Benefits to children who spend time on the farm:
Increases vitamin D levels | Improves health, eyesight, attention span, creativity, and social skills
Decreases hyperactivity and depression | Crucial component for development of brain and intellect | Strengthens the immune system |
Human Animal Connection
Increases vitamin D levels | Improves health, eyesight, attention span, creativity, and social skills
Decreases hyperactivity and depression | Crucial component for development of brain and intellect | Strengthens the immune system |
Human Animal Connection
Jr. Pony CampSummer 2018:
6 campers / 3 ponies / 3 instructors Monday, Wednesday & Friday Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Ages: 4-7yrs. Fee: $700/week Extended DaySummer 2018:
6 campers / 3 ponies / 3 instructors Monday, Wednesday & Friday Time: 1:15-3:15pm Ages: 3-6yrs. Fee: $375/week $475/week (if enrolled in Pony Camp only) Riding LessonsSummer 2018:
Private Instruction Tuesday and/or Thursday Time: 1:00-1:30pm Ages: 3-6yrs. Fee: $80 Weekends Ages: 3yrs - Adult Fee: $80/30 minute lesson; $125/1 hour lesson The Green School Instagram The Green School Facebook |
"There is a unique connection between children and animals."
Recent studies show scientific proof that children who engage with animals have significantly lower stress hormone levels than those who don't. As our philosophy is working with the "whole child," in this case, "the whole rider" we also believe in working with the "whole horse." In other words, we enjoy teaching about the horse with a holistic approach. Each horse has his own personality that the camper will get to know. Their relationship with the human, the interaction, feeling and reaction of the horse is part of the training. Each rider will learn how to groom, saddle and take care of the horse, in addition to riding. Most importantly, campers will discover and meet a new friend…with four legs and a tale! About our Instructors: Our instructors have 15+ years of riding and equine experience, coupled with a minimum of 5+ years working with children of all ages. Our instructors’ wealth of knowledge and ability to work with riders of all levels creates the perfect environment. Danielle Barrett, Animal Educator and Riding Instructor Danielle has over 20 years of riding and horsemanship experience. As a child, she learned to ride and care for horses on her aunt's farm and went on to work and show with several other riding facilities in the Hamptons. She spent many years both teaching children to ride and helping to train young and rescued horses so that they could find homes. She worked with several trainers, farriers and veterinarians over the years as she loves learning about animal health, behavior and training. She has also volunteered a great deal of time to horse and other animal rescue organizations. Danielle has been an animal educator and riding instructor at The Arm Farm and The Green School for several years. She enjoys teaching children how to handle and communicate with horses and other animals safely, compassionately and effectively, and loves to see the bonds that develop between them. 
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