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| Equine Institute! A New kind of School. |
| Equine Institute It is an experience not to be missed. Originally offered with sixth graders in mind, this fun filled day of hands on learning will soon be available for several grade levels. If you are an innovative teacher or leader looking for an outing to promote stimulus and conceptual learning for your group, you have come to the right place. The Institute was created to enhance classes usually taught in the classroom (such as English, Math, Science, Social Studies and Art) by basing these studies on equestrian informative activities. Located at a working stables, each class is highlighted by horse based information and awareness. Riding classes are offered at the stables but are not a part of the Institute’s day session. The director of the Institute, Tiffany Bliss Watkins, is dedicated to the process of experience based learning. She has a BS in Animal Science, MA in Outdoor Education and over 12 year of instruction and program development. She is a certified Riding Instructor with CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) and an Assistant Clinician with CCHI (Christian Camping Horsemanship International). Tiffany has also been involved with both residential and day camp industry programming and management. B. Equestrian is currently offering the Equine Institute day experience at a new location in the beautiful pastoral countryside of Ooltewah, Tennessee. Sessions are run by a combination of qualified instructors and volunteers. For dates, curriculum data and more information about how you can integrate this program into your group or classroom contact Tiffany at; e-mail: bequine@hotmail.com phone: 971-227-6720 For Teachers Equine Institute will provide an opportunity for children grades 1-6 to learn about horses in an interactive and unique environment, right at your school or a one of our participating barns. Through the tools such as: English Social Science Math Science Participants will gain a greater understanding of horse (equine) science and culture. Students will also have the added benefit of working in teams. This enables students to engage in activities that build life skills such as: Cooperation Conflict resolution Problem solving Respect Programs may be held at a participating stables or at the school of the class participating. The programs are set up to be progressive. So if a student participates in the program in 1st grade if he/she participates in the program in second grade they will be building on knowledge acquired earlier. But each grade is complete and so new students can still participate even if they have not been able to do so at an earlier grade. Students will learn in small group format while rotating through different subject stations or modules. Price is $18/child Adult Chaperones will be needed to help during program. B. Equestrian University runs from 9AM- around 1PM and reserved by appointment only. Students move through learning stations in small groups where an institute leader will guide the activity. sample schedule: 9:00-9:30 - Orientation, division into groups 9:30-10:00- 1st learning station 10:00-10:10- Change stations 10:10-10:40- 2nd learning station 10:50-11:00- Change stations 11:00-11:30- 3rd learning station 11:30-11:40- Change stations 11:40-12:10- 4th learning station 12:10-12:50- Debrief and closing activities |
