Horses of Hope Rescue and Welfare

08/08/2025

I’m so proud of this little one 🥰

08/07/2025

Here's a photo of me as a 6th grader teaching a group, so to speak. Me and my sister each had a pony, my grandpa had a pony, and then we had a few more horses belonging to other family members.
Shown in this photo are some cousins, neighbors, and friends. As a 6th grader, I would line everyone up and give them 'turns' on my pony, as my sister would 'let' others, get on her pony.
We brushed them, let them eat grass, practice getting on and off, see who could do stunts, and then, parents would somehow take photos.
The group classes would last all day, every day. Here were the groupings:
Horse care, tack, grooming, riding, ground work, stunts, and then just hanging out with the horses while we ate, or pretended that we were on some horse related adventure.
Not much has changed, (other than a lifetime of experience, training, and reflection of course), except, now I'm the one doing it all without my sister, which is why I allow volunteers to help, the people in the photograph has changed, but the core values I learned during my time as a child is what propels me forward.
My grandfather was from Alberta, Canada and was one of the best natural horseman, I've ever witnessed. Due to his, strict rules of horse care, horsemanship, and love, I was blessed with ethical horsemanship early on.
Did I know when this photo was taken, that I'd be giving lessons for the rest of my life? Definitely not.
Did I think I was giving lessons then? Nope!
We were just a bunch of kids having fun, together, and I did my best to help others understand how to get along well with horses.
That's pretty much my same goal. I guess, while many abandon their roots, to run towards other things. My roots, kinda held onto me, and only each day now, am I more aware of their influence.
I'm very proud of my roots, and I hope to breath life into my roots, more and more, as I live and breathe.
Let the camps, and groups extraordinary continue....

08/06/2025

I have only one remaining spot available in the upcoming Ole Cowpoke Kidz Camp.

08/06/2025

What I say all the time ❤️

This is something I find many riders (myself included) struggle with and it’s completely natural!

Most of us are taught from the start to steer with the reins. It becomes instinct to pull right, go right. But horses are incredibly attuned to our body. They feel a subtle shift in our seat, the tension in our legs, even the energy behind our breath.

And yet, when something goes wrong, our first reaction is often to grab at the reins. More pressure. More pulling. More confusion…

But reins should be a whisper, not a command. A final piece of communication, not the first.

When we start riding from our seat, core, and intention, things begin to change. Transitions become smoother. Bends feel natural. The horse begins to listen rather than just react.

💡 Next time you ride, ask yourself:

— Can I prepare this movement with my seat and posture before even using my reins?
— Are my hips following and guiding, or am I trying to steer from the front?

Your horse is listening not just to your hands, but to your whole body 💃🏼

08/06/2025

Let’s talk a little bit about this photo. So many folks think there are good and bad people and good and bad horses.
The truth is there are people here and there that truly know how to unlock potential, and when they get a hold of every situation, potential starts being revealed ♥️
This horse, is currently 34. Most folks would’ve ignorantly replaced him years ago, due to his age. He’s an Arabian, which most folks deem as crazy. And Caleb has a lot of chronic health conditions.
He’s had serious arthritis since before 16, serious chiropractic needs, and now no back teeth. 🦷
He’s my most expensive horse to maintain, and worth all the money in the world.
I spent 2 years getting this horse comfortable, and feeling safe around people. Since then, our entire training program is geared around the protocol we have in place to work with Caleb.
He’s been Top Lesson Horse, for over 10 years now, giving 1,000’s of kids smiles. I wouldn’t trade him for any amount of money, fame, fortune, or a herd of million dollar colts.
He was a piece of dark coal when I met him, and now has been shining brighter and brighter each year.
He’s as wild as a 2 year old stallion when he’s hungry, and as gentle as a baby kitten when his needs are met.
Now for the young man on top, he stole my heart the moment he got on Caleb. The magic of being with Caleb was personified in his entire countenance. After week three this young man said to me, with his head down underneath his breath, “Caleb’s a very nice horse.”
Those words from this boy, who had never been around a horse, melted my heart. I thought, ‘by George I think he’s got it!’
It doesn’t take experience to see truth, it takes raw heart.
I got this photo from his mother, and am allowed to use it, to tell this story.
“A Boy and a Horse”
Let the magic continue…..
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08/05/2025

Only one spot left!!

✅Only one spot left✅
🤩Welcome to Horses of Hope Rescue and Welfare!
♥️Everything we do is to raise awareness to the idiosyncrasies, in our horse and human journey. We thrive with embracing heart, ethical values, and historic principles, that equate to a meaningful relationship with horses and others!
🐎Children who come here are treated with kindness and respect, as we unfold the hidden mysteries in horsemanship.
♥️We are down to the wire with our continuation of this camp, geared towards any young horse lover wanting a horse camp full of meaningful knowledge, hands on experience, and natural methods.
🐎We only have a few spots left, and are looking to fill them this week, so we have the adequate time to prepare.
🐎To register with payment contact ✅Michelle @816-518-6035
Enjoy your day!

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🐎Spending time with horses is proven to enhance learning, brain activity, mood, heart function, and much, much, more.
🐎♥️✅Looking forward to helping the next generation of horse lovers.

08/05/2025

Helping folks connect humanely with horses, and obtain quality lifelong skills in horsemanship is what we do♥️

08/03/2025

Funny, every time I teach on a subject, memes, or posts start coming out that coincide with it♥️

Horsemanship is not about control, it is about conversation. 📚 Visit our bookshop: www.elaineheneybooks.com 🐴 Documentary: www.listeningtothehorse.com

08/02/2025

Destiny will go to her new home tomorrow ♥️🤩🐎✅