Horse-Powered Reading Camp | Kalamazoo News

This summer, kids ages seven and up are riding the waves of learning at HorsePowered Reading, a unique literacy camp in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where horses aren’t just for riding—they’re teachers. Developed by Dr. Michele Pickel using the EAGALA model, the program blends equine interaction with reading lessons to boost comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary while tackling social and emotional hurdles. Small groups of six kids, guided by teachers and volunteers, use props and toys in the corral to visualize learning challenges. Sessions run four days a week from 9 AM to noon—expect tired but thrilled kids after a full day of mental, physical, and emotional engagement. It’s proof that sometimes the most unexpected partnerships—like horses and books—can unlock the most powerful learning. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1f90022b313b1f6d