Capital Area Therapeutic Riding Association (CATRA) will host opportunities to interact with miniature horses at its farm, 168 Station Road, Grantville. There are fees for the programs.

A Busy Ladies Mini Mental Break will be held on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 1 to 2 p.m. Women are invited to take a break from their hectic schedules to care for a miniature horse or miniature donkey for an hour and learn to communicate positively.

Miniature horse lessons will be offered on Oct. 24 and Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 7 p.m. Participants will learn a variety of skills, including mini horse care, grooming, use of a halter and lead rope, and safety. The lessons are open to all children, teens, and adults. Students under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult throughout the lesson. Attendees should dress for the weather and wear closed-toe shoes, such as boots, hard-soled shoes, or sneakers.

CATRA offers HighHOPES Miniature Horse Programs on the first Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. The activities are for children ages 6 to 10 and their parents or guardians. The upcoming programs include a Mini Horse UnicornQuest on Nov. 2 and a Mini Horse Holiday Adventure on Dec. 7. Children will experience hands-on learning in proper horse leading and care, problem solving, healthy communication, and volunteer service. Interactive caregiver discussions are incorporated into each program. Space is limited.

For more information or to register for any of these programs, visit https://catra.net/programs. Additional details about miniature horse lessons and the Busy Ladies Mini Mental Break are available by contacting Ben Nolt at 717-649-9822 or bnolt@catra.net.