Equine Connections is a marriage of two of my great passions in life; teaching and horses.
I am a qualified teacher with a Master in Education and over a decade’s teaching experience. While much of my teaching career has been spent in middle/intermediate school education, I have taught across all levels within the primary sector and also have experience in teaching students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SLD) such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as well as students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). |
Jeannie Young
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Shaun is a chestnut thoroughbred born in 1999. He was the first horse to come and live with us in 2015. Shaun is a kind soul and enjoys being around people. He is quiet and has a sense of humour. A bit of a character, Shaun makes us smile every day.
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Sid came to us at the end of 2017. Born in 2009, he was a successful racehorse until the age of 8 at which point he came to live in Taupo with us. Sid is lovely to be around and doesn't like to miss out on anything. He is curious and enjoys interactions with new friends. Sid is the boss in the herd and makes his authority known to the others.
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Sam is a miniature pony that came into our family on Christmas day 2017. We think Sammy was born around 1998. He is the smallest in the herd, but also the oldest. Sammy can be a little bit grumpy when he is eating his dinner, but his small size and otherwise kind nature makes him a fantastic learning partner for children and adults. Sammy has loads of personality. He’s a big horse in a little body!
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Paris is the newest member of the herd and is also the only lady in our equine group. She is a station-bred mare, born in 2008 and belongs to neighbours and good friends of mine. Tragically, Paris lost her paddock mate in 2018, and needing company came to stay at Equine Connections. Paris is a fantastic horse for equine assisted learning activities as she enjoys human company and is also very clear in her communication. She knows her mind and gives very clear responses to all requests made of her.
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