Who We Are
Empowering Members of Our Community Through Horses
At Hope, Horses & Kids (HHK) we aim to connect with the youth of our community by providing affordable access to horses. Our programs include Equine Assisted Learning (EAL), Horse Powered Reading®(HPR), Teen Leadership, Equine education, and Blacksmithing. All of our curriculum improves student confidence, self-assurance, verbal and non-verbal communication, focus, mindfulness and coping strategies. The HHK barn provides a safe space to learn while engaging in fun group activities and games using the horses as our equine partners as well as our other barnyard friends.
Since partnering with Rancho Cielo, we have helped many disengaged young people gain key life skills, and have given them the tools to support their future careers. We provide our students with the skills to set and meet goals, and to be able to cope, thrive, and achieve whatever they set their mind to.
Mission
Our Commitment
Our mission is to provide a nurturing space where children can build confidence, resilience, and empathy through interactions with horses as well as our other barnyard animals. We are devoted to fostering a sense of hope and empowerment, promoting emotional well-being, and inspiring a lifelong love for horses in young hearts.
Our Programs
Students experience hands on learning with the help of our equine friends. This science based program is priceless for children to not only learn to read but also learn to love reading.
Our Team
Meet Our HHK Family
Tarah Buckner
Barn Suppor Staff
Equine Education Assistant
Barnyard Animal Supervisor
Emma Draegers
Barn Support Staff
Equine Education Assistant
Leslie Mejia
Barn Support Staff
Equine Education Assistant
Omar Flores
Barn Support Staff
Zackariah R Elizalde
Barn Support Staff
Our Board
Viveca Lohr David Foster
Board Chair Treasurer
Emily Van Buskirk Tara Baker Secretary Board Member
Vainca Bauman. Nicole Fisher
Board Member Board Member
Samantha Nunes Jacob Shafer
Board Member Board Member
Our Horses & Barnyard Bunch
Contact Us
Get in Touch
Whether you're interested in our programs or have other inquiries, we're here to support you. Reach out to us today to learn how you can join us on our journey of enriching lives one hoofbeat at a time.
