Healing with Horses Ranch

01/28/2026

Have you listened yet?

Season 3, Ep.6 - “The Therapeutic Power of Equine Therapy” with guest Alexa Ball of and host just launched! 🚀

In this episode, Alexa Ball draws from her personal and professional journey, exploring the transformative power of equine therapy, highlighting how horses mirror human emotions, facilitate co-regulation, and offer nonverbal wisdom that transcends traditional therapy. Alexa also reflects on the ethics of caring for horses, the importance of honoring their agency, and how these interactions help people — especially teenagers and those with disabilities — build emotional resilience.

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01/27/2026

01/27/2026

Last spring, we had the absolute pleasure of being invited to record a podcast episode about the power of equine therapy. The episode is now out today, featuring Alexa Ball, one of our longtime Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors & newly-minted LPC-A 🥳

Thank you so much to Mira & the entire Into Healing team for an incredible experience!

🎙️ Listen on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3nFxtVfzTAmSoA0qqzCkyL?si=QF4QuSnISeK30Bz-V8uRBg

📺 Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/tXLqh771Nwg?si=1RkJz8BS2791zZeH

Alexa is a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor at Healing with Horses Ranch. Her life’s work centers on the profound connection between humans and horses...

01/24/2026

Let’s wish Healing with Horses Ranch a happy 14th birthday! We are so bummed that the party was cancelled, but that doesn’t mean we can’t raise the roof from afar! In 2012, Patty D’Andrea held the inaugural lesson. The Ranch consisted of one metal building, an RV, a couple horses, and a handful of volunteers. The expansion within the past decade & change is thanks to her vision & fortitude. Healing with Horses Ranch in 2026 boasts a well-oiled program of over 150 weekly clients & counting, 18 equines, 20+ staff, and hundreds of volunteers.

We are nowhere near done.

Donors, grantors, and sponsors are the reason we are able to grow. Since we value providing affordable services, our program fees only cover half of our operating costs. This is the first year that our budget forecast has reached 1 MILLION DOLLARS, a huge trust-fall jump from last year. We will reach it 1 dollar at a time. We have high aspirations for the year ahead. Be apart of the journey to help us achieve these goals. We wouldn’t be here without you.

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In lieu of the cancelled Open House event due to freezing weather

01/18/2026

A precious moment from this past week…

Post-session, clients typically es**rt their horses back to their pastures. Once that halter is off, they know it’s okay to clock out & rejoin the herd.

This particular instance, Dash wasn’t ready to leave his teammate. He stood with his head over her shoulder for an extra 15 minutes before he was ready to leave her side. Dash is usually one who isn’t too keen with touch to his face area, and yet here he was doing such an out-of-character behavior. Prior to this, he had held in a sneeze at the mounting ramp while the instructor dismounted his student until she was safely back in her chair. So we let them run over time, trusting that Dash knew more than we humans ever could. We stood back & watched as those two just hung out there together giggling & soaking up each other’s presence, as if they were sharing secrets only meant for the two of them 🥹

Every day we feel so lucky to witness the work these horses do that could so easily be overlooked if we didn’t slow down to listen & pay attention.

Come witness some equine magic at our Open House this coming weekend!! Our founder will be leading several demonstrations about the work we do with our herd.

Saturday, January 24th, 1-4pm 🐴

01/13/2026

ENROLLMENT IS OPEN!

Winter Cycle ❄️ Equine-Assisted Counseling Group Offerings ❄️ Enroll by 1/19

One Step at a Time Women Group with Lisa Garza & Carly Johns
• January 20th - March 10th (8 weeks)
• Tuesdays 6 - 7:30 pm

One Step at a Time Teen Edition with Anna-Ruth Lewis & Alexa Ball
• January 23rd - March 13th, 2026 (8 weeks)
• Fridays 6 - 7:30pm

One Step at a Time groups are designed to support individuals in areas such as self-worth & self-image, emotional regulation, and building healthier relationships. Groups are kept intentionally small (5-8 individuals) to foster safety, connection, and individualized support.

Each group includes experiential time with horses and is led by a licensed clinical counselor alongside a certified equine specialist. Activities focus on increasing self-awareness, confidence, and emotional insight through ground-based interactions with the horses. No prior horse experience is needed.

🔗 https://www.healingwithhorsesranch.org/counseling/

01/11/2026

Come celebrate our 14th birthday with us!!!

Mark your calendar for our open house Saturday, January 24th, 1-4pm. We’ll be having demonstrations in the arena and plenty of cake & snacks 🎂

Rumor has it that will be there too serving up some drinks!

01/07/2026

What is the science behind the healing power of horses?

For thousands of years, humans & horses have worked side by side historically through farming, transportation, or sport. Through research & lived experiences, we now know that the mutual bond runs much deeper below the surface. Horses can influence human health in powerful ways, from physical rehabilitation to emotional healing.

Learn about our programs here: https://www.healingwithhorsesranch.org/about-our-programs/



📸 Photo by Sam Kim

01/03/2026

Equine-assisted counseling helps individuals build trust, regulate emotions, and grow confidence—guided by the honest, calming presence of horses. The lessons learned in the arena carry into everyday life, strengthening relationships and resilience.
Go to our website to find out about how you can become involved, about our upcoming enrollment windows & offerings (2025-2026), and apply for services!
https://www.healingwithhorsesranch.org/counseling-groups/