Spring Dates:
Saturday, April 12 2025
Saturday, May 10 2025
Summer Dates:
Saturday, June 7 2025
Saturday, July 26 2025
Saturday, August 16 2025
Fall Dates:
Saturday, September 20 2025
Saturday, October 18 2025
Time: 2:00-3:00pm
Cost: $45 + HST per session
Ponies & Tots Program
Designed for children ages 3 - 5 years old, Ponies & Tots creates a safe environment for first exposure to horses. This program introduces a healthy positive equestrian experience at an early age, that promotes fun, physical literacy and respect for animals to last a lifetime.
This program was designed by Master Coach Developer Danielle Yaghdjian and offered exclusively at PHC It facilitates children to develop basic human movements and link them together in active play around horses. Children will have their first exposure to horses and the stable and will learn basic grooming, riding, theory and safety practices. We reinforce ‘FUNdamental’ movement patterns by having beginner riders practice on a vaulting barrel prior to their first interaction on horseback with Rookie Riders.
Ponies and works as part of our LTED ‘Active Start’ program. It is structured to enhance a young child’s physical, mental and emotional development while enjoying a farm environment with safe horses and ponies.
Skill Development Guideline:
Safely approach a horse
Pat a horse or pony under supervision
Handle a brush and learn basic grooming
Feed treats by bucket
Know what a horse eats and drinks
Demonstrate respect for all animals
Balance, harmonious movement and relaxation exercises on a vaulting barrel
Learn to mount & dismount (with use of a vaulting barrel)
Build trust and confidence with animals
Basic use of reins and stirrups
Know simple parts of the horse