RADical Attachment Camp’s Equine Friends

Our horses will be an important part of the camp for all involved. We will have Equine Assisted Counseling working in conjunction with Marie Sherwood, Nancy Thomas, and James Dumesnil. We will be scheduling work with the whole family and individuals; both kids and adults.

We will also be running a horsemanship program for our non-RAD kids. We will be using the Certified Horsemanship Associaiton program. Marie Sherwood is a certified Level II instructor and will be leading us in this program.

Let me introduce you to our Equine Therapists, better known as our horses:

Wanuskewin Miyamac

Wanuskewin Miyamac, better known as Mac, is our youngster who is close to 17 hh. He is a Percheron Curly cross that is so easy going. He is often called our gentle gentleman. He came to us at his dam’s side when he was six weeks old and so has grown up with us. He asks people to be as gentle as he is, then he will follow you everywhere.

Warrior Mead’s Two Feathers

Warrior Mead’s Two Feathers or just Two Feathers for short, is our gorgeous sorrel Curly mare who is also a direct descendent of Chief Sitting Bull’s herd. Her name carries a special importance. She represents a second level warrior. These native warriors were only given these positions once they were true to themselves. She likes to teach this lesson to her humans. She is a kind and gentle mare.

Stag Creek Sally Express

Sally is a wonderfully tall big Curly mare who is so gentle and sweet. You will fall in love with her sensitivity. She steps lightly around little ones which is alot to say of her 16.2hh frame. She will work very well with our older RAD children who need a strong, but delicate hand.

CMC Simitar’s Curly Duke

Duke is a wonderful buttermilk Curly buckskin gelding who is very strong yet just under horse height, standing at 14 hh. He is a no nosense type of guy that will help all our children to see things his way. He responses to respect, but will not have anything to do with a rough hand. He is a wonderful representation of the curly breed.

Stag Creek Etoile Warrior

Etoile made her debut as a yearling at our first camp in 2007. She arrived in the herd and was bitten up pretty badly the first night. As she was taken around to meet the children, many were taken by how sweet she was eventhough she had been treated so badly. Her sweet Curly personality, but tough limits will be of great benefit in our program. She is green and will not be taking part in the riding portion of the program, but will “speak” to us within the family therapy.

Shalom Ranch Lindsay’s Rinnah

Rinnah means “joy” in Hebrew. She lives up to her name; she is a complete joy to have around. She is a grand daughter to Bad Warrior which is one of the foundation stallions from Standing Rock Reserve in South Dakota. These horses are direct descendents of Chief Sitting Bull’s herd. As she was born in a snow storm, she lost half her ears, but this does not prevent her confidence to show through. She is also green, but will be joining us in our Equine Facilitated Mental Health work with moms, dads, and families.

SR Pawnee

Pawnee is sweet little Welsh mare that warmed everyone’s hearts last year. She was too young to ride last year, but obgliged even our little ones’ lovingings. She will be in our riding program this year as she is naturally a beginners’ pony that was started in fall 2009.

Rosh

Rosh is a small Welsh mare that is very well trianed. She will be perfect for our little RADishes. She came to us being misunderstood and has blossomed under our love. She will work very well in our Equine Facilitated Mental Health program with our moms, dads, and families.

We will consider bringing other hores, but this is our starring line up.