MEET THE TEACHERS
"Some of the best teachers never say a word"
Horses are helping people. Whether it’s a team building event, women’s workshop, helping youth to build life skills. - at Justa Dandy Life Skills Development it is truly unforgettable learning.
Our teachers are 1000-1200 lbs.
There is no pushing around our teachers. Our participants will have to step up because if a horse doesn’t have a leader, they will become the leader. There is NO RIDING in any of our programs and/or workshops.
They are a prey animal.
This means their senses are highly astute. They can hear our heart beat and they will react the slightest changes within a team - allowing facilitators to find those “teachable moments”.
They are just like us - sort of.
Horses have a lot to teach us, but they are also a lot like us. Herds to horses are just like teams to people. Horses require a leader that they trust and respect, just like we would love to have in the workplace. These parallels give us the ability to parallel everything that happens to real life so that what you learn really sticks! Quite simply, the horse does the teaching; facilitators are there to offer explanation and provide guidance as they work through the solution. Working with horses creates memories that we can apply to our lives and retain far longer than sitting in ‘just another classroom'.
MAGGIE
Maggie is a seven year old halflinger with the sweetest personality. She loves people and showing off her Barbie like mane. Shes energetic, opinionated and genuine.
SORLEY
Sorley is a retired barrel racer, who enjoys grazing the pastures of lochmire farm. Sorley is very brave, inquisitive and perceptive. All of these qualities make Sorley a fantastic teacher.
CHARM
Charms our drama queen, Charm is a very alert and highly attentive mare. She will tell you when things aren't right and she will also tell you when things are correct and when she feels safe.
HURLEY
Hurley is our "Dennis the Menace", if there is trouble he will find it. He loves to play with halters in the field and instigates games of tag with his buddies. He's strong willed which will make him the ultimate teacher.
