Equi Evolution

Equi Evolution A New England horse farm committed to growth & wellness for horses & humans ♥️

“Please do not feed the horses. They are on a special diet.”
10/18/2025

“Please do not feed the horses. They are on a special diet.”

See how the literature that influences our programs ties into working with horses. Our winter series will be exploring “...
10/17/2025

See how the literature that influences our programs ties into working with horses. Our winter series will be exploring “Unbroken: The Trauma Response is Never Wrong” by MaryCatherine McDonald, PhD.

Explore the history and advancements in our understanding of trauma, what that means for us, and how it relates to the animals we care so deeply about.

Horse lovers and curious minds alike are welcome to share this journey with us as you view learning through this unique lens.

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10/17/2025

Imagine this scenario with a child. They’re upset about something and start harassing a sibling or classmate. Their brain doesn’t have the capacity to name their feelings or understand their experiences so it follows survival instincts with little consideration for consequence or impact.

Our gut reaction might be to punish the child for being disruptive, but punishment here would actually feed the fear they are already carrying, escalating the nervous system response. Intentionally grounding your own energy to hold space for their experience, redirecting inappropriate behaviors, and allowing room for regulation creates a space where actual growth and learning can happen in a healthy and lasting way while fostering secure attachment.

Horses are a lot like human toddlers in terms of processing and cognition. Addressing them with anger, dominance, and the need to oppress & control causes real damage.

Have you ever considered the benefits of Gentle Parenting your horse?

10/16/2025

A recent commenter asked about ethical ways we can “use” our horses. I had a few comments and messages about this specifically, as many of us working in the industry have been told that we shouldn’t use that language to describe our work because it is so deeply driven by relationship and the idea that these animals are our “partners” in this space.

But real growth and learning come from having the strength to look at our experiences with honesty – to feel and honor the truth of what is. This is why, at our farm, we call the work “Equine-INSPIRED”, because we are deeply aware of the history (and even current experiences) of oppression and control our horses face and those truths have a lot to teach us. Trying to bypass them with semantics may feel better for us, but it isn’t honoring the true depth this work has the potential to offer.

10/14/2025

Jackie eventually joined us when the alfalfa showed up.

10/14/2025

I think it’s possible but it would require most models to shift significantly from their current practices to leave more room for the horses’ voices.

10/13/2025

How often have you ever considered that autonomy can mean life or death to a horse? Demanding control over every aspect of our interactions is a great way to push them to shut down. To truly become someone they can trust, we have to leave room for them to be a part of the conversation as often as possible.

What are some ways you show your horse that you care about their voice?

It feels fitting to share this on Indigenous Peoples Day as we honor those who still carry the wounds of a dark past.
10/13/2025

It feels fitting to share this on Indigenous Peoples Day as we honor those who still carry the wounds of a dark past.

“Drifter’s 💩 looks a little more watery than usual.”“Should we bring everyone in off pasture since they’ve been on grass...
10/12/2025

“Drifter’s 💩 looks a little more watery than usual.”

“Should we bring everyone in off pasture since they’ve been on grass 2 days already this week?”

“We made sure everyone got their fly gear on, the mosquitoes are supposed to be bad tonight.”

“Teddy and Jackie had drippy noses this morning, should we do allergy meds for them this week?”

“Just checking in to see how everyone made it through the first frost last night.”

“Chase let me sit with him for a nap today.”

These are the types of messages I get every day from our students and our team. And maybe they don’t seem like much, but to me they are the very reason Equi Evolution exists. These messages tell stories of connection, confidence, commitment, compassion (alliteration unintended lol).

These messages show me people who are learning, and caring, and growing. People who are finding confidence to “ask the dumb questions” because in this space there really is no such thing. People who are learning the art of noticing and seeing new details in life they’ve never experienced before. People who are building relationships — with other species, with other people, and with themselves.

And with every simple message we all get to share the beauty of a common passion — our love for an animal who has carried us for generations, and still does. An animal that at the bare minimum deserves for us to care about the consistency of his 💩.

10/11/2025

Halter trauma is a very real experience for many horses, but rather than hold space for this, and meet the horse where they are, we are taught to believe that blind acceptance of a device that actively restricts their ability to keep themselves safe is a non-negotiable. While haltering is absolutely an important skill, it’s a skill that holds great significance to a horse, and when you meet a horse who struggles with it finding alternative ways to get things done is not illegal or wrong. We use a cooperative care approach with all of our horses and a lot of the time that means getting things done without any halters or ties (or unnecessary stress and danger).

We had some eager helpers for pumpkin painting this morning 🎃Can you tell which pumpkin became Drifter’s snack?
10/10/2025

We had some eager helpers for pumpkin painting this morning 🎃

Can you tell which pumpkin became Drifter’s snack?

10/10/2025

After a million different tricks and tips to get our senior horse to take his cushings meds — and not being as diligent as I should be — with numbers on the rise there’s no more “horsing around”. Hoping he continues to be this willing of a participant.

Stay tuned to find out…

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See yourself through the eyes of a horse

As herd animals, horses are born to be social. They develop complex and meaningful relationships throughout their lives. They are enormous creatures, capable of causing devastating destruction; and yet, horses and humans have worked together in harmony for thousands of years. An unbreakable bond has been built and deep level of trust and understanding has been reached between the two species. Horses never lie. If you're willing to listen, they will show you who you are and help you become the person you want to be.

Equi Evolution was founded to offer healing and emotional support through meaningful interaction with horses. While the concept may seem strange and even a bit scary, there is astounding evidence in the power of the human-equine connection. These animals provide support, compassion, and invaluable learning.

The industry of Animal Assisted Therapies & Learning continues to grow as people crave a natural and holistic approach to healing and self-discovery. Join us on the farm for a unique experience you will never forget.