UpReach Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Inc.

03/16/2026

Come work at UpReach!
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03/16/2026

Thank you for joining us for Resilience Reins K9 Libby the Goffstown PD Comfort Dog! It's always a treat to have you here!

The past two weeks I got to visit my friends at UpReach Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Inc. for two cohorts of Resilience Reins! This is a program that we are always so excited to be invited to be part of.

It is a 7-week program for youth ages 8-17 (4-8 youth in a group) and their families who have experienced a traumatic event. The goal of Resilience Reins is to improve the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of youth by offering therapy that mitigates the risks and poor outcomes associated with exposure to trauma and violence.

Mama says her only goal for next time is to try to keep me out of the dirt because I’m always covered in it after the visit. I told her that having dirt on my nose just gives me extra character! I loved meeting more friends and helping to explain my purpose as a comfort dog. Can’t wait for our next visit 💙🐾

03/15/2026

We are honored to be included in a study published in the Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma exploring how the Resilience Reins program offered here at UpReach, helps children build resilience in the wake of trauma—particularly when caregivers actively participate alongside them.
This research highlights the powerful role that equine-assisted programs can play in supporting healing, connection, and growth for young people and their families.
To learn more about the Resilience Reins program, please contact ruthd@upreachtec.org

New Research on Equine-Assisted Learning and Childhood Trauma

A 2025 study published in the Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma explored how equine-assisted learning can support children who have experienced trauma.

Researchers examined a 7-week program called “Resilience Reins”, involving 151 caregivers reporting on children exposed to trauma. The program combined unmounted activities with horses and psycho-educational learning sessions.

Key outcomes reported by caregivers included improvements in:
• Emotional regulation
• Communication skills
• Self-efficacy
• Social behaviour and peer relationships

The study concluded that equine-assisted learning can help children build self-regulation and resilience after traumatic experiences, especially when caregivers are involved alongside children in the program.

Read the study:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40653-025-00747-5

03/14/2026

Saturday morning walk with Sadie.

03/13/2026

Huge thanks to this fantastically friendly and hardworking group from Southern New Hampshire University Alumni for joining us for their 2026🤝 🌎 Global Days of Service!
We appreciate their help in getting the barn and conference room in shape for hosting our Equine Expo & Tack Sale event happening on Saturday, March 28th from 10:00am 1:00pm!
Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to help us!

03/12/2026

Join us for the UpReach Equine Expo & Tack Sale and enjoy a fun, informative day at the barn while supporting a meaningful cause.
📅 Saturday, March 28
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Here are 3 great reasons to stop by:
🩺 Learn from the Experts
Attend two educational sessions on equine colic, and gain practical knowledge on prevention and management from a respected veterinarian and equine nutrition specialist.
🛍 Shop for Tack & Equipment
Browse a wide selection of new and used tack from The Trainer’s Loft, local equestrians, and UpReach.
🌟 Connect with the Local Horse Community
Meet local barns offering lesson and camp programs, learn about UpReach’s programs, and discover how horses are helping improve lives in our community.
Every visit helps support UpReach’s mission of connecting people and horses to improve lives.
We hope to see you there!
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03/11/2026

Shout out and huge thanks to our friends from for joining us today to help us get ready for our Equine Expo and Tack Sale happening on Saturday, March 28th from 10:00am - 1:00pm. This friendly and hardworking group cleaned the tack that we'll be selling (check out that awesome western saddles - you know you want one!) and helped out with some general facility maintenance around the barn.
We are grateful - thank you all!
Hope to see everyone on March 28th!

03/11/2026

City Year in the barn!

03/10/2026

What a day to be a pony on the hill!

03/10/2026

UpReach is honored to partner with Camp Resilience and At Liberty Connections to offer veterans who have sacrificed so much for so many, the opportunity to experience peaceful connection with equines- and one another - in a healing, supportive and hopeful space.
Please share with any Women Veterans who may be interested in this unique opportunity. Thank You!

Calling women veterans…

03/09/2026

Come work at UpReach!
Please share with your friends, family and networks...thanks!

03/06/2026

Not everyone appreciated the snow as much as Tonka!
Happy Friday friends - thanks for following along.