Love Grows Love Animal Assisted Learning

10/26/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Random Acts of Kindness group for their generous donation. Gideon is now ready for winter! 💜

10/22/2026

💜 Grief doesn’t come with a timeline. You don’t have to walk through it alone.

Join us at Love Grows Love for HERd to Heart—a women’s day focused on grief and loss.

📅 November 14
🕘 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Whether you’re grieving someone you love, a relationship, or a season of life, this day offers space to breathe, reflect, and take a gentle step forward.

Through meaningful experiences partnering with horses and connection with other women, you can honor what you’re carrying while making room for hope. 🐴💜

You don’t need the perfect words or have to share more than you’re comfortable with. Come as you are.

No horse experience needed. All activities are ground-based—no riding.

✨ Sign up in seconds on our new website! Find HERd to Heart and reserve your spot:
👉 www.lovegrowsloveaal.org

A little space to breathe. A little room for hope. A day just for you.

Love Grows Love offers animal assisted learning programs for all ages in Norwalk Oh. Build confidence, life skills and connection.

10/20/2026

It's finally here -- and we're so excited to share it with you!

Our new website is live:
www.lovegrowsloveaal.org

Hop on over to explore all the programs and experiences we offer, learn more about Love Grows Love, and sign up for classes. We can't wait for you to check it out!

Love Grows Love offers animal assisted learning programs for all ages in Norwalk Oh. Build confidence, life skills and connection.

10/19/2026

Little hands, brave steps, and some very big smiles! 💜🐴

We loved welcoming the Sandusky Primary School kiddos and their wonderful adult helpers to Love Grows Love for a Hands-On Horses field trip!

From sensory play with paint and horses to sorting colorful balls and practicing leading through a fun obstacle course, there were so many ways to explore, learn, and connect—each child at their own pace.

We also spent time observing the big horses, and Sky brought extra smiles when he stretched his head over the observation gate to share some sweet cuddles! For some who felt unsure about our bigger friends, time with a bunny offered a gentle beginning, helping them find the courage to connect with the horses, too. 🐰💜

Every child brings their own strengths, curiosity, and way of experiencing the world. What a joy to make room for those differences and celebrate each moment of connection.

Thank you, Sandusky Primary School, and all the helpers who made this visit possible. Love grows love, one brave little step at a time! 💚

10/15/2026

🇺🇸Veterans, Active Military, and First Responders🇺🇸

YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR FREE EVENT: HEROES AND HORSES

Tomorrow Evening, Friday 10/16/26 5:30-8:30pm
At Love Grows Love
4418 Medusa Rd, Norwalk, 44857

Dinner will be served.

Please contact us at 419-750-1462 to reserve your spot ASAP - spaces are limited.

10/14/2026

Busy weeks are becoming the norm here at the farm, and love is growing everywhere we look! 💜🐴

Thanks to our beautiful horses and dedicated volunteers, this week alone we’ve shared the farm with our HERd To Heart participants, Project LIFE, Herd Qualities, Leadership Toolbox, Stable Connections, 4 Corners of Shared Leadership and Hands-On Horses—with Heroes & Horses and a big field trip for Sandusky City Schools still to come at the end of the week!

So many different people, each bringing their own story, finding opportunities to connect, discover, and grow. That’s one of the most beautiful things about Love Grows Love—there truly is a place for everyone. 💚

10/13/2026

Little Horse, Big Shoulders. 🐴💜

At a recent HERd To Heart Women’s Day, a woman noticed something beautiful about one of our little ponies.

When someone didn’t want it too close—or another horse wanted space—it simply moved along. It didn’t appear to take offense or insist on affection. It kept gently checking in, finding someone who welcomed its presence.

Her words stayed with us: “Little horse, big shoulders.”

How often do we struggle with what that little pony made look so simple? Someone needs space, and we feel rejected. Our affection isn’t welcomed in that moment, and we take it personally.

But Scripture reminds us that love is patient and kind, and that it does not insist on its own way (1 Corinthians 13:4–5). James 1:19 calls us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.

Sometimes love means drawing close. Sometimes it means listening when someone says, “I need a little room.” Their need for space does not diminish our worth—and respecting it can be a beautiful expression of love.

Big shoulders don’t mean carrying everyone’s burdens or accepting hurtful treatment. They can mean being secure enough in God’s love to give someone room without withdrawing our kindness.

That little pony offered us a quiet invitation: Keep a tender heart. Respect the space. Let love remain patient.

Lord, help us pause before taking offense. Teach us when to draw near and when to give room, trusting that we are loved in either moment. Amen.

Where might God be inviting you to give someone a little space—and a little grace—this week?

10/05/2026

Is there a 76-inch medium-weight turnout blanket in your barn just waiting for its comeback? Sky could give it a cozy new purpose! If it’s collecting dust, we’ll happily do the dusting and put it to good use. 💚

A donated blanket would help us care for Sky with the stewardship and love he deserves. Thank you!

10/05/2026

The weather is looking PERFECT for Saturday!

Ladies, this is your last chance to grab a spot for HERd to Heart! We have just a few spots remaining and deadline to register is tomorrow 10/6.

Come spend a beautiful day investing in YOU — fresh air, beautiful horses, meaningful connection, and a little time to simply reset.

Contact Melissa at 419-750-1462 to save your spot!

Located at Love Grows Love 4418 Medusa Rd, Norwalk.