Mahogany Bay Farm

About Mahogany Bay Farm

Equine-assisted literacy tutoring at Mahogany Bay Farm develops and improves children's literacy skills through equine-assisted learning and interactive reading-based games around the farm. Our unique and engaging literacy tutoring program is designed for struggling readers in need of extra support, reluctant readers seeking confidence and motivation, or advanced readers seeking enrichment. During our literacy tutoring sessions, learners interact with horses from the ground or on horseback while being immersed in multi-sensory and play-based games to improve and develop their reading skills. Tutoring sessions are designed for Pre-K through 2nd graders and focuses on learning the five critical reading skills: phonemic awareness, decoding, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Research has shown that equine-assisted learning programs significantly improve communication, self-esteem, empathy, tolerance for stress, problem-solving skills, responsibilities, teamwork, leadership skills, trust, and interpersonal relationships. Our equine-assisted reading tutoring program is aligned with the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy.