Hold Your Horses

01/29/2026

"January is Human Trafficking and Exploitation Awareness Month in Minnesota and I feel very fortunate to have been able to join our community in the walk to end silence. Together, we shared resources and connected on ways to support and empower survivors and families. This felt especially powerful during times in which we are currently faced with a huge need for community action and voices together." ~Kayla Forliti, HYH Therapist

HYH provides experiential, trauma-responsive mental health and occupational therapy in partnership with horses and the natural world. Our program serves Hennepin County youth ages 13–19 who have experienced or are at risk of sexual exploitation or other trauma. Thank you for representing this incredible work in person, Kayla!

01/23/2026

-20F weather + no clients = tropical vacation time inside for the outdoor horses!

01/19/2026

Love your neighbor, do what you can to support your community, and stay safe out there this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ❤️ Hold Your Horses remains a safe space for all to find a moment of peace while connecting with horses and nature, but know that we're also here to support you during these distressing times.

01/07/2026

Thank you, Spikes & Houles for dropping off our Giving Tree items! We tried taking a cute photo, but the donks were more interested in grabbing some treats out of these bags...

01/06/2026

Started as colleagues and became friends. Best friends? No.

12/31/2025

Ready to roll into the year of the horse? Thank you for a great year and supporting this work. You are the best community we could ever ask for. Have a happy new year! 🥳

12/23/2025

❄ Happy Holidays from Hold Your Horses! Rose & Ida have been nibbling on some small pine trees to celebrate the season 🎄

Your support this year sustained our herd, volunteers, staff, and clients - creating a space for healing, growth, and connection through the powerful bond between human and horse. Because of you, clients found confidence, families found hope, and our farm remained a place where care and belonging can thrive.

Thank you for being an essential part of this year's impact! If you're still considering a year-end gift, we're still matching donations until 2026 👉 https://bit.ly/4jPw5I1

12/18/2025

Thank you Spikes & Houles for adding our Wish List to their giving tree! If you want to help us get some essential items for the herd, the giving tree is available at Loretto and Maple Plain locations. Thank you again Spikes & Houles! We love your store ❤️

12/17/2025

Bentley wanted to say thank you for all the hay we’ve received for winter and hopes you’re all eating healthy for the holidays! He’s a superb vegan of course.

If you’d like to contribute to our food budget for a year end gift, donations are still being matched until 2026! Donate using link in bio or comments.

12/13/2025

What donkeys do in subzero temps!

12/10/2025

⛄ It's a winter wonderland out here on the farm ❄ Thank you to HYH staff for stepping in to tend to the herd and keep the property safe ❤

12/10/2025