Youth/At Risk Programs
According to a case study by the US Department of Labor
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Only 68 out of every 100 ninth graders will graduate from high school on time
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In large urban areas, inner city schools frequently have drop-out rates of 50% or higher
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Two-thirds of students leave high schools without the skills to succeed in college
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About one in every 10 young male high school dropouts is in jail or juvenile detention
programs

Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Counselor
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The Caring Corral is a certified Merit Badge Counselor for the Boy Scouts of America
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The Boys Scouts of America now can earn their Merit Badge for Horsemanship
Boy Scouts of America

Spirit Horse
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This youth program serves students who are known to have at-risk behavior while attending a traditional school setting.
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Our program implements high standards of excellence that coincides with the student's school objectives and standards.
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There are studies throughout the U.S. that suggest programs like ours who support at-risk youths are able to create change through kinesthetic approach, positive experiences with horses, and being active in natural environments.

Journey of the Spirit Horse
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This is an after school program that focuses on volunteerism.
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Our student volunteers will work with our volunteer coordinator to learn basic barn management.
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We will hold clinics with local farriars and equine vets so that students have an opportunity to learn basic vet care.
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This program is devised for students who have shown a sudden change in behavior, but would not qualify for the Spirit Horse Program.
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Often, this volunteer program serves as a catalyst for change with supporting positive experiences with horses and being active in a natural, calming environment.