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Services
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An assessment visit will
take place at Happy Trails.
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Following the assessment, we will provide a
personalized program tailored to meet each participant’s needs,
abilities, adaptability and availability.
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Services will be extended to
children and adults with physical, developmental and psychological
disabilities.
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The family members of the participants are welcome to take
an active role in the program or they can choose to take advantage of
the respite cabin available on premises.
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Group activities and group day programming available
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Half or full
day sessions are also available.
At Happy Trails, we
understand that not all participants are comfortable in a group setting
therefore the programming offered will be specifically designed to
satisfy each participant’s needs and may vary to include horseback
riding according to the mobility and circumstances of each participant.
The flexibility of the program will ensure that all participants have a
pleasant, satisfying and rewarding experience. The program offers a
hands-on approach and will be modified where necessary so participants
can take an active role in the day to day care, grooming and feeding
of the farm animals. They will also have the option of participating in
the farms daily living activities. A better understanding of farm life,
the animal and the food chain will be acquired.
Basic horse care will be demonstrated and practiced by the participants. They
will have the opportunity to create a bond with his/her horse by
grooming and caring for this animal before riding occurs. This will help
alleviate some of the anxiety that can be associated with riding for
some of our participants.
Included in the program are nature walks in a wooded area with proximity
to a beaver pond alongside the Mer Bleu conservation area. In this
setting, children and adults will be able to learn about the eco-system
of our area. A wagon ride will transport the participants to this scenic
setting of the property.
The participants may take part in an organic gardening experience; a
great way to learn about the different vegetables and their origins.
The participants will be encouraged to try their hands at basic
woodworking projects such as building, painting and decorating bird
houses. Products found on the farm will be included in other craft
designing activities.
A variety of activities can be offered; volley-ball, soccer, baseball,
hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country and ice skating. Team sports will be
introduced for skill building purposes in a group environment. Sports
skills will be assessed prior to participation thereby giving the
participants the opportunity to improve their sports skill while
improving their social skills as well. Benefits of group and individual
sports give the participant the opportunity to become more self-reliant,
confident as well as becoming healthier and physically active.
Available on site is a warm and cozy cabin, where a well deserved rest,
snacks and lunches can be enjoyed.
A variety of other activities can be made available and adapted in order
to meet the needs of all who are interested in participating in the
program. Please feel free to contact us with any specific requests.
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