The tiny teams cover the Dallas/Ft Worth and surrounding areas, visiting on a regular basis with Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, Texas Scottish Rite Children's Hospital of Dallas and the Cook Children's Hospital in Ft Worth. Public and private schools, including children with disabilities, nursing homes, and camps are also visited throughout the year. Hospice calls are as requested.
The "Just Say WHOA to Bullying" program is currently being kicked off as well. This program takes a unique approach to teaching bullying prevention, by using animal-assisted learning to teach children to recognize and respect the differences in one another and values of acceptance and respect for others. It also helps to instill core values and build character while promoting a positive social environment, which in turn, fosters kindness and good citizenship. Animal-assisted therapies or activities are often used to help teach children with learning disabilities and behavioral issues as well as mainstream children to capture their attention and reinforce what they learn.
Mini Hooves of Love does not charge for visits but donations are greatly appreciated to help cover travel expenses. On September 22, 2016 MHOL will be participating in a fundraising effort that includes many non-profits in North Texas called “North Texas Giving Day”. Your support and “likes” are greatly appreciated on their social media.
You can find out more about this fundraiser at https://northtexasgivingday.org/ and at Mini Hooves of Love’s direct link to this event by clicking here >>. In addition to the North Texas Giving Day, “Mini Hooves of Love” host other fundraising events throughout the year.
For more information on “Mini Hooves of Love” please visit their website at www.minihoovesoflove.org. You can also find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
When the miniature horses aren't working making people smile, they are just like any other horse, grazing in the pasture with the rest of the herd. They are stalled at night and during poor weather. Like most horses, they love to run and play in the field while some like to chase and roll a ball around. All of the horses at Mini Hooves of Love have regular vet visits, are up to date on vaccinations and dental exams to be sure they are healthy at all times. Proper care and management is essential to maintain healthy and happy horses and insure they are able to continue to enrich the lives of those in need.
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Photo credit: Rae's Photography