The Summer Reading Program at Whispering Acres provides a unique and engaging way for students to develop essential reading skills while forming special connections with horses. Through interactive sessions, students focus on five critical reading components: phonemic awareness, decoding, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. By choosing their own horse or animal to read to, participants build confidence in their abilities, practice reading in a non-judgmental environment, and experience the calming presence of these gentle animals. This program not only strengthens literacy skills but also fosters a love for reading in a setting that is both supportive and inspiring.