Spirit Horse Ranch

06/06/2026

🐴 Horse Fun Fact! 🐴

Have you ever heard that horses sleep standing up?

It’s true… but it’s only part of the story!

Horses can doze while standing thanks to a special system of tendons and ligaments that allows them to lock their legs and relax without falling over. This helps them stay alert and ready to move if needed.

But here’s the myth-buster: horses don’t get all of their sleep standing up. To reach deep, restorative REM sleep, they need to lie down. So if you see a horse stretched out in the pasture, don’t panic…they may just be catching up on some quality sleep! 😴

06/02/2026

Looking for a team-building experience that’s both meaningful and memorable? Our equine-assisted Team Spirit program helps groups strengthen communication, trust, collaboration, and problem-solving skills through guided interactions with horses.

Whether you’re a workplace team, community group, or family, participants gain valuable insights and build stronger connections in a unique and engaging environment.

Contact us to learn more about bringing your team to the ranch for an experience they’ll be talking about long after the day is over.

05/28/2026

Confidence building starts small.

For our new mini horses, that means learning that the arena is a safe place filled with positive experiences. We’re carefully exposing them to new sounds, therapy props, and different situations they may experience during sessions in the future.

The goal isn’t to rush them, it’s to help them feel secure, curious, and confident. By slowly introducing new challenges and reinforcing healthy boundaries, we’re helping shape calm and trusting therapy horses for the future.

These little minis are already making incredible progress, and we can’t wait for everyone to follow along on their journey! ✨

05/27/2026

Before becoming therapy partners, our minis will spend time learning how to navigate all the different experiences they may encounter in the arena. We’re working on:
-Desensitizing to sounds and movement
-Introducing therapy props and equipment
-Practicing respectful boundaries with people
-Building confidence with new experiences

We take things slow so they can process, learn, and feel safe every step of the way. Watching their confidence grow has already been so rewarding! 💙

05/26/2026

Big things are happening for our little minis at Spirit Horse Ranch!

Right now, we’re introducing them to some of our therapy props and helping them learn that the arena is a safe, calm, and positive place. From new sights and sounds to practicing healthy boundaries with people, every session is focused on building confidence one small step at a time.

We challenge them gently, move slowly, and celebrate every win along the way. These little horses are learning that new things don’t have to be scary and that trust is built through patience and consistency.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice gave us the freedoms we enjoy each day, and we are deeply grateful.

At Spirit Horse Ranch, we also recognize the families, friends, and loved ones who carry their memory forward. May we all take a moment today to reflect, remember, and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. ❤️🤍💙

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸🐴

05/24/2026

Congrats, Kris!

05/24/2026

Congrats, Lindsay!

05/19/2026

🐴✨UPDATE ON OUR MINI HORSE NAME POLL✨🐴

You all showed UP for our naming poll, and we loved reading every single suggestion (seriously… some of y’all are too creative 😂).

After lots of smiles, laughs, and a little debate… we are so excited to officially announce our new mini horse’s name is…

BUTTERBEAN!

Isn’t it the perfect fit?!

Thank you to everyone who voted, commented, and helped us welcome this sweet little addition to the Spirit Horse Ranch family. We can’t wait to share more Butterbean moments with you soon!

Drop a 🫘 in the comments if you love the name!

05/19/2026

💫BIG NEWS💫

We are SO excited to announce that Spirit Horse Ranch has officially been selected as one of the very first partner organizations in State Line Tack’s Ride It Forward Program!

This is an amazing new way to support our horses and our mission at no extra cost to you.

When you shop using our personalized link, you can choose to:

✅ Shop our wish list and have items shipped directly to Spirit Horse Ranch (and we earn 10% back!)
OR
✅ Shop for yourself (tack, apparel, horse supplies, gifts, etc.) and Spirit Horse Ranch still earns 10% of your purchase

That means every order helps provide feed, supplies, and care for the horses who need us most.

📌 Shop + Support Spirit Horse Ranch here:
https://www.statelinetack.com/s/spirit-horse-ranch

Please share this post so more people can support the ranch through their everyday shopping!

At Spirit Horse Ranch, we are dedicated to promoting self-growth, healing emotional wounds, and lifetime trauma through the transformative power of equine-assisted psychotherapy. Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment where individuals can connect with horses and experience prof...