250-368-2002
4226 Casino Road Trail
The Equine Team
(the teachers)
SpiritJune 10th 2003 - is a block horse gelding. He's the property greeter and loves to say hi to everyone. Spirit seems to have found his place with teaching adults! He's an amazing teacher and participates in our adult programs.
MohawkMay 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.
JewelJewel is a 2000 Welsh mare. She came to us having an extensive history as a lesson horse from the lower mainland. She is a powerhouse of energy and insists upon clarity of intention.
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CobyCoby is a 2003 AQHA gelding that jumped into my trailer when I was in Alberta saying "I want to do this work!" This lovely soul belongs to a kind, generous woman who is happy to share this gentle being with us. Coby loves attention, and will eagerly follow humans at will. He has a loving curiosity and is happy to teach any human he comes into contact with.
StilettoStiletto is a big beautiful percheron/quarter horse. She is a kind sensitive mare and loves working with people. Her loving yet assertive nature make her a great teacher.
SageSage is a loving and gentle addition to the Little Oasis herd. She is a 2002 registered Appendix who is super athletic, energetic, and excited to work in the EAL program. Sage learnt the program in 3 weeks, observing over the fence - a quick study! Sage has a gentle approach - she is kind and fair.
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Retired Teachers
HalleHalle is 2010 AQHA mare who was with our program for a short while and has moved on to her new home.She was a sensitive, keen, patient teacher.
Betty1993- April 15, 2021 3/4 Morgan 1/4 Tennessee Walker mare. Betty was loving, sweet, very sensitive and loved rolling in the mud! You were the foundation and heart of the Equine Assisted Learning program and we will miss you dearly.
Frekals2010-2021 was a cute Mini gelding who brought a fun new energy to our herd of horses. Frekals loved working with the kids and took to EAL like a duck to water. He was a great teacher of appropriate assertiveness and was always ready to give hugs to those who need it.
Bunny Bunny is a 2002 quarter horse/percheron mare – a gentle and loving soul; ready and willing to receive as many hugs, kisses and love as you can give! She is a firm and fair teacher, who loves to see you succeed. Bunny left us early Oct 2020 to join her owner at Olds College in Alberta.
IndyIndy 2001-Oct 4, 2019 was our beloved quarter horse mare. Indy was particularly fond of little humans. She loved attention and was happy to receive all the pets and brushing that anyone would give her.
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ThunderOur 1994 Shetland pony gelding Thunder left us to become a companion horse on August 9th 2021. As a small-statured horse, Thunder fit in amazingly with the Little Oasis herd! He was kind and gentle but sassy and loved to teach leadership. We will miss you but are so happy you have a perfect home to live out the rest of your years.
SiroccoSirocco May 31, 1994 Arab mare. She is very sensitive yet stoic, loving and very sweet. She retired fall 2017.
MingoMingo 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.
PicklesPickles 1993 - July 8, 2017 was our welsh/cobb cross mare darling. She was very kind and everybody's favourite
here at Little Oasis. 
SpySpy April 15, 2000 - Oct, 11 2017 Peruvian gelding. Spy was our flashy pretty boy who thought he was 'ALL THAT'.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
“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
~ Clare Balding
Meet the Human Team
Leah |
Stacey |
Gabi |
Lea |
Dee Dee |
Beth |
Michelle |
Alex |
**PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS**Little Oasis Equine Matters
4226 Casino Road Trail B.C. V1R 4X3 |
