Graze Academy, Inc.

09/11/2025

🎉🐴 SAVE THE DATE! 🐴🎉
Country Nights: Boots and Hats
Join us for an unforgettable evening benefiting Graze Academy Inc.—where healing meets horsepower.
📅 Thursday, November 6, 2025
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 VooDoo Brewing Co.
3432 State Rd 60, Valrico, FL
✨ What’s Happening:
• Line Dancing 💃
• Raffles 🎟️
• Local brews 🍻
• Community fun & surprises 🎉
• All in support of equine-assisted therapy programs that change lives
Whether you're a longtime supporter or just curious about what we do, this is your chance to kick up your boots and make a difference.
💚 More details coming soon—stay tuned!

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09/11/2025

We played ground is lava which works on communication and teamwork. We also did an obstacle course which works on team work and decisions.

09/08/2025

Thank you all so much for the opportunity. It was a great night.

09/08/2025

Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is a powerful, experiential approach to mental health that invites clients to engage with horses in a natural setting. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EAP uses ground-based activities—like grooming, leading, and observing herd dynamics—to help individuals explore emotions, build insight, and foster personal growth.
Our licensed therapists provide "traditional talk therapy" for all mental health concerns outdoors or in our air-conditioned spaces or we partner with our herd to create safe, trauma-informed sessions tailored to each client’s needs. Whether you're navigating grief, anxiety, relationship challenges, or simply seeking clarity, the horses offer honest feedback, emotional connection, and space to heal.
We believe nature heals. Connection transforms. And every session is a step toward wholeness.
💚 Services include:
• Individual, couples & family therapy
• Life & recovery coaching
• Group sessions
📍 Located in Plant City, FL
📅 Learn more or schedule a visit: Graze Academy Website

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09/05/2025

🌿✨ Gratitude & Momentum! ✨🌿
We just held our first Event Committee Meeting at Graze Academy Inc., and the energy was incredible!
Together, we’re laying the groundwork to raise funds for our group room, support our beloved equine partners, and expand trauma-informed programming that brings healing to our community.
Huge thanks to everyone who showed up with ideas, heart, and commitment. This is just the beginning—and we’re so excited for what’s ahead. Event details are upcoming, looking at the first week in November.💚🐴
Want to get involved? Drop us a message or stay tuned for upcoming opportunities!

09/04/2025

🎉 You're Invited! 🎉
Join us as we celebrate a new chapter at Graze Academy Inc. with our official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
This event is open to the public, and we’d love to see you there! Come meet our team, explore our mission, and be part of the excitement as we launch new programs that inspire healing, growth, and connection.
Let’s cut the ribbon and open the gates to possibility! ✂️🐴

09/01/2025

Brushing and grooming in equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) aren't just routine horse care they're powerful relational tools that foster emotional connection, self-awareness, and healing. For someone like you, Christina, who's deeply attuned to experiential therapy and the nuances of human-animal interaction, this practice can be a cornerstone of your sessions. Here's how it works;
• Emotional and Psychological Benefits
• Regulation Through Rhythm: The repetitive, calming strokes of brushing help clients regulate their nervous systems. It's especially effective for individuals with anxiety or trauma, offering a sensory anchor in moments of overwhelm.
Nonverbal Bonding: Horses respond to touch and presence, not words. Grooming builds
trust and connection without the pressure of verbal communication-ideal for neurodivergent teens or those processing grief.
Mirroring Emotions: Horses often mirror the emotional state of the person grooming them.
This gives clients a chance to reflect on their own feelings in a safe, nonjudgmental way.
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Relational and Therapeutic Dynamics
• Boundary Exploration: Horses may move closer or farther away during grooming, modeling
healthy boundaries. Clients learn to read cues and adjust their behavior, which can translate to human relationships.
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Empathy and Care: Brushing a horse requires attunement-knowing when to be gentle,
when to pause. This nurtures empathy and reinforces the idea that care is reciprocal.
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Confidence Building: For clients who feel powerless or disconnected, successfully
grooming a large, sensitive animal can be profoundly empowering.

08/30/2025

At Graze Academy, we believe recovery is more than just breaking free—it's about rediscovering connection, purpose, and peace.
Our equine-assisted therapy sessions offer a safe, nonjudgmental space for individuals navigating] challenges. Through guided interactions with our horses, clients build trust, regulate emotions, and reconnect with themselves in ways that traditional therapy often can't reach.
• "The horses don't care about your past. They respond to your presence."
That's the magic of equine therapy—it meets you where you are.

08/24/2025

We are so thankful for the salt blocks that Alison Hamm donated from our wishlist on Amazon.

08/23/2025

We hosted goat yoga! It was a fun filled experience for a fundraiser with Ebb&Flow Yoga. 🐐 🐐🧘‍♀️

08/23/2025

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The horses are requesting some daily items to add to their fabulous life. If anyone would be interested in helping to support their daily needs they would be so grateful. Thank you everyone for your support.

08/22/2025

It was a great day and we are so happy to share that time with you. Thank you for coming out.

Support Graze Academy’s mission with any donation amount. Your contribution, no matter the size, helps us provide transformative equine-assisted therapy in Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Polk County.