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Mission Hill Farm Eal

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Mission Hill Farm Eal

Equine Assisted Learning teaches life skills alongside horses. Facilitated by special needs mom Jenne

01/31/2023

Hello faithful Mission Hill Farm supporters!

It is with sadness that we write this post. We have lost two of our amazing equine teachers in the last few months. Ted and Berkeley were a huge part of our EAL program and worked their way into the hearts of many a student. After fighting different health battles, they are both now gone from the Farm in body, but we know that the impact they left will never fade.

We are extremely selective in choosing horses to work in the arena, so we will close for business until the time comes that we find the perfect friends to fill the huge horseshoes left by Berk and Ted and carry on the legacy they began.

Thank you for your understanding and patience and for being a part of the fun the Boys had here on the Farm 💙🐴🧡🐴

Jenne

09/21/2021

A rainy day doesn’t mean we can’t play! J took in a bird’s eye view of the arena then got down and dirty with some awesome sensory experiences prepping the pigs’ dinner. 🐽🐽

09/21/2021

Creative thinking was the name of the game tonight for J and Ted - we had quite a few laughs as J thought waaaay outside the box in order to make challenging things manageable and keep expectations flexible... including a chicken cuddle during grooming 😄🐔

09/21/2021

Check out the teamwork 👩🏼‍🦱🐴These girls were in conversation and cahoots the whole time which led to an incredibly focussed and efficient loop around the obstacle course!

09/18/2021

A freshly groomed Ted looking just as pleased as his partner L after a great session about listening and respect!

09/18/2021

Action shot! 🐎🏃🏻‍♀️Caught Berk and A mid-trot after thoughtfully working through ways to adjust an intentionally unreasonable obstacle course to better suit the team’s current skills and needs. We should always approach problems knowing that what we are able to do in the moment is enough!

09/17/2021

As boys grow up the toys just get bigger 🚜 😎

09/17/2021

Ellie approves of J’s creative and confident solution to the triangle problem! We sure had a blast together tonight ! 😄🐴

09/16/2021

A Clydesdale sized attitude makes for a challenging evening... Ellie was a little moody and distractible which actually made way for extra learning and leadership opportunities - these girls really came together and made the most of it!

09/14/2021

After some big lessons (like facing fears so they don’t grow, and recognizing that what makes a great leader isn’t bossiness and control but empathy, kindness and support), J practiced his balance skills by “riding” the blue barrel 😆🤠

09/14/2021

A created some fun obstacles for Ellie - while I was trying to capture her efforts, Ellie nailed the perfect photo bomb. 😄👃🐴

09/10/2021

Making a mess is a blast with C 😄 Sensory fun and fine motor practice combined with lots of laughter is a recipe for a great night. We had a nice treat when Flash stopped by for the first time in a long time for a snuggle, too!

09/09/2021

Sisters 💕 These ladies left their usual partners in the paddock (much to the horses’ chagrin... check out the stalkers 😄) and worked together with an unfamiliar friend. This challenged them even further with the need for clear communication, establishing boundaries and creative problem solving all while building relationships.

09/04/2021

After helping out one of the wee chicks with its physio to strengthen a bum leg, J and Ellie took on the arena by assessing obstacles, then choosing the best option to solve the problem. Knowing we are in control of our response to challenges is a great lesson to take into the new school year!

09/04/2021

When you have a couple of lovely models at your disposal, you take advantage of the photo op! 🤩 Ellie and R took the session outside the arena using the whole farm yard as their obstacle course. What a great way to solidify learned skills in a new context 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

09/04/2021

September 😍🧡🤎💛❤️🍏🍎🐷

09/01/2021

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09/01/2021

Ted was a snuggle bug with his buddy L during their time in the arena practicing silent communication 🥰 Remembering how important body language, clarity and details are when trying to communicate our needs without frustration was a worthwhile life skill to dig into. We even had time to take some giant zucchinis to the pigs afterwards!

09/01/2021

Sweet chick-sitter Berkley took his calm demeanour into the arena this morning - the best kind of attitude for him to have on a challenging day for A who was In the Dark 😎 Together they nailed the tough stuff and celebrated their victories!

09/01/2021

These sweet girls enjoyed earning skills “barrettes” 🎀 together. The best moment was when J described Ellie’s body language as calm because “her body is making wavy lines and wavy lines are calming” 🥰🌊 I always learn something from the kiddos who pass through the arena!

