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Axiom has been lucky enough to have many of our participants rave about their experiences in a public format. We are honored they have taken the time and energy to get the word out.
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ON THE NET
LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM UNEXPECTED TEACHERS
I recently had the opportunity to attend a leadership workshop led by Axiom Equine on Vashon Island, Washington. Thanks to the horses I worked with and the team of trainers at Axiom Equine, the learning I experienced during the full-day leadership workshop was powerful. Not only did I learn more about these graceful, trusting giants, the feedback the horses provided also revealed new insights about who I am as a leader and how I interact with others...
IN THE NEWS
EQUINE WORKSHOPS INSPIRE STUDENTS' BEST SELVES
For isolated populations and those living in rural communities such as Vashon, some have looked for alternatives to help combat risk factors ranging from PTSD to depression and social anxiety that have especially propelled mental health problems for youth. School officials at the Vashon Island School District have made a concerted effort to improve outcomes and the social-emotional health of their students in recent times...
FRESHMAN CLASS TO EXPERIENCE AXIOM EQUINE WORKSHOP
This spring, groups of ninth graders will go with their SMART classes to a horse ranch on a full day field trip. Axiom Equine’s goal is to help people in a unique and meaningful way and teach them valuable skills and lessons....
HORSES TEACH VYFS KIDS HOW TO LEAD FROM WITHIN
In December 2018, Axiom Equine - an equine assisted learning facility here on Vashon, utilized a grant from the Minnie Perkins Foundation in Los Angeles to team up with the Latino Outreach Program at Vashon Youth and Family Services. This partnership provided an unforgettable experience for five children ranging from eleven to thirteen years old...
VASHON HIGH SCHOOL LOOKS TO HORSES TO HELP STUDENTS
As part of its goal to increase mental health support to students, Vashon High School is turning to unexpected teachers — horses — and is asking for community support to enable as many students as possible to participate in the new program this year...