The Horse Explorers®
A place where children can explore, experience, and grow while connecting with horses.
Discover, experience, and grow with horses
Welcome to De Paardenverkenners® – where children can discover, experience, and grow through their connection with horses.
In these lessons, I take children on a journey into a world full of adventure, nature, and genuine connection. Not out of obligation, but out of wonder, joy, and respect for the horse.
Who is Paardenverkenners® for?
For curious children who want to:
– learn to interact with horses in a safe and loving way
– build their self-confidence
– develop greater body awareness and calmness
– play, explore, and be outdoors
– experience how special the connection between humans and horses can be
– for children ages 6 to 13 (but it can also be adapted for older children and adults!)
What do we do during class?
Every lesson is a journey of discovery. Children learn:
– “reading” the horse: body language, emotions, energy
– how to work together in a gentle, clear way
– groundwork, balance, playful activities, and creative activities
– what it feels like to truly connect with an animal
– how to recognize your own tension, emotions, and boundaries
– Games with and without horses, designing, and coloring, for example
– Short tasks, such as mucking out and filling hay nets
We don’t operate under pressure to perform, but rather with a focus on calm, enjoyment, safety, and connection.
A place where children can be themselves—and where horses help them grow.
Classes are taught in small groups of 2, 3, or 4 children, but individual lessons are also available. Whatever works best for the child.
Practical
Each class costs €22 (excluding tax) for a 90-minute session. You can also opt for a 10-class pass for €215. We can accommodate a wide range of options, including weekly classes or sessions at other intervals.
Location
The lesson takes place on-site with the herd in Heerewaarden
Lesson plans
I warmly invite you to schedule a lesson. Send a message via WhatsApp at 06-11629532 or email [email protected]. We’ll set something up.
