ABOUT HUMBLE HOOVES

Humble Hooves operates a variety of animal assisted activities with our amazing farm animals, with a focus on learning and healing with our horses. We also have wonderful fainting goats, chickens, bunnies and friendly farm dogs.  Our programs  focus on life-skill development such as: leadership, teamwork, communication, self-reflection, regulation and so much more. We partner with our animals as teachers, mentors and healers.

In addition to our farm programs we are now sharing our farm with you by hosting unique and intimate private events for 2023 and 2024. 

Humble Hooves also proudly takes in horses who need support, care and rehabilitation. We currently have a herd of ten horses who at some point have been in a time of need. Since starting our rescue and rehabilitation project we have assisted in finding forever homes for over fourteen horses. Many of our recused horses have become fantastic teachers and mentors here at the farm. We are always looking for support with this project, if you would like to donate to our horse rescue or consider volunteering, please contact us.

At Humble Hooves we celebrate the human and horse connection and the possibilities that can develop from this transformative relationship. 

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A group learner-based educational experience with horses. This program is specifically designed to encourage self-confidence through hands on experiences with horses.

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These sessions offer a variety of horse related activities like: horsemanship, feeding, grooming and groundwork. 

We can customize a program that is specific to your interest and goals.

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These amazing sessions are 1.5 hours and booked as a group session 2x weekly for a minimum of 3 weeks. 
 
Each program block uses specifically designed materials and curriculum determined by the the group’s goals. Together we play interactive literacy activities while using the horses as facilitators. 
 

Our farm has some unique and magical to offer your event, gathering or celebration. Ask us for our event brochure for more details

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Humble Hooves is to me a place where deep meaningful experiential learning insights and skills are acquired through learning about and with humility, respect, understanding, acceptance, heart and humour.

Caroline
Elementary School Counsellor

I saw students who participated come alive and feel a gust of wind propel their self-esteem to shine at the program as well as the school. They learned to have a voice for themselves and ask questions. 

Elaine
Indigenous Support Worker

Humble Hooves is a very unique and special place. It is magical and transformational.

Marlese
Client

MEET OUR TEAM

Tammera and Jason Merkens are the owner and operators of Humble Hooves and Certified Equine Assisted Learning Facilitators

Emily is our dedicated certified facilitator 

Tam Merkens
Jason Merkens

IN THE MEDIA

Brain Injury Survivors Harness Power of Equine Connection

Saanich News feature on Humble Hoove's Equine Assisted Learning program in partnership with Heart Lake Farm.

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