TheraBarn

06/06/2026

Want to know how to get started with R+? Equine Clicker 101 is our lesson based podcast which has had over 120,000 downloads and has helped so many people get started, side step the potential R+ struggles and help them to get it right. We love hearing the success stories that have come from this resource. There over 50 episodes and it covers lots of topics. The lessons include classroom time, a lesson and homework to help you make solid progress. The first 5 episodes really focus on getting started and building a solid foundation. Next it opens up to a variety of topics. So if you are looking for some guided lessons this might be for you. You can find the podcast on any of the popular podcast players and on our website.

06/04/2026

If you’re in the area, here is a great opportunity to attend!

Get up close with: 🦙alpacas, 🐎mini horses, 🫏mini donkeys, 🐐goats, 🐏sheep, 🐔chickens, 🦆ducks and 🐇rabbits.

06/02/2026

Yesterday, it was pedicure day for the herd. Can you guess how many hands Pecos is?

05/31/2026

We are so excited to be back at the Happy Rock Happy Rock Farm!!! We hope you will join us for a fun filled day!

Is your child interested in horses?
Want your child to learn more than just how cute they are? 🐎
EquiScholars is the ultimate crash course for the horse enthusiast! Our ground-based program unravels the mysteries of our equine pals, shaping today's horse enthusiasts into the future horse stewards. Together, let's dive into the world of horses and discover a whole new side of ourselves. You will marvel at all you can learn in our 1-Day Camp! We will spend the afternoon focusing on how we enhance your horses enrichment with practical ideas that are easy to implement.
Important Reminders:
You do not need to have a horse for this camp. Horses are provided by our facilty.
Ground based program (no riding involved).
Suitable for ages 6 to 60
Lunch of pizza provided or pack a lunch

05/17/2026

Happy Sunday!

On May 9, 2026 Eric delivered a moving commencement speech for the graduating class of UNC Chapel Hill, structured around the 6 strings of a guitar. Each str...

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day…. May you have a moment to rest and have the most wonderful day.

Some Sundays aren’t about doing more 🤍
They’re about listening.
To your body.
To your breath.
To the quiet parts of you that get drowned out during the week.

Rest isn’t laziness.
Slowing down isn’t falling behind.
And needing space doesn’t mean you’re weak.

The horses remind us of this all the time.
They don’t rush to prove themselves.
They don’t force connection.
They simply stay present.

Maybe today isn’t asking you to achieve anything.
Maybe it’s asking you to reconnect.
To soften.
To notice what your nervous system has been trying to tell you.

You are allowed to pause.
You are allowed to move gently.
You are allowed to choose peace over pressure.

And sometimes…
that’s where the real healing begins 🐴🤍

— The Way of The Horse

05/07/2026

Sometimes saying goodbye just doesn’t make sense… today is one of those days.

This is River… my daughter’s pride and joy. We added River to our family in September, and their bond was instant.

River received his name because the moment he set foot on the farm, he just went with the flow. He was calm, energetic, and full of life.

The patience he had with all of the goats under his feet was amazing. It was so fun to watch River and Chester play. He was so willing to learn new things and was truly a one-in-a-million kind of horse to us.

Saying goodbye this early was never part of the plan, but loving him with our whole hearts was.

So tonight, when you head to the barn, in honor of River, give that extra scratch or treat, because being a horse owner is such an honor. We were so honored to be River’s. ❤️❤️

05/06/2026

Congrats!!! So many amazing things ahead for EquiScholars!

𝚆𝚎 𝙷𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝙾𝚏𝚏𝚒𝚌𝚒𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝙷𝚒𝚝 𝙾𝚞𝚛 𝟷 𝚈𝚎𝚊𝚛 𝙰𝚗𝚗𝚒𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚊𝚛𝚢! 🎉💚

Wow… we made it!

We couldn’t be happier with how far we’ve come in just a year and we truly couldn’t have done it without the support of everyone who has helped bring this dream to life. A special thank you goes to the team at The Ranch Xtreme for believing in us from the very beginning, listening to our ideas and for providing the amazing Beau and Woody who have played such a huge part in making it all possible (and of course Falco for completing the trio 🐴).

It hasn’t all been plain sailing. There have definitely been a few bumps along the way but as always, we’ve pulled together as a team, worked through it and maybe shed the odd stressed-out tear or two in the process! 😅

Here’s to everything we’ve built so far and everything still to come 💚

04/21/2026

Hoss LOVES opening bags of anything…. Mineral, shavings, square bales…. This is the man for the job!