Our Philosophy

Empowered by Horses believes that through kindness, compassion and empathy we can create a more peaceful and loving world. Our philosophy is founded on equine knowledge. Through observation and interaction, horses teach us reverence for all living beings, respect for the environment and the value of living in harmony.
 
 

12 Apr
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Its Easy to Be Kind

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I stand in the bank queue watching the screen as I await my turn.  The news is on. The headlines are a story of a Nova Scotia teen, Rehtaeh Parsons—a young girl who has taken her own life. The energy drains from my body as I read the running commentary.  Months earlier Rehtaeh was photographed while being sexually assaulted by a group of four boys. The photos were shared through email and social media. She was bullied and harassed as a result. The CBC National headlines read:...

26 Feb
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Anti-Bullying Day

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Where do we go from here?

“Anti” is a prefix that means to be against, in opposition to, or to act as a rival. Matched with certain nouns we have the foundation for many local and international movements including those which are anti-drugs, anti-war and anti-globalization. There is a sense of fierceness to these descriptions. Anti implies there is no gray area: the line is drawn; you are either with us or against us. To be anti-anything suggests that the only way to stop something is to meet it with a...

13 Feb
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Spring Break Camps

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Spring Break Camp

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March 18-19 Or March 25-26 (10 am - 4 pm )

An Introduction to Heart Centered Leadership Heart Centered Leadership begins with healthy communication, courage, and connection. Our spring camps are designed to begin the leadership process through teamwork with other girls and safe interaction with horses. Help improve your daughter's confidence and self-esteem while developing skills that will be with her for a...

25 Jan
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Celebrate Family Day With Us!!

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Empowered By Horses

Open House

(February 11, 2013 from 10 am - 1 pm) Sign Up Here!

Join us for a relaxing visit in nature. Forget your to do list and simply enjoy the richness of the moment.

What does Family Day mean to you? Connection, Love, Gratitude? At Empowered by Horses we invite you to celebrate your family at our farm. Leave your computer at home and cell phone in the car. Spend time in nature with horses and learn about our programs for 2013.

Give each of your family members a gift; the gift of...

8 Jan
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Changes for 2013 – A New Year!!

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A New Year New Growth

We hope that you are excited about bringing in a New Year full of dreams and possibilities. New Years is often a time to reflect on the previous year as well as taking time to create plans and goals for the upcoming year.  At Empowered By Horses, we are also taking the opportunity to plan for an empowering 2013.  As such, we have some changes to share with you.

We are grateful that you have decided to stay connected with us through our website. Our goal has been to provide you helpful...

9 Oct
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We would love to hear from you!

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Do you have feedback you would like to share with Empowered By Horses about their programs?

Here is your chance! Click the link below to fill in a quick 9 questions survey:

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Shady would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!

9 Oct
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Looking back with Gratitude

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Bully Free Communities in 2012

In 2012, we committed to developing a comprehensive program that focused on building resilience in girls being bullied. As we learned more about the situations of bullying, we realized the extreme degree to which our children are being bullied. We were shocked to learn that only 4% of young people ever tell a parent or teacher they are being bullied. Youth are fearful of the possible negative repercussions of telling an adult they are being bullied. Based on our research...