Welcome to Horse Powered Reading
Do your children struggle with reading?
Would they rather learn by watching You Tube or listening?
Perhaps they are great with the actual words, they fluently fly over the page, but when asked to rephrase they may not demonstrate the comprehension of the words that matches their fluency?
Maybe they can read just fine, but struggle with the use of prefixes, suffixes, words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings?
Perhaps they are neurodivergent and sitting still and concentrating is hard or BORING!
Welcome to Horse Powered Reading.
What Is Horse Powered Reading?
Horse Powered Reading® (HPR) is a science based experiential learning program focused on the student’s natural curiosity and determination to help gain confidence, motivation, and overcome reading challenges. By integrating equine assisted learning, social emotional learning, and academics, Horse Powered Reading® helps students of all ages build self-efficacy and excitement for learning.
During sessions, students are allowed to make discoveries through activities using props to aid learning. Students and their reading partner (horse), interact providing the facilitator insight into what they are experiencing inside and what patterns are working or not working for them. That interplay allows for profound learning to take place. Through this process, the horse creates an opportunity for immediate feedback and experiential learning to take place.
The group and teamwork experienced through the summer school program also build confidence, social relationships and connection with peers.
Our Summer Program and Private Appointments
As a registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association, I am also well placed to assist your child with any underlying issues, such as anxiety, that might be blocking their
way to joyful learning.
Contact me to book your place for our summer school program in January 2025 or send an enquiry through the website to express your interest.
This 4-week program will cover the 4 pillars of successful reading:
- Phonemic Awareness
- Decoding
- Fluency
- Comprehension
Classes are grouped by age, maximum 4 children per class – Class A aged 6 to 10 and Class B for kids aged 11 to 14.
Private sessions also available by appointment.
