# Youth workshop "Understanding difference: empathy, integration and horse wisdom" Group classes ## For whom? - •For grades 6-8 or older youth - •An interesting addition to longer school trips - •Ideal as an integration activity for young people ## Workshop goals - •Making young people sensitive to the needs and limitations of people with disabilities - •Developing empathy and the ability to work together - •Understanding that diversity is natural and valuable - •Experiencing how horses support people facing difficulties (including in hippotherapy) ## Programme outline ### 💬 Introduction - “Everyone has their own pace” A short conversation about differences between people, about invisible disabilities and about the barriers created by the surroundings rather than by the person. Relaxed and engaging in form, with examples from stable life. ### 👟 Experiential stations - “Walk in someone’s shoes” Participants go through tasks showing what people with various difficulties face. Mobility station - simple tasks with limited mobility (e.g. leading a horse with an immobilised arm). Sensory station - working with a horse with muted stimuli (e.g. earplugs) or, conversely, with an excess of them. Communication station - a task to be completed without words or with limited communication. This always makes a huge impression on young people. ### 🐴 “The horse as a therapist” - a mini workshop on hippotherapy How a horse supports people with disabilities, examples of exercises, an equipment demonstration and short movement tasks inspired by therapy. ### 🏇 Horse ride A short, safe ride for everyone - as an element of calming down and integration. ### 🔥 Bonfire with sausages and summary A conversation about what was difficult, what surprised us, how we can support people with disabilities in everyday life and what we take away from the workshop. ## Why it works - •Young people experience rather than listen to a lecture - •Horses naturally lower tension and open people up - •The tasks are engaging but not childish - •Disability becomes a “human” subject rather than an abstract one ## Prices (per person) | Variant | Price | Group and duration | | --- | --- | --- | | Workshop | PLN 69 gross per person | from 15 to 30 people, approx. 2 h | | Workshop with a bonfire | PLN 79 gross per person | from 15 to 30 people, approx. 3 h | Minimum group: 15 people (for smaller groups we charge as for 15). Discounts for groups from 41 people (call or write to us - buttons below 🙂). We also handle large groups (over 100 people). ## What we provide Safety and comfort of participants; supervision by a riding and hippotherapy instructor throughout the activity; calm, experienced horses; riding helmets for participants; riding and educational accessories. We adapt the programme to the age of participants and the requirements of the trip organisers. ## Where the classes take place We run our activities at our equestrian and outdoor centre in Hucisko, located next to the Orle Gniazdo resort (where you can use - for a separate fee - the catering, hotel and conference facilities). [How to find us?](https://horseback.pl/jak-do-nas-trafic) [For younger children and preschoolers we recommend "A Horse Adventure with Education" - a visit to Horseback.](https://horseback.pl/zajecia/konie/wycieczka-konska-przygoda-z-edukacja) ## Make a preliminary reservation This form lets you make a preliminary reservation of classes for your group. You do not have to pay anything now. Fill in and send the form, we will contact you within 24 h and agree the date and details. Phone \* Number of people and age group \* \* I agree to be contacted by Horseback Sp. z o.o. (phone/SMS and/or e-mail) to receive information about classes, camps and events (we do not spam 🙂 and we do not sell or share your number with other companies). I can withdraw this consent at any time. More in the [privacy policy](https://horseback.pl/polityka-prywatnosci?lang=en). The data controller is Horseback Sp. z o.o. Send pre-reservation ## I'm interested - let me know about the next date Give us your phone number and we will get in touch with you. Phone \* Number of people and age group (optional) \* I agree to be contacted by Horseback Sp. z o.o. (phone/SMS and/or e-mail) to receive information about classes, camps and events (we do not spam 🙂 and we do not sell or share your number with other companies). I can withdraw this consent at any time. More in the [privacy policy](https://horseback.pl/polityka-prywatnosci?lang=en). The data controller is Horseback Sp. z o.o. Send ## Transport for your group For groups we arrange transport to our centre in Hucisko and back from anywhere in Poland - minibuses and coaches with 19 to 56 seats. The transport is provided by a proven, experienced transport company we work with. Transport is always priced individually, depending on the place of departure and the size of the group. It is best booked together with the activities, well in advance - the earlier you book, the easier it is to get a vehicle on your chosen date. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much do the workshops cost? PLN 69 gross per person (about 2 h), with a bonfire PLN 79 gross per person (about 3 h), groups of 15 to 30. The minimum group is 15: smaller groups are charged as 15. Discounts for groups of 41 or more. ### Who are the workshops for? For grades 6-8 and older teenagers. They work well as part of a school trip or as a team-building activity. ### Do participants ride a horse? Yes, everyone gets a short, safe ride. We provide riding helmets. ### Where do the workshops take place? At our centre in Hucisko next to the Orle Gniazdo resort, where you can use catering, hotel and conference facilities for a separate fee. How to find us: horseback.pl/jak-do-nas-trafic. [Pre-book - no payment](#wstepna-rezerwacja)[📞](tel:+48732059769)[💬](sms:+48732059769)