JOY EQUINE PHILOSOPHIES

Our Mission & Vision

• Mission:      Inspire the World with Joy!
• Vision:      A world where people, families, communities, businesses, institutions,      and the world are overflowing with Joy!

Our Core Values & Philosophies in Action

We integrate these philosophies into our horsemanship and LifeLeadership™ coaching.

• STUDY & PRACTICE THE ART OF JOY
      Joy doesn’t just “happen” it’s something we practice every day. In the      barn, the arena, and in life, we intentionally choose gratitude, presence,      and growth.
• ORIGINAL DESIGN & INFINITE POTENTIAL
      Every person and every horse is uniquely designed by their infinite      creator. By leaning into that original design, students discover their      infinite potential and build the courage to pursue it.
• WHOLENESS 💚⁴ WELLNESS
      Our “Whole Person Paradigm” includes the “four work ethics”:
  • Spiritual:       Pursuing God, Meaning & Purpose, this is our why, “Joy.”
  • Emotional:       Love & Leadership, leading self, others and horses with       courage and kindness. 
  • Mental:       Order & Management, clear thinking, planning, and problem-solving.
  • Physical:       Sleep, Nutrition, Sweat, Grit & Grind, the discipline of caring for       both horse and rider.
• I WILL WORK ON ME FOR YOU
      Healthy relationships with horses and people come from personal      responsibility. Students are challenged to work on their own character so      they can give their best to others. We do battle with our ego every day. 
• THE SPIRIT OF RECIPROCAL PLAY
      We build relationships that are fun, life-giving, and mutually respectful.      Whether roping in the arena, cleaning stalls, or laughing around the      campfire, we practice the joy of teamwork.
• EXTREME OWNERSHIP
      With horses, excuses don’t work. Freedom and growth come from owning our      responsibilities, both in the saddle and in life.
• FOCUS ON OTHERS EXPERIENCE
      We teach students to consider the “experience” they create, how they show      up for their horse, their peers, their families, and their community.      Every moment is an opportunity to spread Joy.
• RADICAL TRUTH & TRANSPARENCY
      Humans and Horses demand honesty. We are committed to being truthful, with      ourselves, with others, and with our emotions, be believe this is the      foundation of trust.
• HUMAN LIFE VALUE
      We measure success not by profit, but by people. Every lesson, every ride,      every chore is an investment in building whole, healthy humans who bring      real value to the world.