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September is Su***de Prevention Month. 💙Sometimes the person who is struggling the most is also the person saying, “I’m ...
09/02/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month. 💙

Sometimes the person who is struggling the most is also the person saying, “I’m fine.”

They still go to work.
Still take care of everyone else.
Still laugh.
Still show up.

And still feel completely alone inside.

This month is a reminder to check on your people.

Not because you have the perfect words.
Not because you know how to fix what they’re going through.

But because knowing someone cares can matter more than we realize.

We believe connection matters. We believe people need places where they can feel safe, seen, and accepted exactly where they are. And sometimes, the most important thing we can do for another person is simply remind them:

You matter.
You are worth checking on.
And you do not have to carry everything alone. 💙

If you are struggling or worried about someone you love, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

08/30/2026

Tiny dog. Big pasture. Zero speed limit. 😂🐾💨
Maggie is LOVING farm life.

There is a lot more behind these programs than horses and a few activities in an arena. 🐴💙And I think that’s important t...
08/28/2026

There is a lot more behind these programs than horses and a few activities in an arena. 🐴💙

And I think that’s important to know.

The life skills programs I facilitate at Hare’s Meadow Farm are based on the Building Block™ Equine Assisted Learning curriculum.

It wasn’t created because someone thought working with horses sounded like a nice idea.

The curriculum was carefully developed over years, with each exercise building on the one before it and working toward specific learning goals.

And it has been studied.

Research involving the Universities of Regina, Saskatchewan and Calgary examined this approach to Equine Assisted Learning.

A later study involving McMaster University and the Universities of Regina and Saskatchewan examined the Building Block™ program and found outcomes that supported its goals, including:

🌿 Building positive relationships
🌿 Learning about yourself
🌿 Developing a more positive sense of self
🌿 Building practical life skills

Research connected to this work has also been published in peer-reviewed literature and indexed in PubMed.

Why does that matter to me?

Because when someone trusts me enough to step into the arena, I want there to be more behind their experience than good intentions.

There is a reason for the activity.

There is a reason for the order.

There is a skill we’re working toward.

And there is a process for taking what happens with the horse and connecting it back to real life.

Communication. Boundaries. Trust. Confidence. Leadership. Problem solving. Working with others.

These programs are fun. They can be powerful. And yes, there can be some pretty incredible moments with a horse.

But underneath those moments is a structured, researched approach to learning.

That’s one of the reasons I chose this particular certification and curriculum.

I wanted the work I bring to my community to have substance behind it.

Because the people who walk through my gate deserve that.

08/24/2026

It’s been a hotter than usual summer. 🔥🐴
This is the indicator that it’s time to hose the horses down 😅

In other news: Meet Noggin. 😂Noggin hatched while I was away at training in June and had a rather unfortunate welcome to...
08/24/2026

In other news:

Meet Noggin. 😂

Noggin hatched while I was away at training in June and had a rather unfortunate welcome to the world when one of the hens scalped him.

He looked…concerning.

Thankfully, he healed up beautifully. His head feathers, however, apparently received no notification that they were supposed to grow back.

So now he looks a little bit like Larry David. 😂

Noggin has officially graduated to being out and about with the rest of the flock, although “out and about” currently means spending most of his time hiding from everyone. Hence the quality wildlife-photography-through-the-bushes photo.

After everything this funny little guy went through, though, seeing him out there doing normal chicken things makes me pretty happy.

Welcome to the Hare’s Meadow cast of characters, Noggin. ❤️

Please respect his privacy during this difficult hair-growth journey. 👴🏼 😅

08/24/2026

Katie saying “I told you so” 😜

After a week of stall rest, wound care, worrying, cleaning, flushing, spraying, fly-fighting and trying to convince Katie that I actually do know what’s best for her…

She has officially been cleared to leave her stall. 🎉

I’m still caring for her wound several times a day, and we still have healing ahead of us, but she’s allowed back out with her friends.

And, well…

I think the video speaks for itself. 😂

That horse leading the charge?

Yep. That’s my injured patient.

Seeing her feeling this good after everything last week makes my heart very happy. ❤️

Farm life can turn on a dime. A few days ago I was exhausted and worried. Today I’m watching Katie run across the pasture with her friends.

I’ll take this kind of update any day. 🐴❤️

Katie has officially self-discharged from medical care. 😂Me: “You’re getting more turnout with your buddies, but you sti...
08/23/2026

Katie has officially self-discharged from medical care. 😂

Me: “You’re getting more turnout with your buddies, but you still need to stay in your stall at night so I can keep an eye on that wound.”

Katie: Thank you for your feedback. I have reviewed your treatment plan and respectfully declined. 🐴

Sometime last night or early this morning, Miss Independent got herself out of her stall.

Apparently all of the wound cleaning, flushing, spraying, fly protection, stall moving, monitoring, and carefully increasing her turnout has led Katie to one conclusion:

“I feel much better. I’ll take it from here.”

So this morning’s farm activity includes a bonus round of CSI: Stall Edition to figure out exactly how my patient staged her escape. 😂

I suppose I should be grateful she’s feeling well enough to have opinions about her recovery.

Farm life. You can either laugh or stand in the barn aisle staring blankly into the middle distance. Today, I’m choosing to laugh. 😂❤️

Farm life has been a little heavier than usual this week.Last weekend, Katie suffered a pretty serious injury. Unfortuna...
08/22/2026

Farm life has been a little heavier than usual this week.

Last weekend, Katie suffered a pretty serious injury. Unfortunately, her wound couldn’t be stitched, which means we’re now in the not-so-glamorous part of horse ownership: cleaning and flushing it several times a day, treating it, battling the relentless Florida flies and gnats, and moving her between stalls to try to keep her comfortable in this brutal heat.

It’s been a lot.

I’ll admit, I’m tired. Between caring for Katie, the heat, the farm, the business, and regular life, there have been moments this week when I’ve felt pretty wrung out.

But I’ve been thinking about something.

I seem to have had my share of hard seasons, and I’ve learned that I don’t have to pretend the hard things aren’t hard in order to see the good.

The good is still there alongside them.

Katie is here. She’s being incredibly patient while I care for her. Well, sort of. 😂 Her wound is getting the attention it needs. I have people I can call when I need help or advice. And every day we get through is another day of healing.

Maybe that’s another lesson from the horses.

Sometimes resilience isn’t charging bravely through an obstacle.

Sometimes it’s getting up the next morning, grabbing the Betadine bottle, and doing what needs to be done. ❤️

So if I’ve been a little quiet around here lately, that’s where I’ve been.

Taking care of one of my girls. 🐴❤️

Happy Gotcha day Katie Bug💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
08/20/2026

Happy Gotcha day Katie Bug
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Maggie has decided the horse pasture is her new favorite place. 😂🐴She’s been having the BEST time running around, explor...
08/17/2026

Maggie has decided the horse pasture is her new favorite place. 😂🐴

She’s been having the BEST time running around, exploring, and hanging out with the horses.

And judging by these photos, I’m not sure who is more curious about who. 😂

I love watching moments like this unfold at Hare’s Meadow. No agenda. No pressure. Just animals being animals, enjoying the space and figuring each other out.

Maggie seems pretty convinced she belongs with the herd now. 💛

I’m not sure the horses have officially voted yet. 😂

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