Get to know sylvia
Sylvia was raised on a farm near Glenevis Alberta. She has had a passion for animals her entire life, but only within the last few years has she realized her life long dream of working with horses. It's pretty clear upon meeting her, that her heart belongs to kids and animals
Sylvia has personally experienced the life changing healing and teaching provided by these beautiful creatures. She has also been privileged to witness the growth and change in others who have worked with the horses. She is excited to invite you to come and share in this amazing journey!
Sylvia was raised on a farm near Glenevis Alberta. She has had a passion for animals her entire life, but only within the last few years has she realized her life long dream of working with horses. It's pretty clear upon meeting her, that her heart belongs to kids and animals
Sylvia Waters-Middleton, Certified Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator & Horse Powered Reading Facilitator
Sylvia has personally experienced the life changing healing and teaching provided by these beautiful creatures. She has also been privileged to witness the growth and change in others who have worked with the horses. She is excited to invite you to come and share in this amazing journey!
Sylvia was raised on a farm near Glenevis Alberta. She has had a passion for animals her entire life, but only within the last few years has she realized her life long dream of working with horses. It's pretty clear upon meeting her, that her heart belongs to kids and animals
Sylvia has personally experienced the life changing healing and teaching provided by these beautiful creatures. She has also been privileged to witness the growth and change in others who have worked with the horses. She is excited to invite you to come and share in this amazing journey!
Sylvia has personally experienced the life changing healing and teaching provided by these beautiful creatures. She has also been privileged to witness the growth and change in others who have worked with the horses. She is excited to invite you to come and share in this amazing journey!
Sylvia has personally experienced the life changing healing and teaching provided by these beautiful creatures. She has also been privileged to witness the growth and change in others who have worked with the horses. She is excited to invite you to come and share in this amazing journey!
programs
Life Skills
Life Skills
Life Skills
- STAND UP TO BULLIES - We are dedicated to helping children learn the skills they need to negotiate situations, to communicate effectively, and to end bullying in our community
- Curriculum Programs
- Youth/Family
- Ladies Night/Workshops
- Team Building
Literacy
Life Skills
Life Skills
We focus on EMPOWERING all students, building literacy and critical reading skills. Often social-emotional and other mental health issues get in the way of learning. Horse Powered Reading can help break through those issues, giving students a chance to learn or reinforce reading and other academic skills.
- Curriculum focused programs are available
- Pony Reading Club
- Horse Powered Homework Club
On-Line
Life Skills
On-Line
Too Cold to come to the ranch?
Too far away, or transportation an issue?
The "Be You At the Barn" Series is for you
- completely on-line with virtual classroom meetings, videos and worksheets.
Aimed at building self esteem and empowerment in young ladies between the ages of 8 & 16 years of age
Receive all the lessons from the horses, but in the warmth and comfort of your home.
products
D&R Bell Equine Premix
D&R Bell Equine Premix
D&R Bell Equine Premix
- Designed to be mixed with oats or other small grains appropriate for horses, according to the suggested mixing guidelines outlined on the package (We add ours to free choice salt)
- Do not use in association with another feed containing supplemental selenium
- Nutritional information analysis available upon request
- To place an order or obtain additional information, please contact our office
Subsidies
D&R Bell Equine Premix
D&R Bell Equine Premix
- For many years, Sylvia was a single mom raising two children on her own (one with ADHD). While she understands budget limitations, she believes so strongly in the value of the lessons taught by these beautiful horses in the programs, that she wants to ensure it is available to everyone. There are some subsidies available, so please cal
- For many years, Sylvia was a single mom raising two children on her own (one with ADHD). While she understands budget limitations, she believes so strongly in the value of the lessons taught by these beautiful horses in the programs, that she wants to ensure it is available to everyone. There are some subsidies available, so please call and discuss your individual situation.
- A special thank you to our donors who make these subsidies possible
HD Little Library
D&R Bell Equine Premix
HD Little Library
Anyone who visits the ranch in person may use our little free library. Books have been donated by family and friends. There are books for both kids and adults. Read a book while visiting the ranch, or take it with you and return it when you are finished.
Using the library is strictly on the honor system.
We want everyone to LOVE reading!