Wild Horses Forest School

Wild Horses Forest School . We are a Veteran owned small business that believes in building connections between animals, nature and people of all abilities.

We offer the following service:
Farm events- We would love to host your birthday, work event, or just a fun day out. Individual Riding/Driving Lessons- We are working to complete our arena after our recent move, but will be offering one on one lessons with an instructor that focus on the basics of grooming, tacking, anatomy, and basic commands in the Spring of 2024. Group Riding Lessons- Our grou

p lessons often focus on building a relationship while working on shared goals with the guide of our horses. Lessons will be starting Spring of 2024. Horse Camps- We offer a few camps each year for children ages 5-12. We focus on being present in the moment, while learning and playing with the horses and other farm animals. We enjoy hiking, learning about the nature around us, enjoy a campfire and new friends. Campers get the hands-on experience of feeding, grooming, saddling, and helping out with other barn chores. Folk Classes- We offer several classes throughout the year, While what we are teaching varies, the focus is on personal growth, building a community, and sharing in skills. For more information, please contact Kali Herbst for more information. [email protected] or phone at 505-205-2411

End of summer and we are just trying to squeeze out every last drop of magic. The Wild Ones needed an end of summer part...
08/16/2026

End of summer and we are just trying to squeeze out every last drop of magic. The Wild Ones needed an end of summer party to celebrate and each year Ms.Bittzy and I say “Yes!” to all their party ideas. 🎉🥳

The puppies can’t keep up with all the adventures.
08/10/2026

The puppies can’t keep up with all the adventures.

Mama doggie is now available for adoption. She was great with the kitties, chickens, piggies and livestock.
08/08/2026

Mama doggie is now available for adoption. She was great with the kitties, chickens, piggies and livestock.

As an art teacher, I always leaned hard into open-ended projects and steered away from the cookie-cutter crafts with an ...
08/07/2026

As an art teacher, I always leaned hard into open-ended projects and steered away from the cookie-cutter crafts with an implied “right” way to finish. I never wanted to see how well children could copy me—I wanted to see what they could imagine.

The Wild Ones were given a few lumps of air-dry clay.

From that simple beginning came tiny woodland animals, dragons, strange creatures, imaginary pets, and little beings that only exist in the minds of children.

When there isn’t a model to imitate or lines to color inside, kids begin to trust their own ideas. They solve problems, experiment, tell stories, and create something that has never existed before.

Every sculpture was completely different, and that’s exactly the point.

Creativity isn’t about getting the “right” answer. It’s about having the confidence to invent your own.

I thought I was cleaning out our supplies… turns out I was just their creativity catalyst.This week, a little face paint...
08/06/2026

I thought I was cleaning out our supplies… turns out I was just their creativity catalyst.

This week, a little face paint was all it took to spark hours of imaginative play. The Wild Ones transformed into zombies, unicorns, scientists creating DNA-changing potions, and heroes carrying antivenom. The forest became whatever their stories needed it to be.

No instructions. No script. Just creativity, collaboration, and the kind of free play that reminds us how incredible children’s imaginations really are. Sometimes all they need is a little spark.

Not every bright green frog you find in Wisconsin is the one people expect!This tiny friend is a Gray Treefrog—despite i...
08/05/2026

Not every bright green frog you find in Wisconsin is the one people expect!

This tiny friend is a Gray Treefrog—despite its name, it doesn’t have to be gray at all. Gray Treefrogs can change their color from gray to green, helping them blend into tree bark, leaves, and moss. It’s one of their best defenses against predators.

A few fun facts:
🌿 They have sticky toe pads that let them climb trees, windows, and even smooth surfaces.
🐸 They spend most of their lives high in the trees, so spotting one at eye level is always a special surprise.
🎵 During spring and summer, the males make loud musical trills to attract mates—even though they’re only about 1½ to 2 inches long!
❄️ One of their most amazing adaptations is that they can survive winter by allowing much of their body to freeze. Natural chemicals in their bodies act like antifreeze, protecting their cells until they thaw in spring.

Finding creatures like this reminds us that nature is full of incredible adaptations hiding in plain sight. Slowing down to observe, ask questions, and learn together is one of our favorite parts of Forest School.

From Seed to Sanctuary: Life in Our Milkweed PatchRemember the milkweed patch we started from seed? What began as tiny s...
08/04/2026

From Seed to Sanctuary: Life in Our Milkweed Patch
Remember the milkweed patch we started from seed? What began as tiny seeds tucked into the soil has transformed into a bustling micro-ecosystem right before our eyes! Taking the time to pause, observe, and really look closely at a single plant is one of our favorite ways to slow down and practice quiet observation.
Here is a look at who’s living in and visiting our milkweed patch lately:
Oleander Aphids: If you look closely at the new growth on top, you will see a vibrant cluster of tiny yellow-orange aphids. While they feast on the sap of the tender stem, they also draw in hungry beneficial predators like ladybugs and lacewings!
Monarch Butterfly Caterpillars: Keep a keen eye out—monarchs are lurking about! Milkweed is the essential home and food source for monarch larvae, and finding their small eggs tucked under the leaves or watching caterpillars munch away is always a highlight.
Our Resident Tree Frog: We were lucky enough to spot a sweet little tree frog hanging out among the big, sturdy leaves, using the broad foliage as perfect shade and a prime hunting ground.
Beetles, Earwigs & More: From scurrying earwigs taking shelter in the stem joints to colorful beetles dropping in for a visit, this patch has become a full-service bug hotel.
Forest School Challenge: Next time you pass a milkweed plant, take two minutes to stand completely still. Look under three leaves, inspect the top buds, and see how many different creatures you can spot making it their home!

The Wild Ones set out on another adventure, this time exploring Stephen’s Falls at Gov. Dodge State Park with friends.Ev...
08/02/2026

The Wild Ones set out on another adventure, this time exploring Stephen’s Falls at Gov. Dodge State Park with friends.

Every trail offers something new to discover—cool rushing water, towering rock formations, tiny creatures to observe, and endless opportunities for curiosity to lead the way. Childhood is meant to be muddy boots, full hearts, and memories made outdoors.

Where should our next adventure take us?

A little genetics lesson from the garden. 🌸This isn’t two flowers—it’s one zinnia. The perfectly divided white and pink ...
07/31/2026

A little genetics lesson from the garden. 🌸

This isn’t two flowers—it’s one zinnia. The perfectly divided white and pink petals are the result of a rare natural phenomenon called a sectoral chimera.

A chimera occurs when a plant contains two genetically different groups of cells. In this flower, one group of cells produces the pink pigment called anthocyanin, while the other does not, leaving those petals white. As the flower developed, each cell line stayed on its own side, creating this striking split down the middle.

While unusual, chimeras can occur naturally in many plants. They remind us that genetics isn’t always predictable, and sometimes the most fascinating lessons are growing quietly in our own gardens.

We love finding these unexpected opportunities to stop, observe, ask questions, and learn from the world around us. 🌿

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11800 W Riverside Road
Gratiot, WI
53541

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 9pm
Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 9pm
Thursday 6am - 9pm
Friday 6am - 9pm
Saturday 6am - 9pm
Sunday 6am - 9pm

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