TheraBarn

01/28/2026

Heartwarming story!

Mouse the horse had been missing since July 2025, only to be found alive by snowmobilers in the Wind River Mountains. Several people, specialized snow…

01/26/2026

I tried the barn hack of wearing latex gloves and boy am I wishing I had done this sooner. I could work faster without my bulky winter gloves and my fingers stayed warm. That is definitely a win/win on a day like today!

01/23/2026

Extra forage for the evening….. -50 tonight but hoping for a reprieve soon!

01/23/2026

Amen!

A Farmer’s Prayer Before the Freeze

Tonight, we ask for mercy in the cold.
For wind that softens its grip,
for temperatures that ease just enough
to let life hold on.

Watch over the animals tucked into straw and wood,
the quiet breaths in barns and coops,
the ones who trust us without words.
Keep them warm where our hands can’t reach.

Bless the fences, the heaters, the water lines,
the lamps glowing through the dark.
Bless the tired hands that checked one more time,
and the hearts that won’t rest until morning.

We’ve done what we can.
Now we place the rest in Your care.
Carry us through the long night,
and let the morning come gentle.

Amen 🤍

01/22/2026

Dash found the warmest spot on the farm.

01/21/2026

𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙵𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝙵’𝚜: 𝙵𝚕𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 🐴💨

When horses feel unsure or threatened, their first instinct is often to move away which is their flight response and it’s one of the most common ways horses react to fear.

We tend to picture flight as a full-blown bolt but it can be much more subtle. A horse shifting their weight, backing up, pacing, turning their head or body away are all quieter signals of the horse saying, “I’m not comfortable here.”

As horses are prey animals, their brains are wired to avoid danger by creating distance from it. Even in domestic settings, where the “threat” might be a loud noise, a flapping coat or unfamiliar pressure, that instinct doesn’t go away.

What’s important is that we learn to spot those early signs that come before the big reaction. When we notice a horse trying to create space, we can support them with calmness, patience, and sometimes a simple change in the environment.

We explore flight responses, along with the other Four F’, in our curriculum, helping students recognise and understand these instinctive behaviours. The more we learn about how horses respond to fear, the better we can support them in a way that keeps both horse and human safe, while also building trust along the way.

𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐳𝐞 🧊

01/04/2026

“I cannot do all the
good the world needs.
But the world needs all
the good that I can do.”

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Quote from Jana Stanfield

01/03/2026

Great reminder….❤️

Use it. ♥️💪🏼🙌🏼

12/27/2025

Some prayers aren’t spoken out loud.
They don’t come wrapped in perfect words
or whispered at the end of the day.

Some prayers sound like hoofbeats.

They sound like the steady rhythm
of a horse walking beside you
when your mind is heavy
and your heart doesn’t know what to ask for.

They sound like the quiet moments in the barn
when you stop trying to explain everything to God
and simply exist in His presence.

I’ve learned that not all prayers are spoken.
Some are felt.

Felt in the way your shoulders finally relax
the moment you step into the barn.
Felt in the calm that settles over you
as you rest your hand on a warm neck.
Felt in the deep breath you didn’t realize
you’d been holding all day.

Some prayers sound like hoofbeats
because they are prayers of trust.

Trust that you don’t have to carry everything alone.
Trust that God is still working
even when answers feel quiet.
Trust that peace can come
without explanation.

There are moments with horses
that feel more sacred
than anything I could say out loud.

Moments where words would only get in the way.
Moments where stillness feels like worship.
Moments where God feels close
not because of noise,
but because of presence.

Horses have a way of bringing us
back to ourselves—
and back to God.

They remind us to slow down
in a world that rushes.
To listen instead of demand.
To trust instead of control.

Some prayers sound like hoofbeats
because God answers
in the language of our hearts.

In the rhythm that steadies us.
In the routine that grounds us.
In the quiet companionship
that carries us through seasons
we didn’t think we’d survive.

I’ve prayed for peace
and found it standing in a stall at sunset.
I’ve prayed for strength
and felt it in the steady presence beside me.
I’ve prayed for comfort
and received it without a single word spoken.

Not every prayer needs a voice.
Not every answer needs an explanation.

Some prayers sound like hoofbeats—
steady, grounding, faithful.

And sometimes,
that’s exactly how God speaks back.

Do you understand this?

12/24/2025

The barn is one of my favorite places to be…. What’s your favorite part of being in the barn?

🐴 The barn is my favorite place. Is it yours?

12/19/2025

𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙷𝚎𝚛𝚍 𝙸𝚜 𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝙷𝚘𝚖𝚎🐴💚

One of the most powerful things we can offer horses is the chance to be part of a herd and give them the freedom to express their natural behaviours in a way that supports both their mental and physical well-being.

In a herd, horses learn how to read subtle cues, communicate clearly, and move together in ways that feel safe and predictable. This is cooperative movement which is the beautiful, synchronised way horses mirror and respond to each other as they graze, rest, or explore. It’s a rhythm that builds connection and helps them feel secure in their environment.

Of course, not every set-up looks the same and we know everyone does their best with what they’ve got. Where possible, finding ways to offer social contact, even through shared spaces or protected contact, can make a real difference.

When horses are allowed to just be horses, they show us how deeply social, sensitive, and peaceful they truly are. 🌱