Equine Activities and Social Emotional Learning for MS Girls!
According to a July 14, 2023, Yale School of Medicine article by Erin Brough, students exposed to social-emotional learning demonstrated "self-efficacy, self-esteem, mindset, perseverance, and optimism, among others." The study goes on to state that kids "who participate in SEL programs also feel better in school, reporting less anxiety, stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts."
Now, bring in the intuitive, sentient being of our equine partners! What better way to support middle schoolers than in an environment with horses, peers, mentors, and nature? Spirit Ranch JSP offers SEL and Equine Activities the second Saturday of each month January through May. This is a small group gathering with three to five participants. As a retired secondary teacher and lifetime horsewoman, I offer your middle schooler the opportunity to develop life skills in a fun-filled atmosphere!
The details:
Cost: 50.00 for a 90-minute session
Time: 1:00-2:30 the second Saturday of the month January through May
Where: 374 Buckskin Ct., Parker, CO 80138
​​Go to "Book Services Online" to register!
New Service Offering
Equine Facilitated Grief Guide
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At times we anticipate grief; other times it shows up suddenly, unannounced. Grief presents in various forms: Loss of a relationship (death, friendship, divorce...), change in a relationship, loss of self (trauma), life change (loss of a job, home...). Grief, though painful at times, is part of life and a reflection of love. When we commit to sitting WITH grief and moving THROUGH grief, we build a relationship that allows us to honor loss and move forward.
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Horses are versed guides in sensing where we hold grief and helping us navigate a healthy path forward. Spirit Ranch JSP offers individual, couples, and family support with grief. Please see "Book Services Online" for more details.
Welcome
to Spirit Ranch JSP!
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Our Background
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Spirit Ranch JSP was born of barn spirits past and present. The best part of my childhood in rural South Dakota was the time spent at my grandparents’ farm with our horses and all the farm critters. That love of horses and the open space brought my family to 374 Buckskin Ct. in 2003 where my childhood dream of owning a farm with horses came to life! Within a year, my daughter Kelly and I were bareback riding Alley Cat and Ozzy through the open space. Kelly would join 4-H and compete in showmanship as well as local gymkhana shows. My husband and son were never bitten by the horse bug but have supported our love for horses by attending shows and helping to care for the horses and property.
We hope that all who come to Spirit Ranch will feel the joy, love, and nurturing the spirit of our beloved family members who introduced us to horses, namely Grandma and Grandpa Buss and my mom Jean Sippel. We also honor the spirits of our first horses--Alley Cat and Ozzy. Along with their spirits are the critters who came to love the barn activities, our rescue cats and dogs. Their spirits welcome all to the learning, laughter, and cathartic experiences that we embrace at the barn.
Worries and burdens shed themselves in the presence of unconditional love at the barn. What Kelly and I embrace as horse-loving girls and women we wish to share with you. Spirit Ranch--all are welcome at the barn!
We recognize that this business is being held on the traditional lands of the Ute, Cheyenne, Arapahoe, and Lipan Apache People, and we pay our respect to elders both past and present. We respectfully acknowledge the Ute, Cheyenne, Arapahoe, and Lipan Apache People, who have stewarded this land throughout generations.
OUR SERVICES
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Social Emotional Learning Through Equine Facilitated Activities Sessions
​According to a July 2023 Yale School of Medicine article, students exposed to social-emotional learning demonstrated"self-efficacy, self-esteem, mindset, perseverance, and optimism, among others." The study goes on to state that kids "who participate in SEL programs also feel better in school, reporting less anxiety, stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts."
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What better way to support students than in an environment with horses, peers, mentors, and nature? Please check "Book Services Online" for current offerings.
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With an MA in Curriculum and Instruction, I can design sessions for your group's needs. For individual sessions, check our Equine Faciltiated Learning opportunities.
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Please call to discuss opportunities for your group. Scheduled visits are welcome to determine if Spirit Ranch JSP can meet your needs.
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Call 303-521-7009 or email psippel7@gmail.com
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Private Lessons
Private lessons are catered to the individual. Grounding the participant before meeting the horses and covering equine safety come first. Then, the participant builds communication with the horse through groundwork. Building a relationship helps ensure respect and safety while mounted.
Spirit Ranch JSP offers the opportunity for kids and parents to see how far they would like to progress with riding.
Please call or text 303-521-7009 with questions or to set up a lesson.
Mounted and Unmounted Equine Facilitated Learning
After thirty-nine years teaching middle and high school students, I felt another calling that nurtured me through childhood and adulthood. After becoming certified through The HERD as an Equine Facilitated Learning Practitioner, we opened our doors to Spirit Ranch JSP. Horses sense our feelings, and their presence allows us to identify what's happening within us and take that understanding from the barn to our daily lives. Spirit Ranch JSP helps kids and adults develop their resilience, confidence, self-awareness, and self-regulation "toolbox." By observing and engaging with our equine partners Hammer, Ariel, and Gidget, participants gain insights that travel with them from the barn to their daily lives. Please contact me with inquires or to schedule a series of sessions. I ask clients to commit to six, one-hour sessions ($75.00/session) to work toward an agreed upon goal.