Students also explore the rich cultural history of the diverse peoples who contributed to the agricultural development of the Denver community. Click here to learn more about the Finding Our Roots program. After school programs are offered on a weekly basis in six week blocks through recreation centers, youth organizations and the general public. Youth ages 8-18 years learn basic riding skills, horse anatomy, and teamwork. This advanced riding team performs in competitions and exhibitions and carries out community service projects.
Riders also learn basic animal management concepts and practical animal science application.
Most of the youth work in paid internships with us and some are beginning to work at other local farms. Setting personal goals, sustaining good grades and keeping up with school work are a condition of this program. A youth internship coordinator supervises these youngsters in their internships, tutors them in their school work, and meets regularly with them and their parents to discuss personal progress. A summer work program for youth ages 12-18 years in which they learn about barn management and animal science and participate in half and full day clinics with professionals in agricultural careers. These experience are especially critical for urban kids who have little, if any, knowledge of these career options.