STUDENT-LED EQUINE & ANIMAL PROGRAM
Learn real animal care, leadership and farm operations, with safety and mentorship built in.
After a short pause, our student program is officially reopening. This is a hands-on, structured learning opportunity for students aged 12+ who want experience with horses and rescue animals, while building responsibility, confidence and leadership.
Program Options
Whether homeschooled or a public-school student, we have options designed for almost every schedule.
Homeschool Student Days
Two days a week (one of which is a public-school day as well) are reserved for homeschoolers who want consistent, daytime learning on the farm.
Best for students who want:
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Daytime structure + enrichment
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Animal care experience and routine
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Leadership roles and real responsibility
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A supportive, supervised environment
Public School Student Days
One day each week is reserved for public school students who want a consistenet weekly option outside school hours.
Best for students who want:
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A weekly leadership activity
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Service hours (where applicable)
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Hands-on farm and animal care experience
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Resume-building, real-world skills.
What Students Do
Students are part of a structured team and rotate through supervised roles such as:
- Stall and barn care routines
- Water, feed prep, and supply organization
- Basic grooming, tacking up and riding (when appropriate and supervised)
- Property upkeep support (safe, age-appropriate tasks)
- Animal care logs and routine checklists
- Leadership roles (team lead, supply lead, care log lead, etc.
Not just a "come hang out with animals" program, but a real learning experience with clear expectations and mentorship
Safety First (Always)
Safety is built into everything we do:
- Clear rules and boundaries
- Supervised task assignments
- Required orientation before starting
- Closed-toe shoes required (and other basic dress expectations)
- Students follow a structured routine and check-in/check-out process
- Safety Steward youth certifications may be offered as students' progress, including quick weekly hecks like "safety signage audits"
Who Can Apply
This program may be a fit if the student is:
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Responsible and able to follow directions
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Calm around animals and respectful of boundaries
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Willing to work as part of a team
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Motivated to learn (even if it's not glamourous)
Age Range: 13-17
Experience Required: None - training provided, but students must be coachable.
Enrollment & Next Steps
To join, students/parents will complete:
- An interest form
- Meet-an-greet in person
- Orientation + safety walkthrough
- Schedule Selection (homeschool or public school day)
Spots are limited to keep the program safe, structured and high-quality
Contact
Have questions or want to see if your student is a good fit?
Email: LUNAFarmandSanctuary@gmail.com
Instagram/FB: LUNAFarmandSanctuary
Location: Bullard Rd, Powder Springs GA 30127