Why Horses?
In a horses world, the rules are clear, easy to understand and consequences are dealt with swiftly. Nature provides them with astute senses and instincts. Horses can discern the difference between a calm non-threatening approach and anxious,  nervous energy or a threatening body posture.
​Their survival depends upon it!

Horses require strong leadership and are willing to follow, but only after they find respect and trust. If we provide contradictory behaviour, they will question and challenge our authority to lead.
Horses respect the stringent outline of the hierarchy.
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​In a horse's world, team work is respected and expected. Horses respond favourable to positive stimulus and respect FAIR consequences. They are tough and steadfast dance partners; they don't judge, but they don't forget. They don't let you cheat and their feedback is honest.

Horses are in the present moment; they do not judge.

Meet the Equine Team
(the teachers)

Spirit

June 10th 2003 -  is a  block horse gelding. He's the property greeter and loves to say hi to everyone. Spirit doesn't participate in the social program but loves to give feedback! 

Mohawk

May 1996 gelding. Mohawk loves water and then loves to roll in the dirt! He is proficient at scratching his belly on the ground - real treat to watch!!  He really loves the attention from the kids. ​

Betty

1993 3/4 Morgan 1/4 Tennessee Walker mare. Betty is loving, sweet, very sensitive and loves rolling in the mud!
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Stiletto

Stiletto is a big beautiful percheron/quarter horse. She is a kind sensitive mare and loves working with people. Her loving nature makess her a great teacher.

Indy
Meet Indy our 2001 quarter horse mare. Indy is particularly fond of little humans. She loves attention and is happy to receive all the pets and brushing that anyone will give her.

Retired Teachers

Spy April 15, 2000 - Oct, 11 2017 Peruvian gelding. Spy was our flashy pretty boy who thought he was 'ALL THAT'.
Pickles 1993 -  July 8, 2017 was our welsh/cobb cross mare darling. She was very kind and everybody's favourite
​here at Little Oasis.
Sirocco May 31, 1994 Arab mare. She is very sensitive yet stoic, loving and very sweet. She retired fall 2017.
Mingo March 30 1988 - July 8, 2017 quarter horse gelding. He was a very sweet kind old soul who really enjoyed his work ​and all the kids.
“I believe that horses bring out the best in us. They judge us not by how we look, what we’re wearing or how powerful or rich we are, they judge us in terms of sensitivity, consistency, and patience. They demand standards of behavior and levels of kindness that we, as humans, then strive to maintain.”
​~ Clare Balding


​Meet the Human Team

Beth

Stacy

Leah

Michelle

**PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS**

Little Oasis Equine Matters
​4226 Casino Road Trail B.C. V1R 4X3​
p: 250-368-2002