The Stable Arena

09/07/2025

We are looking forward to learning and sharing at this year's conference!

Our team has been working hard to put together another great conference this November. We have an amazing lineup so far, with additional sessions to come. Thank you to all that have supported us the last 2 years, and hope to see you all for year 3!

Wednesday, November 5, 2025:
-Molly Bradley Hudgens - Saving Sycamore - The School Shooting That Never Happened
-Captain Todd Hill and K9 Deputy Cali - Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (Michigan) - The Oxford Response: Understanding the Importance of Preparation for Operational Efficiency & Officer Wellness
-Hospitality Night with our vendors at the Renaissance Center and tours at the Old Joliet Prison

Thursday, November 6, 2025:
-Joliet Fire Department & Joliet Office of Emergency Management - JFD CARES Foundation and the City of Joliet mental health programs
-Officer Matthew Harland - Oak Lawn PD (Illinois) - Local first responder mental health resources and programs
-Route 91 Survivors Panel - survivors will provide their first hand accounts of the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting
-Terri Keener - The Stable Arena - Equine Therapy Program
-Hospitality Night Concert at The Forge featuring The Blooze Brothers Band, free of charge to conference speakers and attendees (and open to attendee guests and the public with paid admission)

Friday, November 7, 2025:
-Captain Joshua Bitsko - Las Vegas Metropolitan PD (Nevada) - Route 91 Harvest Festival Mass Shooting Debrief
-Simon Wiesenthal Center - Speakers Jeff Schoep and Rick Eaton will present on hate group recruitment of teens and domestic terrorism

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08/16/2025

These are the 5 stages of grief. Grief is the subject for today's show on Veterans Talk/The Forgotten Promise. Be sure to tune in at 11:05 AM (Pacific) right here where we'll be streaming live!

07/03/2025

Barn chores aren’t always very glamorous, but having good company makes them more fun! What are some ways you make chores and daily tasks more enjoyable?

06/25/2025

**What a meaningful day of connection and discovery! 🐎✨**

Our Equine Assisted EMDR Experiential Workshop brought together curious hearts ready to learn about this incredible therapeutic approach. It was beautiful watching participants experience firsthand how horses can be powerful partners in the healing journey.

From gentle introductions with our amazing equine team to hands-on experiences that showed the magic of this work, every moment was filled with wonder and possibility. Seeing people light up as they connected with our horses and discovered what equine assisted EMDR could offer was exactly why we do this work.

A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers who made this workshop possible - your dedication and support mean everything to our mission. And of course, our horses were absolute stars, showing everyone just what natural healers they truly are.

For those who attended, we hope this experience opened new doors in your healing journey. For those who couldn't make it, stay tuned for future workshops!

The path to healing takes many forms, and sometimes it starts with a gentle nuzzle from a four-legged friend. 💙

06/19/2025

🐴💦 **COME SEE WHAT THE HERD IS UP TO THIS FRIDAY!** 💦🐴

Just like this beautiful horse enjoying some refreshing water play, our equine partners are always finding ways to stay cool and connected! ✨

**Brave the heat for learning and healing** - join us for some time with our herd and see for yourself how horses help us explore healing and resilience in ways you never imagined possible.

🗓️ **THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 20TH**
⏰ **5-6:30pm**
📍 **Las Vegas, NV**

What makes this special? Our equine partners naturally mirror our emotions and energy, creating a uniquely calming space for healing and growth. No horse experience needed - just bring your curiosity! 💙

**Ready to experience something transformational?**
🎫 Register: rjhorse.eventbrite.com
📧 Questions: contact@stablearena.com
📱 Call/Text: 702-768-2326

06/18/2025

💙 Healing Our Community Together 💙
In response to recent community trauma, we're opening our hearts and our stable to provide a safe space for healing.
Friday, June 20th | 5pm-6:30pm

Experience the gentle calm and healing power of horses. Whether you're a first responder, community member, or anyone carrying the weight of recent events - this space is for you.

🐴 What to expect:

Interactions with horses
Understanding how horses are powerful partners in trauma recovery
Safe, supportive environment
No horse experience necessary

Our Las Vegas community has shown incredible strength.
Restore yourself with these gentle giants.

Register now: rjhorse.eventbrite.com
📧 contact@stablearena.com
📱 702-768-2326
You don't have to carry this alone. 💙

06/18/2025

💙 **Healing Our Community Together** 💙

In response to recent community trauma, we're opening our hearts and our stable to provide a safe space for healing.

**Friday, June 20th | 5pm-6:30pm**
Spend some time with our herd.

Whether you're a first responder, community member, or anyone carrying the weight of recent events - this space is for you.

🐴 **What to expect:**
• Interactions with the horses
• Understanding how horses facilitate healing and health
• Safe, supportive environment
• No horse experience necessary

Our Las Vegas community has shown incredible strength. Find your calm among these gentle giants.

