About Me
The programs at Chappell Ranch are wide and varied, but all maintain the same goal of having FUN AND GROWING while working on the ranch and working with horses.
I have taught hundreds of kids leadership skills, life skills, work ethic, horsemanship skills, and riding. One of the most important aspects in working with kids is that the instructor must be in inspired so that the learning is inspired. The development of the programs is a direct result of this philosophy.
The work ethic is alive and well at the ranch as kids take care of everything from cleaning stalls, feeding, fixing fences, bucking hay, handling livestock, to doing all things ranch.
Working is a good thing and kids learn that and learn to embrace the idea that work creates opportunity! Responsibility, commitment, teamwork, perseverance, honesty, communication, and dependability, are just a handful of the life skills and leadership skills taught here.
The value of what happens at the ranch has far reaching effects once the day is done and the kids head home. Something parents love!
I'm Kim Chappell, owner and founder of Chappell Ranch. I have been in the horse business for 29 years, and in the people business just as long.
As an alumni of Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, CA, where I earned my BA degree, working with kids and adults in the role of instructor, facilitator, educator, coach, and consultant is a career woven like a tapestry out of many life experiences.
After years of witnessing the remarkable changes in people in regard to personal growth and development resulting in empowerment by way of the horse, I went back to school at Prescott College in AZ and earned my M.Ed with a concentration in Equine Assisted Learning.
I am a creative and a writer and enjoy the creative process of making something out of nothing. I currently write a column for Horse Tales Publication, am an author, blogger, and have a few special projects in the works.
The art of being an effective coach is the result of being an effective listener; a good communicator; and one who has the ability to embrace all types of kids and adults and in turn address the different styles of learning that each student brings into the arena. I am big on personal growth and it’s important to me that the students not only learn about horsemanship, riding, and ranch life, but about themselves as well.
Character building, confidence, and self-esteem, are all aspects of the programs and happen naturally when working with horses. It is a joy to see these kids and adults grow within themselves as a result of working on the ranch.
EALC (equine assisted learning & coaching) is the field of personal growth and development with the horse as co-coach. The work is done on the ground and/or in the saddle, and is something anyone can participate in. You do not need to be a horse person to find great value in EALC. The work is expedient, efficient, and effective (The 3E’s) and much ground can be covered as you face your blocks, unlock your potential, and embrace new possibilities.
I am always in a constant state of learning as I work with my horses, or as they work with me! It is not only exciting but life changing as the learning is endless. As I share my world with others, it gives me great joy to see students gain the benefits of EALC in an environment where it is safe to be YOU!
Programs for adults, kids, special interest groups, mom groups, girl scouts, etc. There is something for everyone.
Be sure to check out the many opportunities as you go through the site.
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