Reading-at-the-Ranch

Join us in reading a book to our wonderful therapy animals!

Part of our Outdoor Educational program, Reading-at-the-Ranch and Books-at-Bushel-Barns are open to students of all ages and aims to encourage reading and communication skills, public speaking and community literacy, as well as foster a connection with animals.

Participants may bring a book of their own, select one from our library, or even bring schoolwork that they might need help with!

We are looking for volunteers to help with R-A-R! Contact us today!

📚READING AT THE RANCH is back for 2026, and is also hitting the road to offer BOOKS AT BUSHEL BARNS in Pfafftown/Winston-Salem!📚

Do you love reading -and- animals?! Plan to join us this year at our primary center in Statesville or at our “sister farm” Bushel Barns in Pfafftown (a suburb of Winston-Salem) to read books with horses, donkeys, goats, and more! Part of Equuvation’s Outdoor Educational program,✨Reading at the Ranch✨and ✨Books at Bushel Barns✨are open to students of all ages and aims to encourage reading and communication skills, public speaking, community literacy, and a connection with animals. Free to attend; books & snacks provided. RSVP required.

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READING AT THE RANCH {Statesville}:

THU 26 March – 4p-5p • THU 21 May – 4p-5p • THU 27 August – 4p-5p • THU 15 October – 4p-5p

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BOOKS AT BUSHEL BARNS {Pfafftown}:

FRI 15 May – 4p-5p • FRI 09 October – 4p-5p

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An email will be sent 3 days prior to each event with full details for all registered participants.

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Event may be cancelled for weather. All registered participants will be contacted re: weather the day of the event.

• No cost to attend.

• All ages are welcome! Families, siblings, friends—please leave your pets at home!

• Closed toe shoes are REQUIRED.

• Suggestions to bring with you:

  • BOOKS!

  • Chair, yoga mat or blanket

  • Water bottle or other beverages.

RSVP is REQUIRED. Click here to reserve your spots!

Email info@equuvation.org with any questions.