Upward Transitions Therapeutic Horsemanship

09/10/2025

Fall session is here, and our hearts are full! There’s nothing quite like seeing our riders’ smiles light up the arena. 💜 Through the power of horses, disabilities become possibilities, confidence grows, and friendships blossom.
Early giving for The Big Give starts today, and every gift helps care for the herd that makes these moments—and healing—possible. Join us in celebrating new beginnings and supporting the kids and families who discover strength and hope here: https://www.thebiggivesa.org/organizations/upward-transitions-therapeutic-horsemanship

09/09/2025

A fun flashback 🎓🐴
As the new school year begins, it’s a great reminder that friendships can come in all shapes and sizes—even four-legged! Graduation is even more special when you get to share it with your horse. Our horses aren’t just partners in learning—they become friends who celebrate life’s milestones right alongside our participants. 💜

09/08/2025

Rainy days = happy horses!
Cooler temps, squishy mud, the perfect recipe for a good roll 🙂🙃🙂
Did you know? Horses roll in mud not just for fun—it’s like nature’s spa treatment:
✨ Helps scratch itches
🛡️ Creates a natural bug repellent layer
🌿 Acts as sunscreen
We love them even when they are muddy!! 💜😉

09/07/2025

Horses Help Kids Shine Bright! 🐴🌟
Whether brushing, leading, or riding, horses meet kids exactly where they are. For children with special needs, these moments create powerful growth. 💙
Research shows that after just 10 weeks of equine activities, kids had better social skills, stronger communication, and less irritability—and the benefits lasted for several months!
From the ground to the saddle, every step with a horse builds confidence, calm, and connection.

Children with autism spectrum have immediate and long-term benefits from therapeutic horseback riding, researchers show

09/05/2025

We’re so excited to share Pages for the Ages—a brand-new bookstore opened by one of our rider’s moms and four friends! 📚💛 Their dream is to create a welcoming space where neurodivergent kids and families feel safe, supported, and celebrated. Go check them out and show some love!

✨Let the magic begin! 🤩

09/05/2025

There’s something special about taking the time to really appreciate nature. Meet Sweet Georgia, our mama turkey, out for a stroll with her three chicks. We’ve seen mushrooms popping up in the arena, cicadas emerging from their shells, and sunsets paint the sky. Spending time outside with our horses gives us a chance to pause and be fully present—just like they are. Today, step outside, look around, and see what you might have been missing.

09/02/2025

These peaceful moments are what we love—and what we hope everyone experiences, whether during groundwork or riding. They are the result of our team’s dedication: endless wheelbarrow trips, daily care, proper nutrition, farrier and veterinary visits, checking tack, pasture maintenance, and spending time with our horses and volunteers to build trust. We believe the peaceful atmosphere we nurture is just as important as the care itself. It’s the dedication behind the scenes that brings moments like this to life.

08/28/2025

Did you know? 🐴💜
The electromagnetic field of a horse’s heart is estimated to be five times larger than our own—stretching out in all directions, up to 8–10 feet around them.
Research from the HeartMath Institute shows that when we spend time near horses, our own heart rhythms can synchronize with theirs. That’s one of the reasons people often feel calmer, grounded, and more at peace around these incredible animals.
✨ Science is catching up to what horse people have always known—horses help heal hearts.

08/27/2025

A big thank you to everyone who helped us level out a low spot in the arena caused by the summer rains! Your support keeps our horses and riders safe and our programs running strong. 🐴♥️

08/26/2025

Paulie’s fly mask might not be perfect, but his confidence is. 🐴💫 Paulie’s rocking his own style—and proving that confidence, not perfection, makes us shine. Sometimes our differences are what make us beautiful. Here’s to showing up unique, brave, and perfectly imperfect. 💜

08/25/2025

Two horses, one spotlight. Jaxon’s the star 🌟 and Archie “rolling” in for a guest appearance. 😂

08/24/2025

Autumn Sunshine ☀️
If there’s one word to describe Autumn, it’s faithfulness. She’s the horse we can always count on — steady, reliable, and willing to step in whenever she’s needed. She may not always be the most enthusiastic, but her consistency makes her one of the most important members of our herd. Riders learn patience, confidence, and trust from her every day. 💜