Learn about the amazing superpowers of these beautiful animals and the benefits they bring to our community.
Love horses? Been awhile since your last “horse fix”? Talisman Therapeutic Riding has created a Horse Discovery Program for us at Chesapeake Forum after the success of their Summer Horse Camp last Summer!
Learn about the amazing superpowers of horses at Talisman Therapeutic Riding!
Horse Discovery is a three-part series that included Parts 1 and 2 this Winter, and concludes with a fun Summer Horse Camp at Talisman Therapeutic Riding where participants embrace their love of horses!
Summer Horse Camp is broken into two sessions to choose from:
Hug Your Horse: includes unmounted activities and practical exercises for fun and to refresh your horsemanship skills. This program focuses on equine fundamentals, including horse anatomy, grooming, leading, and horse behavior. After the horses are put away, we enjoy refreshing beverages and a light lunch harvested from Talisman’s Growing Hope Garden.
Back in the Saddle: for those who have completed Horse Discovery Part 1, Part 2, Hug Your Horse, or last Summer’s Horse Camp, Back in the Saddle provides mounted fun on especially patient horses that will take care of you and enjoy a few games in the arena, or perhaps a hack around the property. Staff will be on hand for supervision!
What to Expect:
These courses allow you to connect, or reconnect, with horses in a professional and peaceful environment. You will learn about the amazing superpowers of horses, and grow your horsemanship knowledge and practice. Your eyes will be opened to Talisman as a wonderful local resource and how we make a difference in the community. Each session focuses on a DIFFERENT skill set, so feel free to take both!
Feedback from past programs with Noelle:
“Wonderful program! The property is beautiful, the staff warm and engaging, the horses sweet!! You leave feeling uplifted with a better understanding of horses and the therapeutic sessions they offer!”
“Both of the presenters/instructors are highly knowledgeable, engaging, and pleasant to be with, but the best part, of course, was the time spent with the horses!”
“Learned a lot about horses and had a chance to groom them and lead them and just get acquainted with this large huggable animal. Comradery with new friends was fun too.”
Please note: your registration fee pays the Talisman program costs plus a nominal Chesapeake Forum overhead contribution. **Seats for this program are giftable but not refundable unless there is someone on the waitlist to take the seat.**
Choice of 1 or both sessions:
Friday | July 18 | 3 hrs: 9am to noon | Hug Your Horse, including lunch fresh from the garden | $95 (NOTE: max of 8 people)
Friday | Aug 22 | 3 hrs: 9am to noon | Back in the Saddle, including lunch fresh from the garden | $145 (NOTE: max of 6 people)
Noelle Douglas has been the Executive Director at Talisman Therapeutic Riding since 2021. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from James Madison University and Master of Business Administration from Park University, then went on to hone her leadership skills during the 27 years serving in the federal government. Once retired, Noelle seized the opportunity to combine her equine enthusiasm and business acumen to support local and non-profit organizations. Her unique blend of executive suite experience, love of horses, and knowledge of non-profit organizational management made Talisman a perfect fit where she gets to witness miracles happening every day. Noelle also enjoys being with her family, working in her garden, and traveling the world. She is thrilled to call the Eastern Shore of Maryland home, now, and is always looking for the best fishing spot and local adventures to experience.
