Our team invites mobile-able local senior nursing homes and assisted living centers to visit us at the farm for joyful in-person encounters for seniors with our Gypsy Horses.
Therapeutic equine encounters have proven to be a powerful antidote for feelings of loneliness, dependency, and isolation often experienced by seniors who are unable to live in their own homes or with family members. This unique outing to the country is designed to be a gentle and joyful experience. Attendees are encouraged to visit with the horses, take a little guided tour around the farm, and stroll through the Gypsy Magic Garden. Often times, seeing the horses and visiting the farm reminds people of their lives, and they start to share the most amazing stories. It is a wonderful and magical experience for everyone in attendance.
Therapeutic equine encounters have proven to be a powerful antidote for feelings of loneliness, dependency, and isolation often experienced by seniors who are unable to live in their own homes or with family members. This unique outing to the country is designed to be a gentle and joyful experience. Attendees are encouraged to visit with the horses, take a little guided tour around the farm, and stroll through the Gypsy Magic Garden. Often times, seeing the horses and visiting the farm reminds people of their lives, and they start to share the most amazing stories. It is a wonderful and magical experience for everyone in attendance.
Children's hospital and/or Home At-Farm visits
We invite our local Children hospital groups to visit the Gypsy Magic horses at our location for a few hours of fun. These visits prove to be a therapeutic way for the kids to spend a few hours connecting with the horses and visit the countryside.
Easter Seals At Farm Visits
We invite our local Easter Seals groups to visit the Gypsy Magic horses at our location for a few hours of fun. We also invite Easter Seals members to participate in the Gypsy Magic garden project.
Make A Wish with Gypsy Magic Equine Outreach
More information coming soon!
Nature, Equine, and Environmental Programs
With David Rude Certified Professional Coach, CPC.
The Gypsy Magic Community Garden Project
The Gypsy Magic Community Garden Project is a "small but mighty" community-based garden used for health benefits on many levels. The garden is a focus point of several of our programs. It provides food, a place of learning, growth and giving back. Several programs are offered and held in the garden and it has been thoughtfully designed to be accessible for disabled visitors.
CLICK HERE for more detailed information about the Gypsy Magic Community Garden and Programs
CLICK HERE for more detailed information about the Gypsy Magic Community Garden and Programs
"Who am I" Equine and Environmental Program for Adults
With David Rude, Certified Professional Coach, CPC, and Stacy Sutton Equine Program Professional
The "Who Am I" Equine and Environmental program promotes a quality of life through "being" in nature and the grounding benefits of interaction with nature and discovering one's self through horses.
Many people today lack a basic understanding of their environment. Partly due to the increasingly urban character of our communities and the proliferation of home computers and game systems. This can lead to a disconnect of the natural world and our place in it. We are just now beginning to comprehend the effect this is having on individuals socially, psychologically, and spiritually. More and more research suggests that outdoor activities and contact with animals can play a very important role in the treatment of attention-deficit disorders, obesity, depression, etc. Studies indicate that using the environment as the context for learning significantly improves problem solving, critical thinking, decision making, and overall emotional behavior.
The “Who-Am-I” Project consists of a set of unique tasks designed to enhance individuals’ understanding and awareness of themselves in their natural world. The project can increase skills in communication, problem solving and deductive reasoning. The program is a wonderful way to learn more about yourself in the natural and peaceful setting of the garden and contact with Gypsy horses in a farm setting.
Class size limited to 8.
Dates and Registration Information Coming Soon!
Many people today lack a basic understanding of their environment. Partly due to the increasingly urban character of our communities and the proliferation of home computers and game systems. This can lead to a disconnect of the natural world and our place in it. We are just now beginning to comprehend the effect this is having on individuals socially, psychologically, and spiritually. More and more research suggests that outdoor activities and contact with animals can play a very important role in the treatment of attention-deficit disorders, obesity, depression, etc. Studies indicate that using the environment as the context for learning significantly improves problem solving, critical thinking, decision making, and overall emotional behavior.
The “Who-Am-I” Project consists of a set of unique tasks designed to enhance individuals’ understanding and awareness of themselves in their natural world. The project can increase skills in communication, problem solving and deductive reasoning. The program is a wonderful way to learn more about yourself in the natural and peaceful setting of the garden and contact with Gypsy horses in a farm setting.
Class size limited to 8.
Dates and Registration Information Coming Soon!
"Back to Nature" Personal and Group Leadership Development Program
With David Rude, Certified Professional Coach, CPC, and Stacy Sutton Equine Program Professional
The "Back to Nature" Personal and Group Leadership Development Program provides non-riding activities for individuals, groups, and corporations, that focus on team building, communication and self awareness.
More Information Coming Soon!
More Information Coming Soon!
"Just For Kids" Programs
"Who am I" Equine and Environmental Program for Children
With David Rude, Certified Professional Coach, CPC, and Stacy Sutton Equine Program Professional
The "Who Am I" Equine and Environmental program promotes a quality of life through "being" in nature and the grounding benefits of interaction with nature and discovering one's self through horses.
