Grace Therapeutic Horse Program

05/25/2026

Thank you.....❤️

05/24/2026

Horse therapy can be very unassuming. Silent on the outside....but powerful on the inside. You walk into the barn, look into those big beautiful eyes and feel their soft muzzles, and you just KNOW.
You know that help is on the way. With them, you don't have a class plannner nor a detailed agenda. When God placed them on this earth, they knew what their soft nicker or kind eye could do to a hurting soul. ❤️
Some of my very best rescue therapy horses (who have often been starved, beaten or neglected) are the greatest healers. I love this analogy (Thanks Deborah L. Denison). It's a reminder that the hurt warrior CAN come back in a mighty way. One that will cut to the very soul of that hurting human....and still extend love, acceptance and understanding. I watch it every day. 🤎
I wish I could tell you the stories but often anonymity is more important than a good story.
Today I'm so grateful for these gentle giants.
Last night's session was one of those times. Where you just have to shake your head and look up. 🙏🙏

05/17/2026

JUNE 20: Join us at Grace Therapeutic Horse Program for Open Ride: 10:00-12:00
Open to all!!! Goodies, horses, chickens, crafts....join us for our first summer Open Ride! ❤️
Bring your friends and kids for a morning of fun!

05/10/2026

Such a great inspirational story. My favorite!!! Walter is going to be a "world-changer." ❤️.
Good people lending a hand....nothing better!!!

05/09/2026

I had the privilege of working with these talented humans, for well over two decades (at Emanuel Hospital). This formed relationships that will last a lifetime. What an opportunity to do what you love....with the people that you love. ❤️
Every Wednesday, they come to share their knowledge, unconditional love and friendship with our Recovery Groups. ❤️❤️.
They are blessed....as are we. Thanks to all those that give so much of themselves every single week. So much gratitude. Always.

(Maiya Thomas and Virginia Welch Andrea Brown Diane Braxmeyer)

04/19/2026

Blessings from the Farm. Even through dementia.

The farm has brought such joy to my sister, as she navigates deepening dementia. Sometimes...her gaze takes her into a darkness i know not of. A World that doesn't seem familiar to her. It is heartbreaking to say the least.
But in the morning.....in the morning feeding the horses lights up her world. Sometimes she pours her coffee into the horses grain bins..
And sometimes she feeds the dogs all the horse treats. 😁
Whatever it takes. Whatever brings her back to us, even for just a fleeting moment. ❤️
Here is to those that have a loved one, that is suffering through loss. Even before it has taken the body...it steals the mind.
God bless you for all those who care and love them as they navigate the darkness. The farm continues to show its strength.... loving the ones that need it the most. Grateful always. ❤️.
"WEEPING MAY ENDURE THROUGH THE NIGHT.....BUT JOY COMES IN THE MORNING"
Psalms 30:5

04/17/2026

Spring is coming to the Grace Barn!!!!
Fun things to see as you drive in. A super talented man who was living in Baker Oregon (11 years ago) found the undercarriage and wheels as he was using a metal detector along the Oregon Trail in Baker. It took him 10 years to research, purchase and study what this delivery cart would look like. So it took some time and energy, to attempt to reproduce what this sweet little delivery cart would look like. ❤️.
Of course, we LOVE stories of rescue and redemption. It's what we stand for here at Grace. Come see it and enjoy the ole country feel. ❤️

04/13/2026

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04/10/2026

The most unbelievable horse therapy session......with two of my all time favorite "wounded warriors " Grit and Grace at its finest.
Grace to forgive. Grit to never give up!!! I shall never forget. 😌 ❤️. (Maiya Thomas. My friend. My sister. And my forever mentor in forgiveness, hardship and never giving up). I'm so proud of you. I will love you into eternity together. ♥️

04/08/2026

My hero....in every way. ❤️

She could have stayed at home. Watching days turn into nights, and life slowly turn into memories. She could have said, “It’s too late for me.” But instead — she gets into the saddle.

Her hands are not as strong as they used to be. Her step is slower. But her heart… still moves her forward.

Every wrinkle on her face is a road. Every year — another mile behind her. And even now, she doesn’t stop. Because for her, movement is life.

Beside her is her horse. Not just an animal — a companion who understands her without words. He walks carefully, as if he knows: on his back is not just a rider, but a whole story.

And one more small companion — her dog. Loyal, silent, always there. He doesn’t ask where they’re going. It’s enough for him to know they are together.

They are not in a hurry. No deadlines. No “later.” Only now — this path, this wind, this moment.

People look at her and think, “Why?”
But she is simply living.

Because true freedom is not in youth. It’s in the choice not to stop. Even when the body asks for rest.

She proves nothing to the world. She reminds it.

That life doesn’t end with age.
That dreams don’t have an expiration date.
That the road is always open — as long as you are willing to take a step.

And as her horse keeps moving forward,
as her dog stays close,
she smiles.

Because she knows: she is still on her journey.