09/01/2021

The flexibility this guy showed this morning was incredible - J looked for ways to achieve the intended goal while attending to the needs Ted was communicating. He nailed it! The flexibility extended to the barn grooming where he secured Ted the opposite direction so he wouldn’t have to walk as far 🙂 J has come soooo far this summer - I can’t wait to see him take on the school year!

08/28/2021

After mediating between Dana and Shirley over whose turn it was in the nest 😆, J created an amazing course for Ellie to tackle... without a halter or lead! Incentive, communication and creativity gave Ellie the trust and confidence to do it well - lessons we can all take with us out of the arena.

08/20/2021

Life lesson #342: P**p happens 💩

08/20/2021

Some serious problem solving and teamwork were employed to get through this daunting arena set up - we couldn’t leave the box to get from one end to the other. There was some fancy footwork and creative methods along with a good deal of focus used to get it done, but we were successful! 💪 Ellie earned herself an outdoor grooming while snacking on her apple tree 🍎

08/20/2021

C was all kinds of brave this evening - it’s so awesome to see growth in such a measurable way! Chickens have never been his favourite, but tonight he chose to follow and feed them (Ellie was close by cheering him on!) Then we got to practice some fine motor skills while sweeping up together. So proud of you, C 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

08/18/2021

It takes a special girl to befriend Ellie on one of her silly days! 😄 J heeded Ellie’s cries for attention and the two girls started the journey learning new skills together with lots of smiles 🐴👩🏼‍🦱

08/18/2021

When the student becomes the teacher:

💙“This isn’t here to hurt you, it’s here to help you.”💙

A life lesson we can all take outside the arena, looking for opportunities to grow through obstacles (whether that’s a scary blue barrel, or a challenge in our own lives!)

08/17/2021

Talk about TEAMWORK! These boys did everything together, sharing ideas and appreciating the different perspectives needed to solve each problem - what a fun session this was 😄

08/16/2021

Effective time management strategies as determined by Ellie and A:
✅ keep a calm mind and body
✅ make a plan
✅ prepare ahead of time
✅ if it doesn’t work at first, keep going then circle back and try again
Great lessons to take out of the arena and into the week ahead!

08/15/2021

Every now and then a girl needs a change. Ellie and L had a great time together, but it wasn’t the perfect fit so Ted stepped in as her new buddy and the two of them had a grand time! He even got a pedicure afterwards - I hope he’s ready for what he’s in for with a girly girl partner! 😄💁‍♀️

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359 Concession 2 W
Mildmay, ON
N0G2J0

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Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

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Videos

What trust looks like...

What a session! Ellie and A took it up a notch by playing Horse in the Pocket where A needed to get Ellie into a variety of “parking spots” around the arena, all without using a lead rope or touching her in any way. Trust played a huge role in their success along with planning, perseverance, bravery, and HUMOUR 😄🐴💗👩🏼 Way to go, girls!

🐥interMISSION #2: For those of you that are missing the calm and focus that being with the horses at Mission Hill Farm brings, here’s our daily interMISSION! Take a break, find your focus and hit the reset button 🔄 No matter your age, watching chicks fall asleep with full bellies is so relaxing! The occasional body surfer makes for a good laugh, too... Try watching the video with the sound off. Use lots of adjectives to describe what you see to someone. Make up a short story or poem about what the chicks are thinking! Try closing your eyes while playing the video with sound on. What do you notice that you didn’t when you were watching them? How does closing your eyes change your perspective? Can you differentiate between the sounds they’re making? “Baby Talk” (from flipflopranch dot com): Pleasure peep-A soft, irregular chirp that says “I’m here and all is well.” Pleasure trill-A soft warbling sound often used when settling down for a nap that says “Life is good.” Fear trill-Loud, sharp repeated sound that says “Don’t hurt me!” Startled peep-Sharp chirp that sounds as startled as it is meant to be. It says “Whoa!” (Note: these guys have lots of room to roam, they just like to sleep in heaps under the heat lamps 😊🐥)

So amazing to see the bond that’s created between an EAL participant and her horse teammate - trust, friendship, and mutual respect all came together as “the girls” went on a liberty walk 💗