The affectionate nature of the minihorses makes them perfect for developing courage between young people and animals.
They also are a great way to gain confidence with horsemanship without the risks of a larger horse.
Minihorses cannot be ridden but in-hand work, grooming, leading, obstacle courses are the different aspects to engage in alongside building connection and rapport.
Days you can book are Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school term. 3.30-5.30pm
Fun you can do in the two hours: spend time with your pal, animals have an ability to make all your cares disappear, you can groom, plait the mane and tail, put ribbons in their hair, put a halter on and lead in the paddock or go for a walk round the grounds, have a picnic with your pal, inhand work, obstacle courses (extra training session for this). Give your pal a treat. Chat and cuddle them. Just to remind you, you cannot ride the minihorses.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
INDUCTION SESSION
Adults and children have to attend an induction session (just once) - $50
Covers health and safety
Paddock protocol
Basic horse care
Visit areas you will have access to
Meet horses
Sign up to Paddock Pals newsletter (optional)
Meet horses
Sign agreement
SPECIAL NEEDS
We cannot cater to some special needs as we are not onsite to oversee. Horses are sensitive to aggressive behaviours, bursts of energy or waving of arms and objects. Horses are not to be hit or harmed via children who cannot control their emotions or physical being.
BEHAVIOURAL NEEDS
We cannot allow children with behavioural needs into our Paddock Pal programme. There are other facilities that assist with children with behavioural needs.
HOW TO BOOK
3 STEPS
REGISTER YOUR DETAILS ON OUR AIMYPLUS BOOKING SYSTEM
Click here to register: http://yikesnelson.aimyplus.com/
CHECK CALENDAR TO SEE IF YOUR PAL IS ALREADY BOOKED
Check the days you are interested in and if your Pal is booked it will say "BOOKED"
Go to calendar here: PADDOCK PALS CALENDAR
EMAIL TO ASK FOR BOOKING
Email address: myyikes@gmail.com