Stable Grounds, Inc.

Stable Grounds, Inc. Stable Grounds, Inc. provides hope and healing for hearts and minds.
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Our Mission Statement: “Providing our children hope for the future with healthy hearts and minds.”

It’s not always easy to explain in words how intuitive equines are, or how they respond to the energy of the kid in the ...
01/08/2026

It’s not always easy to explain in words how intuitive equines are, or how they respond to the energy of the kid in the moment. We see it 8 hours a day. But these two pictures are a GREAT example - taken less than 30 minutes a part. Same general objective. Same donkeys. Two very different postures elicited two very different responses from the herd. In one they evoked frustration and the other comfort. But it was what the donkeys were responding TO that was noteworthy. Being able to feel it in the moment is the power of this work.

And just like that we’re back in the swing of things. Thanks to the extremely generous giving of so many this holiday se...
01/07/2026

And just like that we’re back in the swing of things. Thanks to the extremely generous giving of so many this holiday season, we are excited to add some new experiences for the kids and horses!!!

When your New Year’s resolution to not snack after dinner goes out the window because your neighbor’s spare hay bag is h...
01/03/2026

When your New Year’s resolution to not snack after dinner goes out the window because your neighbor’s spare hay bag is hung just right…

As Mother Nature can’t make up her mind on what the weather should be, we are blessed to have Hay Chix bags to prep meal...
12/29/2025

As Mother Nature can’t make up her mind on what the weather should be, we are blessed to have Hay Chix bags to prep meals for our sweet herd. These bags come in all shapes and sizes, and are essential to helping things run smoothly at the barn. Holiday meal prep at its finest! 🥶

The sun is shining, the reindeer are adorable, and we are enjoying moments of quiet amidst the chaos! 🫶🏼🎄
12/22/2025

The sun is shining, the reindeer are adorable, and we are enjoying moments of quiet amidst the chaos! 🫶🏼🎄

Being still. Having patience. Being intentional. Recognizing the social cues. The donkeys are experts at demonstrating ...
12/19/2025

Being still. Having patience. Being intentional. Recognizing the social cues.

The donkeys are experts at demonstrating when you do or do not make them feel safe and heard. The session did NOT start this way. Lessons learned in the arena translate back to life!

If you know anyone who works in education this is pretty much where we are at this time of year (including our horses)! ...
12/18/2025

If you know anyone who works in education this is pretty much where we are at this time of year (including our horses)! Put on the festive reindeer antlers - handle the choas of the day - then crash out. For some students they are counting down TO break, for others they are starting to count just how many days they have until they GET TO come back to school.

Sometimes even the horses can get distracted ….he really really really wanted to inspect and possibly sample the fur on ...
12/17/2025

Sometimes even the horses can get distracted ….he really really really wanted to inspect and possibly sample the fur on this coat. 🤣🤣 🔍 🧐

At our open house last week, a kind gentleman named Lee said he could maybe help us with our painted wooden ornaments. A...
12/16/2025

At our open house last week, a kind gentleman named Lee said he could maybe help us with our painted wooden ornaments. And already the Toymakers of Middlebury have brought and donated wooden horses for our students to paint! We are so thankful for people like Lee who see a need and jump in to use their passions and skills to support us!

Quote from drpernillanathan on instagram. I love this line : They show up when you are ready to level up. If you know no...
12/13/2025

Quote from drpernillanathan on instagram. I love this line : They show up when you are ready to level up. If you know nothing about horses or you have been around them for 40 years this holds true in the arena! 🫶🏼 🐴

After a 12 hour day yesterday, Mrs. Cripe is back in the arena today helping kiddos…..even with a broken arm. When kids ...
12/12/2025

After a 12 hour day yesterday, Mrs. Cripe is back in the arena today helping kiddos…..even with a broken arm. When kids depend on their time at the barn, our staff makes so many sacrifices no one sees so that our students aren’t disappointed. That’s how impactful our “stable” ground truly is.

I was too busy talking to take many photos. But a huge thanks to Patricia Cross Hochstedler for baking cookies and Tracy...
12/12/2025

I was too busy talking to take many photos. But a huge thanks to Patricia Cross Hochstedler for baking cookies and Tracy LaRoy for donating her talents to bake and beautifully display our delicious cookie spread. Julie Whitehead and friends made sure the horses were extra soft, fluffy, and clean. Amanda Shoup Schutz and Robin Shoup helped make things Christmasy, along with our ever talented Linda Garber. And Cindy Heathman Houser who is always willing to jump in and help if it means she can see her donkeys!

We got to see some students we hadn’t seen in awhile and watch many proudly show their families around. From the smallest, to the tallest, to the sweetest - the smiles were undeniably contagious. That is the gift of the horses!

Thank you to everyone who helped make the day special, those who came out to see what we are all about, and those who generously give so that we can continue to make an everlasting impact for years to come.

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56644 Northridge Drive
Middlebury, IN
46540

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+15748225830

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