Events

HorsePowered Math – “Measuring UP”

LyonHeart 3135 West 22nd St., Kearney, NE, United States

Learning to measure can feel challenging. Our four-legged teachers make learning these valuable skills a hands-on activity. Measuring our horses takes the boring out of math, ensuring an interactive activity. This isn’t your typical math class! Your child will experience a variety of measuring tools, many of them only found in the world of horses. Participants will measure the horses’ height, calculate the weight of all the horses and create their own obstacle course.

Free

HorsePowered Life Skills – “Back to School – Be BOLD”

LyonHeart 3135 West 22nd St., Kearney, NE, United States

Looking forward to going back to school is exciting for some children.  But sometimes, it can feel scary or overwhelming to children. Maybe it’s starting a new grade, feeling anxious about a subject they don’t like or getting used to the school schedule again. Whatever challenge your child may face, we are here to help. Our equine teachers will show them how to change their mindset from fear to BE BOLD.

Free

Pony Express Book Club & Escape Room Combo

LyonHeart 3135 West 22nd St., Kearney, NE, United States

Travel back in time and relive the adventures of Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express by Eleanor Coerr. This adventure will be a unique experience - combining a book club discussion to discover clues to the puzzles along the route each of the four weeks.

Free

Equine Escape Room – Party Poopers

LyonHeart 3135 West 22nd St., Kearney, NE, United States

A beautiful party has been all set up for you and your friends.  But, oh no, some party poopers crashed the party and hid all the treats. You and your friends will have to search high and low to find clues to find the missing treats. But can you - with the help of your horse buddies - before it is time to go home?

Free

Shifty Shapes Scavenger Hunt

LyonHeart 3135 West 22nd St., Kearney, NE, United States

Scavenger hunts allows your child to learn in an engaging environment that awakens their curiosity while solving clues to find those Shifty - Sneaky Shapes hiding on the horses, in the barn and in the arena. Your child will work with a team to do some creative math and reading problem-solving skills. Your child is going to love this new adventure - all while interacting with horses.  Designed for ages four through 2nd grade.

Free

Give Where You Live Destination Event

Come see the horses, Board members, staff and volunteers at our annual Give Where You Live Destination Event. Date: Thursday, December 1, 2022 Place: 3135 West 22nd Street, Kearney, NE Time: 11:00 - 4:00 Lunch - 11:00 - 1:00 Pie & Coffee - 1:00 - 4:00 Give Where You Live is a 24-hours of on-line

Silent Auction – Kiwanis Club Pancake Feed

Buffalo County Fairgrounds 3807 Avenue N, Kearney, United States

Join us for some delicious pancakes (proceeds going to the Kiwanis Club). Then check out our Silent Auction Table and Bake Sale (proceeds going to LyonHeart Equine Assisted Learning Scholarship Program). If you would like to donate to our silent auction/bake sale, please fill out this form and we will be in touch with you!

Cowboy Social Fundraiser

Harmon Park Acitivity Center 3100 5th Avenue, Kearney, NE, United States

Cowboy Social Fundraiser Sunday, March 26, 2023 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Harmon Park Activity Center, 3100 5th Avenue, Kearney, NE Enjoy Dutch Oven Desserts - created on-site Featuring Cowboy Poets - R P Smith & Jake Riley Featuring musician - Art Hansen Seating is limited. Reservations are highly recommended to reserve a seat at the

HorsePowered Book Club

LyonHeart 3135 West 22nd St., Kearney, NE, United States

Blaze and Forest Fire written by C.W. Anderson is an old classic filled with rich vocabulary with a setting in a different country and in a different time period (1936).

Free

Holdrege Summer Reading Kick-Off Program

Holdrege Area Public Library

Date:  Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Where: Holdrege Area Public Library Time:  5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Reading is extremely critical throughout the year, but it becomes even more critical during the summer months. Summer break is typically a time for children to relax and enjoy not having schoolwork to worry about. However, all this free time

Grudge Busters – HorsePowered Life Skills

LyonHeart 3135 West 22nd St., Kearney, NE, United States

Did you know that horses don’t hold grudges? Why, because they listen! This program will help your child discover that grudges are often based on feelings and not facts. Your child will have the opportunity to learn and practice the number one skill to prevent and bust those grudges immediately (from the horses themselves).

Free