THANK YOU for seeing the need to create bright paths ahead
for youth who are struggling, and for acting on that insight.
You are making a difference we can all be thankful for on #ThankYouThursday!

Today we are thankful for all the amazing people around us who support growth and change in our 
communities by giving youth, who are facing challenges, the chance to Light Up Their Life at Urban Stable! 

Let’s keep the giving movement going this holiday season and continue our goal to Light Up A Life!

Help Urban Stable support five youth, facing challenges, to attend our
hands-on learning program with horses.


Your gift will Light Up A Life this holiday season!

After all more beautiful than the holiday lights is a Life that is Lit Up!


2022-2023 Annual Impact Report

Thanks to your generous support, you are lighting up lives in our community!

Read how your support is making a significant difference in Urban Stable’s
2022-2023 annual Impact Report!

My horse taught me to keep trying over again if it does not go right the first time.

Orla, student age 12


 

Unbridling Youth
Potential

Leadership
Development

 

  Students on horses-high-five  

 

“My horse helped me overcome my fears,
to relax and not worry.”

Todd, Student Aged 12 

“The horses helped me to see the small movements
and become more detail orientated.”

Audrey, Team Building Workshop Participant

 

 

Growing up can be tough. Youth can experience stress and isolation at school from not belonging to the popular cliques or feeling unsuccessful in classes. At Urban Stable we help youth to overcome challenges and develop life skills to re-engage with themselves, their education and community.

 

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Working in a team is fun, sharing ideas, reaching goals, but sometimes teams struggle with misunderstandings, impatience, and conflicts. This can cause in increase in stress and productivity suffers. Our Leadership Development sessions can address these common workplace challenges and get your team working together cohesively, reduce stress and help your team achieve their goals.

Learn More

 

 

New Program Opportunities 

 

 

Explore Horses

Horse Connection

 

 

adult connection with horses over fenceImmerse yourself in nature and explore the colourful world of horses in our new
5-week unmounted program (we will not be riding). 

Students are given time to pause and reflect on what they are learning from the horses and their teammate(s). 

  • 1 hour weekly sessions
  • Open to all ages (8 years to adult)

Email the office to register 

Students connecting with horses over fence

Make connections with our horses and build your confidence in our new 5-week unmounted accessible program. 

Hands-on horse activities and experiences are customized to the student’s abilities and needs (we will not be riding). 

  • 45mins weekly sessions
  • Open to all ages (8 years to adult)

Email the office to register 

 

 

Barn Tours

Field Trips

 

 

Horse eating grass

 

 

Meet our horses, learn about their breeds, colours, ages, personalities, and likes and dislikes. Explore the barn, see the equipment we use, hear student success stories, and enjoy coffee/tea and snacks.

Have fun and feel good knowing you are giving back. All funds raised from our Barn Tours go back into our mission programming helping youth facing barriers and adversity to unbridle their potential. 

  • Open to animal lovers of all ages
  • 45 mins – 1 hour fun, accessible barn tours
  • Groups 10-20 people (min. 10)

Email the office to register 

Educational Field Trips at Urban Stable. Meet our horses, learn about their breeds, colours, ages, personalities, and likes and dislikes. Explore the barn, see where the horses work, see the equipment we use, learn about the bedding, brushes, and feed. Learn fun horse facts and see other farm animals

Learn about Urban Stable’s experiential learning programs, hear student success stories, and enjoy soft drinks and snacks. 

  • Open to animal lovers of all ages
  • 45 mins – 1 hour fun, accessible, educational barn tours
  • Groups 10-20 people (min. 10)

Email the office to register 

 

 

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Lana Stevenson, 2023 Volunteer Of The Year!

Lana Stevenson, 2023 Volunteer Of The Year!

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Thank You Kinsmen Jackpot Bingo!

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Thank You Winnipeg Foundation!

Thank You Winnipeg Foundation!

The Winnipeg Foundation's ongoing support of Urban Stable is vital to our programs and the youth we serve. Thank you for all your support and for creating communities of well-being that strengthen our students now and into the future.  [...]