Passionate about fostering community in Indy.
Partnering is in our DNA.
We offer highly-personalized and collaboratively crafted experiences for our partners. Our programs provide opportunities for city dwellers, particularly youth and youth workers in urban Indy, to learn new skills in partnership with the horse. We welcome community centers, non-profits, city-focused organizations, schools, equine professionals, mental health professionals, and anyone intrigued by the potential of horses to reach out.
The equine space is multi-faceted. We’re proud to focus on equine-assisted learning to promote life skill development.
Equine-assisted learning is an experiential learning approach that draws on the partnership between horse and human to develop confidence and reveal patterns of behavior. Activities mostly take place on the ground and require mutual respect, attention, and trust. The horse draws us to the present moment and helps us learn more about ourselves than we ever could alone.
Offerings
Horse Powered Reading
Social-emotional issues, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns often get in the way of student learning. Stable Space offers reading support through an evidence-based curriculum called Horse Powered Reading® a framework which helps break through those challenges and gives students a chance to practice reading and academic skills in the moment. Students interact with horses from the ground, while using toys and props to identify obstacles and practice five critical reading skills - phonemic awareness, decoding, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Available 1:1 and in groups.
Camps
Stable Space offers a variety of camps during school breaks for children ages 8-18. Campers learn the foundations of horse care and equine communication while also learning and practicing social-emotional skills such as confidence, healthy communication, leadership, and teamwork. Activities include grooming and exercising horses, nature walks, journaling, nature-inspired art, and more!
Ground Work
Stable Space offers hour-long, private, equine-assisted learning sessions for adults and children ages 8 and up. Learn about horse behavior, communication, safety, care, and groundwork while experiencing the serenity of farm life. Your facilitator will ask intentional questions and encourage reflection to help guide your learning, make connections, and reach personal goals. Stable Space does not offer psychotherapy, but rather equips clients to recognize the real-time, honest feedback that horses offer, and apply that knowledge toward personal growth. Learn more here.
Partnering
Stable Space collaborates with other small businesses, therapists, schools, and nonprofits to deliver customized programming. Examples include field trips, staff retreats, literacy programs, and community festivals. Stable Space is available to host groups on the farm as well as travel to the city.