See What Michigan Horse Council Youth Strives For...
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Christie Showerman - 2018 MHC Catalyst Award Winner
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Upcoming Youth Meetings
GET A LEG UP! Join the Conversation with the Michigan Horse Council’s Youth Membership.
Our Youth membership is designed to connect you to all things equine, with the right people, places and opportunities that best suit your gifts, goals and dreams.
Learn More About MHC Scholarship Opportunities
Horse Camps |
College Equestrian Teams |
Jr. and High School Teams |
Equine Competitions |
Therapy Programs |
Equine Internships |
Horse Lesson Programs |
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MHC New Youth Committee Chair - Lena Edson
Lena Edson, Equine Center for Learning Program Manager, is passionate about creating impactful experiences through equine-assisted services. She helps to create an environment focused on building connections and fostering growth, focusing on the whole student—not just their behavior—when working with them. Horses play a powerful role in helping students develop key life skills such as emotional regulation, confidence, and problem-solving. Lena is also a PATH Intl Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor. She incorporates therapeutic horseback riding into the program, which can help enhance physical coordination, balance, muscle strength, and emotional well-being. Through interactions with horses, students can learn responsibility and improve communication. Lena's dedication to equine-assisted services is rooted in her belief that these experiences help provide students with a supportive and hands-on experience that can set them up with skills for long-term success. Beyond the barn, Lena is currently pursuing her master's in youth development to continue to grow and learn about the best practices to support adolescents positively. Through it all, she is dedicated to helping students grow holistically and setting them up for long-term success through the transformative power of horses.