Welcome to H.A.P.P.I. Farm!
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Who We Are... We are a unique non-profit organization that seeks to better the lives of children and adults with special needs and limitations through positive interaction with a wide variety of animals. At HAPPI Farm, students and their families can participate in fun activities and learn useful skills in a positive environment. Animal assisted activities can help the student overcome physical and emotional challenges, minimize stress and anxiety, boost self- esteem, hone social skills, and foster a new sense of independence and confidence. To find out more about how our animals can help you or a loved one, please call us to schedule an appointment for a lesson at our farm! If you’re looking for a fun, safe, natural and effective therapy for a loved one, Animal-Assisted Learning might be the answer! 'Farm Fun'
Is for EVERYONE! SPECIAL!!! $10 per child (parents free) Animal-Assisted Activities and a Pony Ride Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday Please call to reserve a spot 954-629-8133 Please watch this video: Therapeutic Riding and Multiple Sclerosis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u5aGNoFWHM |
Thank you to the Broward and Dade Schools for bringing your awesome students to HAPPI Farm for a 'Farm Fun' day. We always have a blast!
HAPPI Farm provides Equine and Animal-Assisted Therapy for American Military Veterans and Seniors and their famillies, no matter what their financial circumstances are!!! With your support either by donation or scholarship funding (4 lessons for $100), we can reach out to each of these individuals. Volunteers are always welcome to assist our staff as caregivers to the animals, as well as walkers for our students. Please contact us and schedule a visit to see our facility and what we have to offer! |
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My name is Lisa Simmons and with great pleasure, I write this testimonial to let others know that there is a way to better yourself and progress to your potential without taking fistfuls of medication or hearing people say “you'll never get better”. It’s the fantastic organized therapy of holding or petting animals and riding a horse at HAPPI Farm. It may sound trite or silly but the progression I have encountered during my short time at the farm has wanted me to continue with this therapy in great hopes of wanting to walk and learning how to maintain balance. Using my core and keeping balance, reaching for the reins, turning the horse in different directions and controlling the animal has helped me focus on getting better with my ailment of Multiple Sclerosis. I can see the progression of others who have Autism or Cerebral Palsy. The way they shine and sit tall in the saddle and learn new and interesting ways of doing things have benefits that are a life time savor and a never ending thrill of accomplishment. My goal is to ride by myself (presently, I have to ride double in case I tilt too much). I used to ride and I love it and always will. I started attending classes at HAPPI Farm in June 2013; at first the owner thought I might not be able to ride. It is now May 2014 and I rode about an hour today. With continuation of riding and physical exercise, I will obtain my goals. Thank you to the volunteers and staff at HAPPI Farm.
