Thrive Equine

08/29/2025

Goodnight sun, good night horses.

08/27/2025

Forest: ✨ This beautiful girl has taught me resilience!

She came into my life as a spunky, sweet, and adventure loving youngster - each and every day she lives up to her full name “Forest on Fire”!

As my first young horse, I had no idea how long and transformative the journey would be to grow up together.

After a devastating accident we faced together 5 years ago, I’ve continued to “get back on the horse”—quite literally. With every step forward, I’m reminded that it's not about the destination—it's about the journey.

9 years later, I'm still learning—from her and through her—what it means to find peace under pressure, calm in the chaos, and to rediscover who I am in each new season of life.

We hope you’ll take time for yourself too, and come out to experience peace, wherever you are on your path.

08/22/2025

“Horsemanship is the art of mastering our own movements, thoughts, emotions and behavior. Not the horses.” ✍️

08/20/2025

Sharing a bit of some horse love for you today! 🐎🤩💕💃🏻

We hope you visit us soon!
-Forest, River, Dutton, and Sherman

08/17/2025

In a herd, no horse gets left behind. 🐴

Horses in the wild instinctively look out for one another—alerting the group to danger, sharing leadership, and ensuring the weakest still keep up. It’s not about dominance. It’s about connection, cooperation, and collective strength.

Businesses that operate like herds—not packs—build trust, reduce burnout, and unlock real, sustainable profitability.

Because when your team has each other’s backs, they go further, faster—and stay longer.

The most profitable companies aren’t run by lone wolves.
They’re led by herds that move as one.

08/14/2025

It is a true honor to work with our local veterans - every encounter is a reminder of their immense sacrifice, strength, and resilience. Being in their presence is always an incredibly humbling experience—one that grounds me and fills me with deep gratitude.

Through horse therapy, we’re able to create a unique and healing connection that goes beyond words. There’s something profoundly therapeutic about the bond between a veteran and a horse—watching that trust build is both powerful and inspiring. It’s a privilege to witness their journeys and to support their healing in such a meaningful way.

08/07/2025

Hi all! My name is Victoria, the founder of Thrive Equine.

I’ve been asked quite a bit lately how I got into all this life/business/veteran/couples coaching - with horses. Well to be honest, it has been a life-long journey myself, seeing my own personal and professional growth while amongst these incredible creatures.

For example, Dutton will tell me EXACTLY how I am showing up each and every day. If I go out to just love on him with a steady heartbeat, peace, and calm he will walk right up to me.

BUT if I have a shred of “we got things to do!”, am in a hurry, or have a boss like attitude, he will B-line it away from me.

The most amazing part is every time I showed up like that, I (used to) instinctually throw a curse word (or two) out about him. Blaming him. Even I had to go through the motions each and every day to relearn and relearn until I finally “got it”.

This may not give you the “wow factor” right now - but if you come out to feel it for yourself, you will see horses are always your mirror, and in the reflection you will see pure, glorious, Truth.

>>>A reminder Intro Sessions are just $59.

I hope you join us for a day of fun, reflection, and growth! See you soon!

08/01/2025

Grounding, with the best therapist out there 🌟🌸🐴

07/27/2025

Sometimes the win, the accomplishment, the succes finally arrives - the minute you release the pressure.

07/27/2025

04/24/2025

Here are 15 interesting facts about horses' brain:

1. Horses' brain is relatively small compared to the size of their body and accounts for only about 0.1% of its total weight.
2. Despite their small size, horses have very complex brains, with a highly developed cerebral cortex, the part of the brain responsible for conscious thought, decision-making and memory.
3. Horses can learn and remember complex tasks, such as navigating a jump course or performing a dressage routine, through a process called associate learning.
4. Like humans, horses have a left hemisphere and a right hemisphere in the brain, each with specialized functions.
The left hemisphere is responsible for the processing of logical and analytical information, while the right hemisphere is more involved in emotional processing and creative thinking.
5. Horses have a great memory and can remember specific people, places and experiences for many years.
6. Horses can learn by observation and often they can acquire new behaviors and skills simply by observing other horses or humans.
7. Horses have a very sensitive sense of touch and can detect even the slightest pressure or movement on their skin. This helps them responding to subtle cues from your rider or guide.
8. Horses can process visual information very quickly and accurately, allowing them to avoid potential hazards and navigate their environment with ease.
9. Horses are social animals and rely on nonverbal communication to interact with other horses in their herd.
This communication is facilitated by the horse’s brain, which can interpret subtle changes in body language, facial expressions and vocalizations.
10. Ultimately, like all animals, horses have a unique personality and individual traits that are shaped by their experiences, genetics and environment—all of which is reflected in their brain function and behavior.
11. Horses have a very strong sense of smell and their odor bulb, which processes smells, is relatively large compared to other parts of their brain.
12. The brain, which is responsible for coordinating movement and balance, is also relatively large in horses. This is because horses must be able to move quickly and efficiently to escape predators or navigate through difficult terrain.
13. Horses have a very high pain threshold, which is believed to be related to how their brains process pain signals.
While this can be beneficial in some situations, it can also mean that horses may not show obvious signs of pain, making it harder for their caregivers to detect and treat underlying health issues.
14. The hippocampus, a part of the brain involved in learning and memory, is particularly well developed in horses.
This allows them to remember not only specific experiences, but also general concepts and patterns that they can apply to new situations.
15. Finally, studies have shown that horses, like other animals, are capable of experiencing emotions such as fear, happiness, and anger. These emotions are believed to be mediated by the limbic system, a group of interconnected brain structures that play a key role in regulating mood and behavior.

Words source: Megan Bolentini Equine Bodywork

03/30/2025

True! 💕