HORSENSE…

...is more than a horse riding program. It is an alternative after school program which engages children in learning about respect, responsibility and development of character. The five week long program is held every Saturday at MacDonald’s Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona. Horsense is run by the non-profit organization, Health World Education. Health World Education provides health and safety programming for PreK through 8th grade students.

THE HISTORY OF HORSENSE

Jeremy Cohen had a dream, a vision to create a youth equestrian camp for children. This camp was intended for children who have never been on a horse before or might not have the opportunity. There was no plan, horses, money, or location, but Jeremy knew those obstacles would never stand in his way and so it began.

Jeremy approached Peter Rusin and asked him to develop a plan and have Health World run the program. They worked together, and with help from his Compadres at the Scottsdale Charros, Jeremy's dream grew.

As the dream took form Trail Horse Adventures in Sedona provided 12 kid friendly horses and The Scottsdale Charros provided the funds to start the program.

A permanent home was found when the Richardson Family of MacDonald's Ranch, called and said, "I hear you're looking for a new camp site," and the dream took off. Now a small western village, located in the Sonoran Desert provides, the setting for our weekly camps.

WATCH A SHORT CLIP ABOUT THE HORSENSE PROGRAM BELOW.

If you would like to speak to someone or need more information about the camp please contact Sarah Lauchnor at horsense@healthworldeducation.org. Everyone is welcome to register, however, if you have participated in the camp before please note that 1st time campers will be given priority.

The camp is in its 23rd year and is mostly staffed by volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering at the camp please fill out the volunteer form here.

Health World Education is a Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO). Its QCO Code is 22251. If you would like to donate to the Horsense program please click here.