PMR created ‘Share & Care’, a collection of numerous programs, workshops and classes for the underserved population in the Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. Our unique approach of allowing supervised, quiet non-structured time with the horses allows us to create a tremendously positive impact in the lives of those participating.
Unlike other horse rescues, our horses are with us at least eighteen months while they foal (deliver) and nurse their babies. We discovered that the horses had this healing effect on the children, thus began to develop children’s programs enabling the unwanted horse to heal the troubled child. What we have now realized is that horses help everyone, not just children, and that people from every walk of life can benefit from the various non-riding programs offered at our ranch.
Unlike other horse rescues, our horses are with us at least eighteen months while they foal (deliver) and nurse their babies. We discovered that the horses had this healing effect on the children, thus began to develop children’s programs enabling the unwanted horse to heal the troubled child. What we have now realized is that horses help everyone, not just children, and that people from every walk of life can benefit from the various non-riding programs offered at our ranch.
See What Share & Care Has To Offer
R.E.A.D. (all ages)
The READ program (Reading Equine Art Duo) is a partnership where children and horses come together and create a mutual synergistic relationship. Learning to read is perhaps the most important skill a child can learn because it is a gateway for obtaining information. In essence, it opens a world of opportunities to them. The underserved population of children often experience anxiety or nervousness about reading, their grades reflecting their struggles. Horses can help ameliorate this simply by being present. The child knows the horse will not judge them and this lowers their affective filter. As a result, the child is more receptive and responsive to the learning experience. This in turn creates a positive, mutual reciprocation for both the child and the horse. This relationship is grounded in the horse’s natural nurturing energy. It is this energy that sparks the synergy. The program consists of 3 phases: reading a story to a horse, creating art, and sharing through retelling. We have documented many children raising their reading ability by two to seven levels in a very short span of time.
This program is hosted by Dr. Lisa Algee PH.D Reading Specialist
Contact algeelisa@gmail.com for all the details!
The READ program (Reading Equine Art Duo) is a partnership where children and horses come together and create a mutual synergistic relationship. Learning to read is perhaps the most important skill a child can learn because it is a gateway for obtaining information. In essence, it opens a world of opportunities to them. The underserved population of children often experience anxiety or nervousness about reading, their grades reflecting their struggles. Horses can help ameliorate this simply by being present. The child knows the horse will not judge them and this lowers their affective filter. As a result, the child is more receptive and responsive to the learning experience. This in turn creates a positive, mutual reciprocation for both the child and the horse. This relationship is grounded in the horse’s natural nurturing energy. It is this energy that sparks the synergy. The program consists of 3 phases: reading a story to a horse, creating art, and sharing through retelling. We have documented many children raising their reading ability by two to seven levels in a very short span of time.
This program is hosted by Dr. Lisa Algee PH.D Reading Specialist
Contact algeelisa@gmail.com for all the details!
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THE WONDER OF HORSES - WHAT CAN THEY TEACH US?.
Pregnant Mare Rescue acknowledges it is an important opportunity for people to interact and spend time with horses in a quiet, non- threatening, non-riding environment. This is because horses have a unique ability to reflect or mirror the human condition or state-of-being. From these experiences of just spending time, the healing and benefits take place. Horses can sense a human heartbeat from four feet away. Within four minutes they synchronize their heartbeat to yours. Small tasks such as those listed below are created to keep the visitor focused, and the healing takes place overtime. - Why do I have to find my quiet place? - Why are horses ears so special? - Do horses have feelings? - What is body language? - How do horses know when to feel safe? Measurable progress has been documented with clients addressing fear, abandonment issues, violence and trauma. This program is hosted by Lynn Hummer, Denna Stone, or Danielle Stephens. ‘Pennies for PMR’ (Ages 3 to 10)
The feeling of being able to make a difference creates the foundation for a lifetime of giving of oneself for a greater cause. Pennies for PMR is a program created to empower the young, and teach them the value of giving. Toddlers through elementary school children are invited to select a coffee can, plastic jug or other box for collecting coins. The jug can be dazzling, a collage of horse pictures, including all the fun stuff kids can dream up. Once decorated, they go and fill them up explaining to parents and teachers and school pals why they are collecting the coins. Once full they come for a visit and we show them exactly how their donation helps the horses. We take pictures, and with parents permission they are rock stars for the day on our website. Horse shaped sugar cookies top off the visit! This program is hosted by Lynn Hummer or Denna Stone. The Art of the Horse
The Art of the Horse is a unique and special opportunity offering a three-tiered educational training and hands on instruction revolving around horse care, companionship, and community for young people age 11-18. Tier One: A basic introduction to horse care and horse-human relationship, the dynamics of the horse-tribal mind, and how to support horse human interaction through mutual respect and discovery of the self through interactions with this beloved animal being. Tier Two: An exploration of breeds, horse anatomy, health, diet, care, feeding, tack grooming, and environmental maintenance will be modeled and delivered both through direct instruction and hand’s on experience. Students will be given the opportunity, if comfortable, to work with a particular horse under immediate supervision in order to directly experience as well as conceptually understand this dynamic and beautiful experience. Tier Three: Under the supervision of an accredited teacher, for academic credit students will also be reading, writing, and exposed to opportunities for creative expression in the form of working with a range of materials and modalities. An example includes creating a horse diary, reading a horse related literary work, watercolor painting, beadwork, felt, handwork, or another project of student interest. The Art of the Horse is also an excellent opportunity for community service and educational credit. No previous experience necessary. IMPORTANT: *This is NOT a riding course!* All levels and grades of experience welcome, including those with special needs. About the Instructor: Felicity Rosencranz is a certified Waldorf and Education Specialist Instructor employed at Spectrum Center San Jose, a non-public day school in the Santa Clara County District of Education. She is actively working on a doctorate in Cognition and Instruction through Grand Canyon University, loves animals and nature, and appreciates artistic expression and creativity of all kinds. |
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Teen Peer Court Program of Santa Cruz County is a program run by teens for teens. PMR partners with the Teen Court Program to help our youth fulfill community service sentences. The objective of the Teen Peer Court program is to interrupt the developing pattern of criminal behavior in referred juveniles by promoting self-esteem, motivation for self-improvement, forming a healthy attitude toward authority, and increasing education.
EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association)
Founded in 1999, EAGALA is the global standard, the leading international nonprofit association for professionals incorporating horses to address mental health and personal development needs. With over 2,500 certified members in over 40 countries, we set the global standard in the world of equine-assisted psychotherapy due to a strict commitment to standards, a code of ethics, continuing education, and a replicable framework. Professional Relationships hosted at PMR. Elizabeth B. Day; Leadership coaching and consulting: Somatics, soul-centric, equine-assisted therapies. Catherine Gromer; Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. Eagala Certified Instructor WorkAbility Program
The WorkAbility I serves special education students with active IEPs in grades 6 –12. PMR works with students in the Workability Program. The COE serves students grades 9 –post-secondary program may provide: career exploration, assessment, pre- vocational skills, work maturity, and self-advocacy. Students 16 years or older may receive assistance in finding a job and keeping a job. Students may receive assistance with postsecondary options and referrals to outside agencies. WorkAbility I is a grant from the State Department of Education. Senior Section IN PROGRESS :)
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Classes and Workshops are held at
The Pregnant Mare Rescue Foundation
Larkin Valley / Aptos Campus
The Pregnant Mare Rescue Foundation
Larkin Valley / Aptos Campus
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