introduction to turning point stables

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“Uniting hearts through horses.”

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Turning Point is a privately owned organization located in the farming community of LeRoy, Minnesota. Here we strive to provide a connection between special need horses and people, that will foster hope, encouragephysical and spiritual healing and empower them for their future. Enjoying horses requires knowledge, time, and experience. Guests of any age can learn and enjoy harmonious relationships, in a family friendly environment, with an abundance of fun, fresh air, sunshine, peace, quiet and serene beauty, that will build a connection between horses and friends.

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Page 1: Introduction to Turning Point Stables

“Uniting hearts through horses.”

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“The Outside of a Horse Is Good For the Inside of Man” Winston Churchill

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To offer a safe, private place for individuals, families

and groups to learn skills that will help them find

solutions, strengthen relationships, heal, and move

forward in life, using horses as teacher and guide.

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Why Horses? Flight animal not a prey animal

Highly sensitive, curious, and

responsive to their environment

Herd animals

Respond to pressure

Intelligent problem solvers

Vary in size, intelligence,

experience, behavior, and appearance

Horses have no ego sensitivity

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About UsCertified Stable

Certified Horse Master

Co-founder RIDE of ROCHESTER 501c3

Registered Nurse

Certified equine specialist for EAGALA

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Our Location

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Any Season

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Activity Areas

Outdoor riding and activity arenasOne hundred year old renovated barn with 8

box stalls and 4 turnoutsSixty foot round pen

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Community Room

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Horse Rescue

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Our Horses

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Collaborative Partner

• Non-profit groups• Schools• Corporate organizations• Mental Health Providers• Law Enforcement• Social Services• Public Health• Families and Individuals

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What We Do

Child and Adolescent Mentoring

Parent Study Groups

Team Building and Group Activities

Eagala Therapy

Have Fun

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Youth MentoringOne mentor per child For school age childrenNinety minute sessionsMay include parents and entire

familyChild selects a horse they wish

to work withAppropriate activity is

determined by the mentor and the child’s need

Activity may include ridingA chore accompanies the

activityTime for play is encouraged

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Positive Parenting Activities Discover talentsFind purposeHave influenceTeach how to deal with

emotionsTeach how to

communicate with others

Teach coping skillsDevelop good judgment

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Horsemanship ActivitiesTeach empathy compassion and responsibilityTeach problem solvingDevelop physical strength,

skill, and fitnessDevelop good judgmentTeach communication with

people and horsesIncrease self control and

focusAre spent outside with

living things

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Families Have Fun

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Engaging, Active

and Effective

For Everyone

For Any Problem

Grounded!

Professional Therapy

What is EAGALA

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Seven Ways EAP Can Help EffectiveUncovers the REAL

Client Quickly.Professional TherapistEngagingGets Clients Past the

Sticking Points.Great for Individuals and

GroupsProvides Real Solutions

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Work on the Farm

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So… If You Are Looking For Something?

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“Do not follow where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”