Hidden Haven Farm Education & Outreach Programs
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What sets Hidden Haven Farm apart from other facilities? First, our horses are all permanent residents who needed a safe and secure home. We did not go out and purchase our horses for lesson use or to sell. We spent months, and in some cases years, rehabilitating our horses. We put careful and individual effort into the training and use of each of our horses and work hard to ensure they fill a niche in our programs that best suits their health status and personality. We continually strive to keep them happy, healthy and productive.
Secondly, we are 100% volunteer staffed. From our board of directors to our instructors to our barn staff, we are ALL volunteers who do this for the love of horses and of sharing that love with others. You will find a warm, family atmosphere at the farm without all of the hustle and bustle of large lesson stables.
Third, we approach the exposure and education of our program participants much the same way we approach caring for our horses. We take a private approach to the education of our participants in a safe, supportive atmosphere. Here, you will get to know the horses and the staff like your own family. We have zero turnover in our resident staff and our equine resident population is stable. We take the time to care about the people involved in our programs and welcome them in like family. There is no big lesson barn merry-go-round here! We are all friends, all family, and all in this for the love of horses!
Finally, you will find the horses of Hidden Haven to be our most outstanding quality. Our horses LOVE people. From the moment you pull up you will be greeted by horses who are interested and interactive and genuinely happy to see you! It is not uncommon for our horses to argue with each other over your attention. Our horses are exposed to children of all ages and among the safest and most character filled horses you are likely to meet.
We encourage you to come visit us and see for yourself what makes us stand apart!
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SCOUT PROGRAMS
At this time, we offer basic horsemanship tours for scout groups which include an introduction to horse terminology, stable management, healthcare and a hands on grooming session. Scouts may ask questions and will also learn about the residents at the farm.
We also welcome volunteer service from scout groups! We are always in need of helping hands to do a variety of tasks around the barn to help make the horses' home safe and comfortable!
If your group is interested in earning a badge with RIDING REQUIREMENTS, please conatact our friends at TLC Equestrian Center located in Davidsonville, Maryland for information on their badge programs! Please tell them that the Big Purple Barn sent you!
www.TLCEquestrianCenter.net
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Please contact us for current pricing and availability of programs OR schedule a FREE TOUR of the farm! Meet us and the horses and get all of your questions answered!!
info@bigpurplebarnbowie.org
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We offer our programs YEAR ROUND!
Volunteers are needed throughout the year and are taken on at any time.
New students will be accepted starting in February for the Spring Season.
Lessons are offered YEAR ROUND, weather permitting. We have a lighted outdoor grass riding ring for lesson use.
For additional information about any of our programs or pricing, or for a tour, please contact us!
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Want to Learn More? Take a Tour!
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The best way to learn more about our programs is to SCHEDULE A TOUR! A tour gives you a chance to meet us and the residents and get your questions answered personally. The tour is free and available at no obligation. Come chat with us for half an hour and learn about our amazing horses and the unique programs we have to offer!
Contact Tara for an appointment:
Phone: 301-674-3155
Email: Tara@bigpurplebarnbowie.org
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