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Written by Anna Casperin, MSW Mental health struggles can show up as exhaustion, disconnection, overwhelm, or a sense that everything feels a little harder than it should. For many people, the most difficult part is not only what they are experiencing internally, but the feeling that they are carrying it by themselves. At Medicine Horse, we see this every day. We also see what can begin to shift when people realize they are not alone. Mental Health and Isolation Mental health

One of the most common reactions I get when I tell people what I do is, “Wait…horses get bodywork?” The answer is yes!

Written by Anna Casperin, Programs Manager On the farm, the herd is always teaching us something. It might be the way one horse hangs back, quietly watching, or how another steps forward to lead without force. It might be how the group shifts together when something changes, each member aware of the others, each movement connected. At Medicine Horse, the herd is more than the horses. It is the people who show up, each in their own way. What it means to be part of the herd: Be

By Kelley Dean I feel incredibly fortunate to share my experience with Medicine Horse’s program designed for breast cancer survivors. Getting involved in this program has been a transformative part of my journey, and I’d like to reflect on how it has shaped me. I’ve always been someone who deeply values the concept of congruence, which means finding agreement, harmony, and compatibility in life. While I thought I understood this term in abstract, it wasn’t until I participate

Today is Human-Animal Bond Day, a perfect time to celebrate the incredible connections that form between humans and animals. At Medicine Horse, we see this connection every day—whether it’s the gentle nuzzle of a horse, the playful curiosity of a goat, the calm companionship of a barn cat, or the steadfast presence of a donkey.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month: a time to break the silence, challenge the stigma, and remind one another that healing is possible....

Written by Ania Wells & Anna Birman **Keep scrolling to see all the cute photos! March brought an extra dose of cuteness to Medicine...