VIBE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
VIBE Leadership.
Through this program, we are able to train the student volunteers in PATH equine therapy methodology and develop their internal leadership skills with the goal of the student participants being able to support our staff in working with the children we serve. VIBE Leadership is built on a foundation of leadership workshops, volunteerism, mentorship, and opportunities for achievement. VIBE Leadership consists of learning horsemanship skills and how to care for animals, spending time building a working bond with our therapy horses and goats, and learning to apply leadership skills within our organization, all while earning volunteer hours necessary for graduation. VIBE also offers potential industry-recognized certifications, part-time employment, and community awards for high school and college volunteers.
BENEFITS of our VIBE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
√ LEARN ALL HORSEMANSHIP SKILLS, HOW TO CARE FOR GOATS & BARN MANAGEMENT
√ GAIN VALUABLE LEADERSHIP SKILLS FROM OUR AWARD-WINNING LEADERSHIP COACHES
√ OPPORTUNITIES TO MENTOR CHILDREN IN OUR PROGRAM
√ EARN ALL VOLUNTEER HOURS NEEDED
√ ANNUAL AWARDS GIVEN AND LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE FROM INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE
√ ENJOY THE THERAPEUTIC ATMOSPHERE AT HARMONY HOPE STABLES AND SO MUCH MORE!
HOW CAN HORSES TEACH LEADERSHIP SKILLS?
Horses are prey animals and have a herd mentality. The herd leader is the strongest member, known as the alpha. Horses are highly sensitive to the emotions of the person handling them. They are our mirrors; equines can perceive our feelings and thoughts and reflect them immediately in their body language.
If you want to build a trusting relationship with a horse, he will need to feel safe and you will need to learn how to communicate in his non-verbal world. This requires patience and self awareness. Once you develop the skills needed to reach this goal, the horse will follow you just like he follows the alpha in his herd and you will gain valuable leadership skills to carry with you for the rest of your life.
CONFIDENCE • FOCUS • BETTER COMMUNICATION • SELF AWARENESS
SELF REGULATE • ASSERTIVENESS • DEVELOP SENSE OF CALMNESS
VIBE Leadership Team
Kristi Huddleston
PATH Certified, ESMHL
VIBE Leadership Coaches
BILL HUDDLESTON
William (Bill) Huddleston is a member of the Board of Directors of Harmony Hope Stables,
and is also the husband of Kristi Huddleston, it’s founder and President. He shares the responsibility of raising 14-year- old twins with Kristi and loves the ability to be there for them as they navigate this world as teenagers.
At the age of 23, Bill began a career as a Firefighter/Paramedic for the City of Hollywood, Florida. Hired in 1988, he served in this capacity for nearly 31 years before retiring with the rank of Captain in June of 2019. During those years, Bill responded to every type of emergency imaginable and did so with professionalism. He always felt fortunate to be given the opportunity to serve his community.
For the final eight years of his career, Bill assumed the additional responsibility of representing his fellow Firefighters in labor relations matters as their Union President. In this capacity, he dealt with a plethora of issues, ranging from simple disciplinary matters to contract negotiations and including all manner of ancillary challenges/ issues. While working directly with the Mayor, City Manager, the Commissioners of the City of Hollywood and its Fire Administration, Bill was able to develop and maintain professional and respectful relationships with everyone. This work earned him two very prestigious awards: The “Presidents Award”, by the Broward County Council of Professional Firefighters in 2013; and “Labor Leader of the Year” in 2019, by the Florida Professional Firefighters; both were conferred by his peers for outstanding work done while representing the City of Hollywood Firefighters and their families.
Retired now from both of his previous positions, Bill feels extremely fortunate to carry out his calling to help others by doing his upmost to accommodate his wife, Kristi’s dream, which has such a positive impact on Martin County children in need and their families. He maintains the entirety of our beautiful property at Harmony Hope Stables and takes care of the horses that reside there, considering it a blessing that he can help provide such a pastoral setting for all of our therapeutic programs.
RAHZ SLAUGHTER
Rahz “The Motivator” Slaughter is a motivational speaker who has spent years helping children and teens improve their mindsets and take charge of their lives. Born with a disability and raised by a single mother who suffered from addiction, Rahz has been labeled countless times and told that he had limitations and that there would be things that he could not do, be, or achieve. Despite these messages, Rahz was born with a growth mindset and set out to create a life of his doing and not what others expected of him.
Today Rahz Slaughter is a motivational speaker, 3X author, and successful business owner. He is also an athlete, personal trainer, nutritionist, and teen life coach. Rahz has spent more than 21 years in the fitness and health industry, coaching and motivating clients of all ages to make better life choices and improve their health. As a Color Code Interpersonal Skills Trainer and NLP practitioner, Rahz has tools to help people overcome their limits and reach their full potential.
These tools have also helped Rahz to transform how he deals with others. Rahz and his stepson, Nicky, have never been closer. And training teens has never been more accessible. With this new resource, Rahz was inspired to share it with his clients and vastly improve their lives.
Learn More about Rahz www.RahzSlaughter.com
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Vibe Leadership Workshops
Utilizing theses two incredible books our Vibe Coaches and equine partners, will teach Vibe Volunteers how to build excellent character traits and valuable leadership skills!