**Register now:** rjhorse.eventbrite.com
📧 contact@stablearena.com
📱 702-768-2326

You don't have to carry this alone. 💙

06/18/2025

06/18/2025

"✨ THANK YOU ✨
What an incredible day at our Equine Assisted EMDR demonstration event! 🐴💜
🙏 GRATITUDE TO:

Every participant who opened their hearts to this experience
Our incredible volunteers who made it happen
The Resiliency and Justice Center of Nevada who sponsored the event and supports our community
Our beautiful therapy horses who are the real healers

The connections, participation, conversations, and smiles were everything! This is why we do what we do.
📅 NEXT WORKSHOP: Friday, June 20th, 5-6:30pm
🎟️ Register now: rjhorse.eventbrite.com
📧 Questions: contact@stablearena.com
📱 Call/text: 702-768-2326

06/10/2025

We are offering two Equine Assisted EMDR Experiential Workshops this June as part of our STABLE Series. In response to the recent LVAC incident and recognizing the ongoing impact of community traumas including Route 91 and UNLV, we have added a second workshop to provide additional support for those who need it.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Saturday, June 14th | 10:00am - 11:30am

Friday, June 20th | 5:00pm - 6:30pm

WHO THIS IS FOR

These workshops are open to anyone who has been affected by recent events or past community traumas, including:

• Those directly or indirectly impacted by the LVAC incident

• Community members experiencing reactivated responses from Route 91, UNLV, or other traumatic events

• Anyone seeking healing and support in a unique therapeutic environment

• Individuals looking for new tools to process difficult experiences

• First Responders and those who serve and support anyone impacted

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Gentle, guided interaction with horses in a safe environment

• Discussion and Demonstration of EMDR techniques facilitated by experienced professionals

• Tools for ongoing healing and self-care

• A peaceful space to find restoration

THE HEALING POWER OF HORSES

Horses offer a unique therapeutic presence - they are naturally calming, non-judgmental, and intuitive to human emotions.

REGISTRATION & INFORMATION

Please register to reserve your spot and for important details for each event: rjhorse.eventbrite.com

Questions?

• Email: contact@stablearena.com

• Call/Text: 702-768-2326

Space is limited to ensure personalized attention and a safe therapeutic environment

Our community has faced difficult times together. Healing is possible, and no one has to face it alone

06/10/2025

We are offering two Equine Assisted EMDR Experiential Workshops this June as part of our STABLE Series. In response to the recent LVAC incident and recognizing the ongoing impact of community traumas including Route 91 and UNLV, we have added a second workshop to provide additional support for those who need it.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Saturday, June 14th | 10:00am - 11:30am

Friday, June 20th | 5:00pm - 6:30pm

WHO THIS IS FOR

These workshops are open to anyone who has been affected by recent events or past community traumas, including:

• Those directly or indirectly impacted by the LVAC incident

• Community members experiencing reactivated responses from Route 91, UNLV, or other traumatic events

• Anyone seeking healing and support in a unique therapeutic environment

• Individuals looking for new tools to process difficult experiences

• First Responders and those who serve and support anyone impacted

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Gentle, guided interaction with horses in a safe environment

• Discussion and Demonstration of EMDR techniques facilitated by experienced professionals

• Tools for ongoing healing and self-care

• A peaceful space to find restoration

THE HEALING POWER OF HORSES

Horses offer a unique therapeutic presence - they are naturally calming, non-judgmental, and intuitive to human emotions.

REGISTRATION & INFORMATION

Please register to reserve your spot and for important details for each event: rjhorse.eventbrite.com

Questions?

• Email: contact@stablearena.com

• Call/Text: 702-768-2326

Space is limited to ensure personalized attention and a safe therapeutic environment

Our community has faced difficult times together. Healing is possible, and no one has to face it alone

Meet the horses who help with EMDR, learn about the unique form of therapy, and watch (or participate) in some Arena EMDR exercises.

06/05/2025

We are getting ready!

**Equine Assisted EMDR Demonstration Event**

Don't miss our next live demonstration event sponsored by The Resiliency and Justice Center, showcasing the powerful combination of equine therapy and EMDR for trauma healing.

📅 Date & Time:** June 14th, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Location:** Las Vegas, NV

🐴 Meet our horses! 🐴
✺Participate in equine exercises
✺Observe our live demonstrations of the early phases of equine-assisted EMDR therapy
︖ Q & A with our experts

Experience how horses facilitate emotional processing through their intuitive responses to human emotions. See this revolutionary therapeutic approach in action as we demonstrate EMDR combined with the healing presence of horses.

**Register now for event details and to secure your spot!**
rjhorse.eventbrite.com

Contact us at 702-303-0049 or contact@stablearena.com

Visit our website: www.thestablearena.com