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Iron Horse Ranch provides the facility for a variety of programs to choose from! 

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Homeschool Enrichment programs​

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 Iron Horse Equine and Agricultural Science - IHEAS

• Formerly CAESA at Iron Horse Ranch ​

• The IHEAS program will continue to provide excellent classes as we have for families these past 4 years!​

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• CHA Horsemanship, Equine Education, In Hand work, Anatomy, Animal husbandry, Animal and Plant Science, Homesteading/Gardening, Agriculture, Work Study- Apprentice program for entry level Job training, Horse Management and Applied Science

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• ​Wednesday 6-12 grades exceptions for younger students based on ability and maturity)​​

• Thursday K-5 grades We have two classes appropriate ages

• Friday- 4-9 grades

• minimum of 10 students to have class

• Classes begin the first week of September 2026

• 30-week private enrichment program K-12​

• September - May

•  for more information on registration and payment plans/options call/text 719-243-0843​​

• ​email: ihcyranch@yahoo.com

   June 24, 2026, now a Private Enrichment Program

   (previously a public funded program)

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• ART at Iron Horse - Mr. Kyle Instructor 

• These classes are going to be monthly sessions (4 one day a week classes) that are going to focus on different mediums (watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, pastels etc.). In these 3-hour classes students will have the opportunity to explore and fine tune their existing talent with these mediums!

• These classes will focus on each student's personal interest and style and offer opportunities to building technical skills. Each class will also have a live model - a horse! (And/or other farm animals] )

• Mr. Kyle has had the privilege of studying at the Florence Academy of Art at their Swedish campus, as well the Gage Academy in Seattle. Both presented great opportunities to expand on technical abilities and diverse mediums in order to grow as an artist. 

• Classes will either be 9a-12p or 12:30-3:30p.

• additional details on the Equine Education Tab

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• Equine Programs

• Equine Education​​​​​ Sessions 

• WONDERFUL WORLD OF HORSES (WWH)  

• ALL ABOUT HORSES advanced class (AAH)

• CHA Certified Instructors/Certificate holders.  Equine Education allows the funds to support horses and continue rescue/rehabilitation/training to teach youth and individuals the magnificent beauty in these incredible animals God created!​  

• WWH and AAH will be 3 days each week 10:00 - 2:30

• $265

• Wednesday - Friday - includes session with instructor along with fun and educational activities with horses. Youth will develop confidence as they safely care for horses, learn about horse behavior, natural horsemanship, grooming, leading, nutrition, hoof care, bathing and art sessions

• Newly added 3-day sessions dates:

• August 5,6,7

• August 19,20,21 

Newly added WWH and AAH school year session 1 day a week

Information is on the Equine Education Page

• September - May sessions  

•  one day a week 10:00-2:30 pick up by 3:00

• Registration begins July 13, 2026, email child's name, age, grade level, email and phone number ​

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• Private and Semiprivate sessions 

• $65 Private

• $50 group must be Level 1 and able to ride independently

• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays

• available by appointment the weeks we do not have 3-day sessions or classes

• ​​​​​The Equine Education tab has more details​

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• 4 - H Clubs

• Scouting groups

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• Equine Assisted Learning:

• 45 min sessions(approx.) O.K. Corral Series - Life Skills and Crisis to O.K.  EAL sessions HPR and Horse Amazing Math (HAM)    

• Experiential learning that nurtures the development of life skills such as trust, respect, honesty and communication interactively with horses.

• There are unique activities developed for each student

• Suggested Donation for EAL sessions is $65

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• Therapist information if you need assistance:

• Contact:  Life's Journey Counseling - taking the next step - Nichole Bomar, MA, LPCC, Therapist, Child Specialist

• Email: nichole@ljccs.com

• Phone:  719-299-0603

• Address:  7750 N. Union Blvd. Ste 202

• Nichole has information for a Christian Counseling Center that does accept Medicare

• Hopes thru Hooves in Pueblo

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• Sponsorship (Hug a Horse Program) Sponsorship helps to provide care and rehabilitation for the horses

• Horses in our care will receive proper nutrition, veterinary and farrier care, updated vaccines, worming and training.

• We do set a reasonable limit on the number of horses we can take in to ensure good quality care

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• Past Events 

• 2020 Fall Costume and Games October 31 1:30-3:30

• Saturday January 25, 2020 - Thank you to everyone who came out to help at the event!!  VillaSport Summer Event Expo 11:00 am - 2:00pm at Villa Sport Gym. Members and non-members may attend to find out about summer programs in our community and Villa Sport Summer events. 

• YARN DRIVE THRU JANUARY - All kinds of yarn to knit afghans for children in need. Thank you for all the yarn donations.

• Fundraiser- Spring Sessions in 2018

• Saturday January 25, 2020 - Thank you to everyone who came out to help at the VillaSport Summer Event Expo. Members and non-members may attend to find out about summer programs in our community and Villa Sport Summer events. 

• We had fun bringing horses to Parents Night Out at VillaKids Saturday September 28. Horses will be at Villa Kids for the PNO program.  

•  Since IHCYR began we have had numerous fundraisers, barn dances, camps, horsemanship days, project re-direct youth through DHS, Front Range Community Service, Day camps, Girls Scout groups, onsite classes, outreach at Latigo, Horse shows, movie nights, Riding Lessons, we were located at Prairie Springs in Colorado Springs, Clinics for trail riding, horse training, Boarding, horse rescue and adoptions, quarantine for horses.