Our Vision
Guiding children aged 2-5 through horsemanship, group bonding, and nature activities to cultivate essential social and emotional skills.
Nurturing Young Minds Through Nature and Connection
The Equellness Center believes in a slower pace of life for children’s wellbeing.
Beginning at a young age, today’s youth face pressure to do more, which often leads to stress and anxiety. Our center offers a refuge where children can:
Connect with their bodies
Develop relationships with others
Learn self-regulation skills
Our staff are facilitators and guides, empowering children to explore the world. Through interactions with horses and nature, children develop:
Non-verbal communication
Empathy
Creative ways of connecting
Our mission is to equip children with valuable social and emotional learning applicable throughout their life’s journey.
The three Golden rules of Waldorf Education are:
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To receive the child in gratitude from the world they come from
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To educate the child with love
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To lead the child into the true freedom which belongs to man.
Our Approach
KinderHorse offers a holistic, play-based program where children connect with horses, explore nature, and develop social emotional learning through repetition, creativity, and a nurturing environment, all guided by our core values inspired by the Waldorf philosophy.
We’ve carefully crafted a play-based curriculum that draws inspiration from the Waldorf philosophy’s three Rs: rhythm, ritual, and repetition.Â
Rhythm
We incorporate flow and rhythm in our lessons to promote stress reduction, group synchronicity, sensory development and coordination.
Ritual
Our daily routine involves rituals, such as mindfulness, breath, and gratitude practices while fostering respect for nature.
Repetition
Repetition empowers children to master skills and build self-confidence within the comforting rhythm of our learning environment.
Through immersive hands-on activities with the horses, oral storytelling, and engaging circle time, children develop a unique language – both verbal and nonverbal – that cultivates mindfulness, memory, and an extended attention span.
Gratitude and Positive Psychology  concepts are seamlessly integrated into our work with the horses, enriching kids’ learning experience. Creative and imaginative activities, along with storytelling and role-playing with our gentle equine companions, are an integral part of our program.
Our core values, inspired by the Waldorf philosophy, shape our educational approach:
Educating the Whole Human Being:
We strive to nurture every aspect of a child's development, from physical to emotional and intellectual growth.
Creative and Flexible Thinking:
KinderHorse promotes a mindset of creativity and adaptability, encouraging children to think outside the box.
Kindness and Compassion:
We instill in children the importance of kindness and compassion, not only toward horses but toward all living beings.
Humor and Play:
Laughter and playfulness are key ingredients in our program, making learning a joyful experience.
Wonder and Innocence:
We celebrate the innate wonder and innocence of childhood, fostering a sense of awe and curiosity in all that we do.
Welcome to KinderHorse, where children embark on a transformative journey of learning, growth, and connection with nature and horses alike.
What will your child gain?
By blending the Waldorf education principle of deep connection with the natural world and the principles of Equine Assisted Learning, KinderHorse prioritizes the holistic development of children ages 2-5 while engaging their imagination. This program recognizes the importance of nature in fostering children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Cognitive Development
Motor skills
Imagination
Appreciation for nature through hands-on experiences
Social Development
Teamwork
Responsibility
Communication
Positive relationships
Empathy
Horsemanship
Emotional Development
Emotional regulation
Self-awareness
At KinderHorse, we wholeheartedly encourage nature observation and instill a deep appreciation for horses through the power of play. We aim to create lasting and joyful memories for every child.
Ready to embark on a new adventure?
Enroll in one of our programs today and let the journey begin!