SERVICES

SERVICES

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EQUINE-ASSISTED LEARNING PROGRAMS

Visitors come to TFO Farm seeking rest for their souls, renewal for their minds and strengthening for their bodies; all the things that our face-paced, stress-filled lives can rob from us. Too Far Out Farm guests return again and again to participate in our custom-designed equine-assisted learning activities to discover "life hacks from the herd." Anxiety, fear, depression, addiction, and/or pain from trauma, cannot exist in a renewed and refreshed body that has discovered, received & experienced the healing power and love of Jesus. The staff and herd at TFO Farm present truth creatively and express care & compassion through:

 

  • Horse Encounters
  • 12-step recovery work using the equine-assisted learning (E.A.L.) model with proven recovery curriculum & experienced facilitators
  • Bible studies using E.A.L. to accentuate the learning experience
  • Equine-assisted leadership development
  • Meaningful farm adventures
  • Equine-assisted team building / relationship building
  • Art/Music Projects
  • Personal reflection with horses
  • Worship, cowboy style!
  • Equine-Assisted focus groups
  • Personal growth facilitated by the horse

 

We offer Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL), TFO-style  by teaching biblical principles of leadership and team work through horsemanship. Families, business or ministry teams and individuals learn from the horse in a way that is meaningful and applicable to their daily lives. Lessons are facilitated by PATH, International certified therapeutic riding instructor, Deb Peterson. Deb shares the love, truth and grace of Jesus and her horses serve as master teachers.


Schedule a FREE , 2-hour Family Day at the Farm! Bring your family or your business/ministry team.


PLEASE NOTE: Your Equine-Assisted Recovery Coach, Debbie Peterson is a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) through PATH, Intl., as well as certified in Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) and Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). Also, all visitors or their legal guardian is required to sign a liability waiver..

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HORSEMANSHIP LESSONS

We serve adults, children and youth, age 8 and up.

Our students are exposed to a "whole horse" approach to natural horsemanship, as well as biblical leadership principles by PATH International certified instructor, Deb Peterson. 


CONNECT WITH A HORSE!

Parents appreciate our unique approach to horsemanship, because we do more than focus on the mechanics of riding and performance. Connection is key! Our programs include equine-assisted learning (EAL) techniques that foster broader personal growth opportunities such as, leadership/teamwork development, self-discipline, self-esteem, healthy boundary setting and respect for self & others, along side learning how to ride and acquire other horsemanship skills.


Safety is a primary concern and comprehensive horsemanship skills are our goal with each and every student. Our teaching of natural horsemanship basics include, grooming, tacking, safe horse handling, ground work principles, riding, healthy horse care and maintenance.


These skills are acquired through connection with horses!


Additionally, we specialize in teaching children and adults with disabilities or those in recovery from life controlling hurts, hang-ups & destructive habits, addictions and mental illness, etc., but we welcome all, including those whose life is unencumbered at the current moment.


  • 60-minute horsemanship lesson:  $60
  • Horsemanship lesson package*: Six 60-minute, weekly lessons:  $330 ($30 savings)


PLEASE NOTE: Lessons are private (one rider per lesson). Also, if the rider is under age 18, their legal guardian is required to sign a liability waiver and remain on the property during the lesson. You may also opt to hire Deb to travel to your barn to give lessons on your horse, but a $1.00 per mile charge will be added to the price.


Your riding instructor, Deb Peterson is a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) through PATH, Intl. Deb is also certified by Greg Kersten, through coursework known as the O.K. Corral Series. EAL & EAP is the authentic equine-assisted work, which honors and integrates natural horse and herd behavior as a model for human mental and emotional health using the equine-assisted philosophies developed by Greg Kersten.

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OVERNIGHT CAMPING

Currently, we have one primitive campsite available (for tents or small RV). No need to worry about nosey or annoying camp neighbors, because we only book one group at a time - YOURS! The campsite includes:

 

  • fire ring
  • limited amount of cut and stacked fire wood
  • composting toilet
  • small table
  • access to clean drinking water

 

There is room for a rig if you want to bring your small RV, or ATV. Campers are invited, but not obligated to participate in farm life, including chores like feeding, mucking and sheep shearing (in season) during their stay.

 

  • For insurance reasons, reservations and payments must be made through Hipcamp.com: $50/night

 

PLEASE NOTE: Due to insurance rules, we can no longer accommodate visiting horses.


Visit our listing on Hipcamp.com for more details and to reserve your TFO Farm private retreat.


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A Word About Money

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Let's be real REAL here. At Too Far Out Farm, we struggle. The Good Lord is still showing us many things about letting go and letting God. That includes our attitudes about money. Don't miss this: 
MONEY IS THE SLAVE, NOT THE MASTER!
Most fees listed on this website are suggested as non-tax-deductible donations. Whenever possible, we will not refuse services to anyone because of an inability to pay, but you have to ask to receive.
Please call the TFO Farm office to learn more about this Christian ministry.
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