Serenity Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation

Serenity has developed a series of classes focused on Excellence in Horsemanship and Ownership. The program is for the most part self-sustaining through class fees.
Basic Horse Handling
This class covers the basics for people new to working with horses. We will focus on approaching the horse, haltering and leading, grooming, situational awareness, safety around horses in general, developing trust, and learning to be the herd leader.

Equine Behavior
Being in tune with your horse is about more than riding it a few days a week. It requires that you build a relationship by really understanding the subtleties of their language (as it manifests in their body and behavior, as well as on a deeper, intuitive level). Horses can be wonderful partners and coaches if we are open to learning from them and understanding how they communicate.

Common Diseases and Ailments
From Laminitis and Colic, to coughs and eye infections, dental care and general hoof health and minor injuries. Horses are simultaneously tough and fragile, and you need to know what is serious and when to call the vet, as well as how to handle minor issues promptly to ensure they don't escalate.

Anatomy of the Horse
We will learn about basic anatomy and physiology so you can establish a baseline for your horse, and can tell when things aren't right. We will review the skeleton, musculature, tendons and ligaments, and the digestive system from hay to poo.

Horse Nutrition
Building on the previous week's lesson, this class will take a look at optimal nutrition for horses. This will cover how to recognize and address malnutrition (including building a nutritional plan and how to rehabilitate a horse that has been starved), types of foods and supplements, behavioral implications of nutrition, the impact of dental care, and digestive issues in the horse.

How to Register

Each class is $40 or $200 for the series. Current volunteers at Serenity receive a $10 discount.

This program is supported by The Jasper Family Community Fund. Serenity received calls and emails for help from concerned citizens and horse owners. When this occurs we perform a welfare check and evaluate the needs of the animal(s). We work with the owner to improve the horse's life by offering nutrition plans, doing work on their farm, providing feed, vet care and if need be humane euthanasia. Our goal is to keep the horse with its owner by supporting them until they are better able to care for their horse.
On occasion is it necessary to get Animal Control involved if the horse needs to be rescued and the owner is unwilling to release ownership.

We believe that the relationship between humans and horses is a very special one. Many of our volunteers and others have experienced a special gift of healing when working or visiting the farm. Horses as Healers,focuses on healing and developing life skills.