Victory Hill Therapeutic Horsemanship

When working to build a trusting relationship with your horse, it is essential that we understand their communication. Horses are constantly communicating and observing the world around them. The most frequent question that our participants ask is, "What does that (behavior) mean?" Here's a little video that nicely explains the true meaning behind many misunderstood behaviors and what your horse is trying to tell you.

Want to learn more? Horsemanship Lessons at Victory Hill are the perfect way to learn how to interact with a horse in a meaningful way that helps you build a trusting relationship and teaches you life skills you never ever realized you needed. Horses understand us in a deeply meaningful way, without judgement, and teach us so many important life lessons!

If Your Horse Nudges You With Their Nose, Here's What It Really Means… your horse nudges you with its muzzle, ...

Finn says, “Happy Monday, Y’all!” Our petting zoo is an important part of our therapeutic team. They are quite skilled at putting a smile on your face and joy in your heart! 🩷

We offer our enthusiastic CONGRATULATIONS to Linda Phillips Olivo, our dedicated Director of Development, and the entire Leadership Orange class of 2026! 🎉🎉🎉

They have spent the past ten months learning about Orange County infrastructure, government, agriculture, tourism, non-profits, EMS, local business, court system, and more! They made life-long friendships and joined the ranks of many Orange County Leaders and alumni who have gone before them.

Meet Ellie.

While our horses do a lot of the healing around here, we'd be remiss if we didn't acknowledge the emotional support provided by our resident barn cat.

No appointments.
No paperwork.
No judgment.

Just a fluffy supervisor who occasionally appears when you need a smile.

💙 Sometimes the smallest members of the farm make the biggest impact.

🎉 Sponsor Spotlight 🎉

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Cranberry Creek Farms in Slate Hill for sponsoring Victory Hill Therapeutic Horsemanship's 6th Annual Road Rally!

If you've never visited Cranberry Creek Farms, you're missing one of Orange County's hidden gems! From beautifully themed gift areas and boutique-style clothing to candles, gourmet foods, delicious cakes, pies, and so much more, there's truly something for everyone. It's the perfect place to find a unique gift, treat yourself, or simply enjoy a little shopping adventure.

We are grateful for their generosity and commitment to our community. Their support helps us continue providing life-changing equine-assisted services to those who need them most.

Be sure to stop by and support a local business that truly supports the community! 💙🐴

📅 Event Date: October 17, 2026
🔗 To Get Tickets and Learn More: https://victoryhillth.networkforgood.com/events/99298-victory-hill-6th-annual-road-rally

Want to get involved? Sponsorship opportunities are available! Reach out to [email protected] or call 845-843-0020 to learn more.

💙One of our favorite Authors, Shane Bryceland, and his novel “Normal Outside, Battle Inside” will be in the afternoon session. Come on out to Thrall Library in Middletown to meet this AMAZING Author and many others!!

Shane Bryceland is a talented author whose personal experience gives him incredible insight to the autistic mind. He takes readers on an incredible journey with compelling characters as they navigate a neurotypical world and work to find their own way. This novel is filled with knuckle gripping excitement, humor, and suspense. Reader’s will gain a new understanding of the challenges presented to people with autism, cheer as they overcome and triumph, and fall in love with the characters!

Come meet Shane, get your copy signed and hear about his next exciting novel coming out later this year! 💙

We need your VOTE today by 5pm! Our dedicated and fearless Director of Development, Linda, is competing in the Leadership Orange Tourism Challenge and needs your vote! Please click on the post below, click on the individual pictures and "Like" the Team #1 - Landmark Legends pic to cast your vote!!

The team with the most votes for best dressed/best them wins the challenge!! Her team is representing important landmarks around Orange County. Linda is representing one of her favorite places - the Harness Racing Museum. Go Linda and Team 1!!

💙🐴 The campaign ends soon. The need does not.

We are entering the final few days of the Horses for Mental Health Campaign, and there is something important we want you to know:

Access to healing should never depend on affordability. Your donation ensures it doesn't.

Every week at Victory Hill, veterans, first responders, and individuals facing emotional challenges come to us looking for peace, confidence, connection, hope, and sometimes simply the chance to take a deep breath.

And every week, our horses help make that possible.

What many people don't see are the quiet victories:
✨ A child speaking up for the first time.
✨ A veteran finally letting their guard down.
✨ Someone struggling with anxiety finding a moment of calm.

These moments are life-changing, but they only happen because of supporters like you.

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, the need for these services does not. We are still working toward our $5,000 campaign goal and need your help to finish strong.

Your gift helps:
🐴 Provide equine-assisted services to individuals and families
🐴 Care for the horses who make healing possible
🐴 Remove financial barriers to participation
🐴 Keep Victory Hill's programs accessible to our community

Every dollar matters. Every gift creates opportunities for healing, growth, and hope.

👉 Click the donate button below and help ensure that healing remains accessible for those who need it most. https://horsesformentalhealth.org/campaigns/victory-hill-therapeutic-horsemanship/

Thank you for believing in the power of horses, healing, and community. 💙