HORSE POWERED READING

Linda Shifflett brings fully certified expertise in Horsepowered Reading and Math—a research-based program that transforms learning through the powerful partnership of horses.

Why This Matters for Our Community:

Children in the Harrisonburg and Elkton area can now experience a revolutionary approach to learning. Whether expanding existing literacy skills or discovering reading and math for the first time, Linda's certification enables breakthrough learning experiences where horses make abstract concepts tangible and achievable.

The Difference This Makes:

Through interactive sessions, children discover they CAN learn while building genuine confidence and critical academic skills in a supportive, judgment-free environment. This horse-powered approach connects learning disconnects, turning obstacles into stepping stones.

Linda's certification ensures Faith Hope and Horses can offer this proven, life-changing program locally, giving families access to specialized learning support that builds both academic skills and unshakeable confidence

Equine-assisted learning encompasses a broad range of educational and personal growth activities that involve interactions with horses to support human development and well-being. Our specialist facilitates these meaningful experiences through structured activities that are custom tailored to each participant's individual goals and needs.

Please note that our equine-assisted learning programs are educational in nature and do not constitute licensed therapy or medical treatment. We work collaboratively with participants to explore personal insights and develop life skills through horse-human connections, while respecting the important distinction between our services and those provided by licensed mental health professionals.

WE SERVE CLIENTS WITH:

• Developmental delays or cognitive disorders

• Sensory processing issues

• Autism, ADHD/ADD

• Anxiety or PTSD

• Communication needs

• Behavioral or impulse control issues

• Anger management issues

• Desire for overall wellbeing enhancement

• Interest in gentle exercise in nature

• Wish to connect with themselves through horses

• Need for calming, mindful outdoor experiences

• Interest in therapeutic animal connection

Schedule your COMPLIMENTARY Meet & Greet with our horses! During your Meet & Greet you will complete required assessment paperwork & a goal consultation. After an assessment review & consultation, qualifying participants will then be scheduled for their personalized sessions.

WE OFFER:

Mounted & non‐mounted activities
Daily, weekly, & monthly lessons for children & adults
Birthday Parties (see below)
Educational enrichment opportunities for individuals & groups
Co‐Op field trips 

We proudly offer birthday celebrations for riders of all ages! Each 2-hour gathering welcomes 12 children to our peaceful ranch for a memorable day with our gentle horses.

Trailblazer Package | $275.00

Saddle up for guided horseback rides, an engaging horse behavior lesson, lovingly captured photos sent straight to your inbox, and homemade decorated cupcakes that'll have everyone asking for seconds.

Wrangler Package | $325.00

Everything in our Trailblazer package plus a handcrafted keepsake for each young rider to take home and all the plates, napkins, and fixings for a proper celebration.

Ranch Hand Deluxe | $349.00

Our premium package includes all the Wrangler offerings plus a spread of country finger foods that'll keep everyone's energy up for more horse adventures!

Cupcake Choices:
Farm-fresh flavors include Yellow, Chocolate, Birthday Confetti, Strawberry, and Lemon—all topped with smooth buttercream frosting made the old-fashioned way.

Each package includes refreshing bottled water

All participants (parent/legal guardian) must sign our standard liability and assumption of risk agreement before joining the fun