Iron Horse Equine and Agricultural Science (IHEAS)

Iron Horse Equine and Agricultural Science (IHEAS) is a private enrichment homeschool program for K-12th grade students. It includes industry-based experiential learning in animal and plant science, entrepreneurship, work study, and opportunities to apply concepts to real world situations and skills needed for entry level positions. Other program offerings include equine education, Equine Assisted Learning and Horse Amazing Math, art sessions with live models and horses and/or other farm animals, and Family Barn Equine Education Day.

Programs

• Iron Horse Equine and Agricultural Science (IHEAS) private enrichment homeschool program — K-12th grade · Wednesday 6-12 grades; Thursday K-5 grades full day or half day; Friday 4-9 grades full day; one day a month Thursday or Friday option · Industry based experiential learning in animal and plant science; classes begin the week of September 7, 2026; work study available with limited spots.
• Art at Iron Horse - Mr. Kyle Instructor — Monthly sessions; classes either 9a-12p or 12:30-3:30p · $15–$50 per class · Focus on different mediums such as watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, pastels; each class has a live model, a horse and/or other farm animals.
• Wonderful World of Horses (WWH) — 8 years and older · Summer 3-day sessions; Tuesday 1 day a week 10:00-3:00 · $265–$1,900 · Equine education; level 1.
• All About Horses (AAH) — 8 years and older · Tuesday 1 day a week 10:00-3:00 · Equine education; levels 2-4.
• Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and Horse Amazing Math (HAM) — Private or family 45 min - 1 hr. session · $75 per session · O.K. Corral Series; life skills, crisis to O.K. Re-circle, experiential learning with horses.
• Family Barn Equine Education Day — 3rd Sunday each month 2:30-3:30 · $10–$25 · Suggested donation per family.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–17 years old
• Price range: $10–$1,900
• Current session: Weekly Program September 8 thru May 2027 (Sep 8–May 31, 2027)
• General schedule: 30-week private enrichment program; weekly program September 8 thru May 2027; monthly sessions; one day a month attendance options in September-May.

About the provider

Susan Kamlan is listed as President, Web, Equine Professional, CHA Instructor, O.K Corral Certified, and Daily care. Janet Notsch is listed as Vice President and Prayer and support. LeRoy Walter is listed as Treasurer, Darlea Simmons as Bookkeeping, Kyle Fladland as Support Services, the Sahhar Family as Support/Volunteer, and Cassie Hollers as supporting horse adoptions. The organization says Susan Kamlan started IHCYR in 2003, became a 501(c)3 in 2005, and will continue IHEAS in 2026.

Small class size; two classes according to age/grade; Wednesday 6-12 grades, Thursday K-5 full day or half day, Friday 4-9 grades. Students must complete and be tested Level 1 and safely ride independently for private/semi-private sessions. Off-site trail riding is available when Level 2 or 3 is completed. 48-hour notice is required if not able to attend or it will count for a session. What to bring includes water bottle, lunch, snacks, hat, warm jacket. What to wear includes sunscreen, ball caps, long pants, boots. Family Barn Equine Education Day has suggested donation per family.

Last updated September 27, 2026.