Category Archives: Embracing Horses (Riding Lessons)
2011 Summer Fun at The Urban Farm – OPENINGS
12 Days Till School Is Out. Sign Up for Summer Fun at The Urban Farm. We still have a few opening for the summer riding program and for other Farm camps. :: Click here to download Summer Horseback Riding Program … Continue reading
Stock Show Time & The Urban Farm 2011
It’s Stock Show time and The Urban Farm has 3 students and horses riding this year! Hunter/Jumper Classes start @ 7a on Fri, Sat & Sun 1/14-1/16 in the Events Center Alexis Haynes/Doc Emma Gale/Gatan Open Horse Show Performance Classes … Continue reading
Baaa La La La La, La La La La
Happy Holidays! During this holiday season, we wish you and yours blessings and peace. Your year-end gift will make it possible to continue offering our programs to thousands of urban children and youth who do not have the opportunity to … Continue reading
NEWS: Aug. 2010: The Urban Farm
FARMFEST: SAVE THE DATE — September 18, local bands will play their music at The Urban Farm to raise money for TUF programs. Gates open at 1:00 with activities for the kids; music is from 3:00 – 7:00. Ticket prices range from $5 — $20, children under 5 are free. Silent auction items will include a Thanksgiving turkey, urban trail ride, birthday party at TUF, etc. Contact austinsirus@yahoo.com for more information. Bring your own lawn chair. Continue reading
NEWS: APR 2010 AT THE URBAN FARM
The Urban Farm gets a facelift. Chipotle holds fundraiser. Summer Break. Adults take horseback riding classes. Sustainable Food Production. Free farm tours. Farmers Market. TheUrbanFarm.org Continue reading
Embracing Horses Riding Program
TUF’s signature program, Embracing Horses is an extremely popular program in which children ages 5 through 18 learn to care for and ride horses. A skills-based program, children progress through a variety of levels of riding and horsemanship. The program includes opportunities for kids to ride once a week as well as opportunities for youngsters who are interested in becoming accomplished equestriennes and in competing at local, regional, or even national levels. Embracing Horses has a great track record for launching girls, especially, into science-related fields of study. Yearly, about 360 kids participate in the program. Continue reading