Many children today lack a basic understanding of their environment and their place in it. Partly due to the increasingly urban character of our communities and the proliferation of home computers and game systems, many children report that they prefer indoor play to outdoor activities. More and more children do not understand the importance of why nature, animals, and the environment are an important piece of who they are and how they relate to the world. We are just now beginning to comprehend the effect this is having on them socially, psychologically, and spiritually. More and more research suggests that outdoor activities play a very important role in the treatment of attention-deficit disorders, obesity, depression, etc. in children. Studies in education indicate that using the environment as the context for learning significantly improves standardized test scores, problem solving, critical thinking, decision making, and overall behavior.
The “Who-Am-I” Project consists of a unique set of tasks designed to enhance students’ understanding and awareness of their natural world. The project not only increases children’s academic knowledge, but also improves their skills in communication, problem solving and deductive reasoning. In the process of completing the project and participating in ensuing discussions, students develop ideas and create solutions to the problems they perceive in their environment. It ties in very well with the U.S. National Science Education Standards that state: “An important part of science education is to give students a means to understand and act on personal and social issues.” The program is a wonderful way to learn more about themselves in the natural and peaceful setting of the garden and contact with Gypsy horses in a farm setting.
The project is designed for students in grades 4–8, and junior and senior high school students. Class size limited to 8.
Dates and Registration Information Coming Soon!
Many children today lack a basic understanding of their environment and their place in it. Partly due to the increasingly urban character of our communities and the proliferation of home computers and game systems, many children report that they prefer indoor play to outdoor activities. More and more children do not understand the importance of why nature, animals, and the environment are an important piece of who they are and how they relate to the world. We are just now beginning to comprehend the effect this is having on them socially, psychologically, and spiritually. More and more research suggests that outdoor activities play a very important role in the treatment of attention-deficit disorders, obesity, depression, etc. in children. Studies in education indicate that using the environment as the context for learning significantly improves standardized test scores, problem solving, critical thinking, decision making, and overall behavior.
The “Who-Am-I” Project consists of a unique set of tasks designed to enhance students’ understanding and awareness of their natural world. The project not only increases children’s academic knowledge, but also improves their skills in communication, problem solving and deductive reasoning. In the process of completing the project and participating in ensuing discussions, students develop ideas and create solutions to the problems they perceive in their environment. It ties in very well with the U.S. National Science Education Standards that state: “An important part of science education is to give students a means to understand and act on personal and social issues.” The program is a wonderful way to learn more about themselves in the natural and peaceful setting of the garden and contact with Gypsy horses in a farm setting.
The project is designed for students in grades 4–8, and junior and senior high school students. Class size limited to 8.
Dates and Registration Information Coming Soon!
"Scout Days" Boy and Girl Scouts Program
With TBA
More information coming soon!
Gypsy Magic Horse Badge
Gypsy Magic offer a two-hour program designed specifically for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. The Scout Day Program includes a tour of the farm, the history of the Gypsy Horse, how the horses came here and why we use them for what we do, horse care (hoof, dental, nutrition), hands-on horse grooming, hands-on horse leading; and a short riding demonstration. This program allows numerous troops to join us on one day to gain knowledge and develop a passion for Gypsy horses.
Participants will experience the joy of working with horses while gaining confidence and a sense of responsibility. Not only do the activities introduce basic horse care; they are designed to teach patience, kindness, compassion and community. Participants will earn a Gypsy Horse Magic Horse Rescue Badge. Additionally, this program meets some of the requirements for each of the following badges:
Girl Scouts:
Gypsy Magic Horse Badge
Gypsy Magic offer a two-hour program designed specifically for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. The Scout Day Program includes a tour of the farm, the history of the Gypsy Horse, how the horses came here and why we use them for what we do, horse care (hoof, dental, nutrition), hands-on horse grooming, hands-on horse leading; and a short riding demonstration. This program allows numerous troops to join us on one day to gain knowledge and develop a passion for Gypsy horses.
Participants will experience the joy of working with horses while gaining confidence and a sense of responsibility. Not only do the activities introduce basic horse care; they are designed to teach patience, kindness, compassion and community. Participants will earn a Gypsy Horse Magic Horse Rescue Badge. Additionally, this program meets some of the requirements for each of the following badges:
Girl Scouts:
- Junior Animal Habitats Badge
- Senior Voice for Animals Badge
- Make Your Own Badge (any level)
- Horsemanship Badge
- Animal Science Badge
- Citizenship in the Community Badge
Gypsy Magic Garden Badge
More information coming soon!
After-School Learning Program
With TBA
More information coming soon!
Gypsy Magic Riding Lesson Program
Although currently we offer dismounted based programs, we are working towards a Gypsy Horse riding lesson program that will enable some participants the opportunity to learn riding skills on our wonderful Gypsy horses. We hope to offer riding based program for our dismounted program graduates in the future.