Total Equine Learning CenterCONFIDENCE BUILT ON A HORSE CAN CARRY YOU THROUGH LIFE

Seeking a base of operations in Upper Allen Township

Our Mission

Provide recreational and therapeutic riding

instruction on surrendered and rescued horses

to improve the lives of children and adults in

our community.

Total Equine Learning Center’sProgram Director

Other notable achievements:

Received certification from PSU to teach therapeutic recreational riding

Over 40 years of equine management experience

38 years supporting West Shore Recreation Board camps

Joanne received her B.S. degree in Animal Industries from Penn State University in 1975

and continued education credits in riding for the disabled through PSU’s training courses

in 1989. She has owned horses since 1972 and has been teaching professionally since 1977.

Joanne Hocker

Has instructed 5000+ students

Past member and has served on the Animal Health and Diagnostics Committee for the state of Pennsylvania for 4 years

Founder of “Home Away From Home Equine Care” a nonprofit dedicated to the care of rescued and surrendered horses

About the Programs

Total Equine Learning Center (TELC) offers a variety of

programs through local recreation departments.

There are different levels of programs for beginner

through intermediate riders with the emphasis on

education and therapy. Advanced riders are

encouraged to develop relationships with private land

owners or boarding stables. Additional programs are

offered specifically for children and adults with

disabilities.

Total Equine Learn Centers Offers Exceptional Experiences

Certified Instruction

Therapeutic Riding Programs

Riding Lessons

Summer Camps

Working Student Programs

Opportunities for students to experience birthing/foaling and a comprehensive education on the horse from birth to training age

Other unique programs

The Programs’ Reach

West Shore Recreation

Mechanicsburg Rehab

Margret Moul Home

Hampden Township

Silver Springs Township

Students referred by local support services

and physicians for disabled and learning

disabilities who would benefit from the

interaction with horses

The Heart of the Programs

The StaffCurrent staff of 3 volunteers

Additional support made up of volunteers fulfilling school/community service hours, individual program service hours, or simply “helping out” to support a good cause

The RidersRange in age from 3-70

50+ students a week

International students for exchange education

The Horses30-35

Diversity in training and size to meet any rider’s needs

All rescued or surrendered (Home Away From Home Equine Care)

Total Equine Learning CenterNeeds a Home

These programs have contributed positively to the

cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of

thousands of children and adults in our area, but with the

impending lose of our facility on July 5th, 2021,

these programs are in jeopardy.

1215 McCormick Road Facility Needs

To continue successfully supporting clients and provide a positive

experience for Upper Allen Township residents, the facility will need:

The barn with use of all 12 stalls

Pastures located at the front of the property

Access to trail surrounding the property

In Closing…

The Total Equine Learning Center has touched the lives

of thousands of individuals. Although the positive

impact on our community has been vast, there are still

thousands more we can reach. The mission isn’t over.

By way of the love of a horse, there is more healing and

education to be done.

Thank you.

To see some of the lives impacted by our programs, visit us on

Facebook at Total Equine Learning Center.