Red Barn Nature's Way Foundation, Inc.

12/13/2025

Today, we honor the horse—not only for its beauty and strength, but for its extraordinary ability to heal, to teach, and to transform lives.

At Red Barn Nature’s Way Foundation, horses are not simply companions; they are partners in purpose. They meet us where we are—without judgment, without expectation—and invite us into a space of truth, presence, and connection. In their quiet power, we find grounding. In their sensitivity, we discover awareness. In their strength, we learn trust.

Through our partnership with horses, we witness remarkable healing every day. Emotional barriers soften. Confidence begins to grow. Hearts that have carried stress, trauma, or uncertainty find a steady rhythm again. Horses reflect what words often cannot express, offering clarity, courage, and a path forward through their calm, honest presence.

The transformation that unfolds in the barn, in the pasture, and in the shared moments between human and horse is profound. It is a reminder that healing does not always come through force, but through connection. That growth is nurtured through patience. And that nature, when honored, has the power to restore balance within us all.

On this National Day of the Horse, we give deep gratitude to these incredible beings—our teachers, our healers, and our partners. Thank you forcarrying us not just on your backs, but in your hearts. ❤️🐴

Contact us for more information on how to sponsor one of our beloved therapy horses this winter!

12/08/2025

Calling OTs!

📣 Red Barn Occupational Therapy Is Hiring In the New Year!

We’re looking for enthusiastic Occupational Therapists to join our team in 2026 as part-time or per-diem 1099 contractors for the 2025–2026 school year!

✔ Build your own schedule
✔ Choose preferred ZIP codes
✔ CPSE caseloads
✔ Supportive, therapist-first environment
✔ Mentorship + professional growth
✔ Optional summer work in nature-based & farm-based settings
✔ Opportunity to learn hippotherapy principles

Unique Clinical Opportunities Available At Red Barn!
**These experiences are available only if desired and provide exciting avenues for alternative, research-supported OT practice.

Through our partnership with Nature’s Way Foundation, Red Barn OT offers:
• Nature-based and farm-based OT experiences (spring–fall)
• Optional summer contracts in outdoor therapeutic environments
• Training and mentorship in integrating hippotherapy principles into treatment
• Rich sensory, movement-based, and engagement-focused therapeutic opportunities

If you’re a NYS-licensed OT who loves client-centered, creative, meaningful work—we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply today: redbarntherapy@gmail.com

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12/07/2025

We are deeply grateful to Vision Financial Group for honoring Jim’s incredible 55 years of service with a gift that means so much to us. Their generous sponsorship of Brietta, our beloved therapy horse, helps ensure she can continue bringing comfort, confidence, and healing to those who need her most.

Congratulations to Jim on this remarkable milestone, and thank you for choosing to make an impact that reaches far beyond your walls. We’re honored to be part of this celebration and touched by the meaning behind it. Here’s to many more years of dedication, inspiration, and community! 👏🏻❤️🎊

12/03/2025

Monday, January 12th —
Mark your calendars 📆 in the new year for this extremely valuable and FREE educational opportunity!

This class is meant for families, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals requiring specialized long term care. Joanne Beaton is a compassionate and seasoned special care planner with MassMutual’s Special Care Team.

Don’t miss out! Please share with anyone who might benefit from this informative talk.

12/03/2025

On , we celebrate the incredible impact horses can have. HHRF has a current funded research study about horses helping children with autism thrive—and we need your support to keep it going.

12/02/2025

✨It’s Giving Tuesday✨

Help us care for the hearts that care for others. ❤️🐴
Winter is upon us, and our herd needs your support!

https://www.rbnwf.org/how-to-help
OR
PayPal: kristen@rbnwf.org

👉 $600 keeps ONE horse fed and cared for all month long.
With 3 horses and a miniature horse in our program, EVERY contribution matters.

In addition to winter care, we are also raising funds to build a run-in shelter for our animals. This vital structure will protect them from harsh weather and provide shade during the hot summer months—helping ensure their comfort and well-being year-round.

Your donation keeps our equine partners healthy so they can continue offering life-changing support to our community.
Give today. Make a difference that lasts.

12/01/2025

📣 Calling All Community Helpers! 📣

Aurora is here to remind you — tomorrow is ✨GIVING TUESDAY!✨

Get ready to help us fundraise for our herd’s winter care — From board and blankets to vet and ferrier visits — EVERY gift, large or small, keeps our horses happy, healthy, and in condition to change lives. ❤️ Consider helping a truly meaningful mission.

https://www.rbnwf.org/how-to-help
OR
PayPal: kristen@rbnwf.org

11/26/2025

As we pause to reflect this Thanksgiving, our hearts are filled with deep gratitude for the donors and community partners of Red Barn Nature’s Way Foundation. Your generosity is more than support—it is hope, compassion, and possibility wrapped into every gift and every act of partnership.

Because of you, we are able to reach those who truly need it most. You help to sow seeds, open doors, and make meaningful change in the lives of the individuals and families who rely on the programs we provide.

Thank you for believing in our mission and for standing with us. Your kindness truly makes all the difference!

With warmth & gratitude,

🧡 The Red Barn Team 🤎

11/18/2025

📣 Attention WNY Southtowns:
Now scheduling for January 2026!
redbarntherapy@gmail.com for more info

11/11/2025

With sincere gratitude for all those who have served-
We are proud to walk beside you in community & nature. 🇺🇸