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09/19/2026

🐴✨ Another Amazing Assisted Living Week Visit! ✨🐴

Yesterday, we had the amazing opportunity to continue celebrating Assisted Living Week with a wonderful visit to Brookstone of Aledo! 💕

Our superstars, Maisie and Sugar (the matriarch 👑), made their special appearance and showed the residents just how much fun you can have creating a masterpiece with our minis! 🎨🐴✨

Unlike the day before, there wasn’t a threat of rain in sight—but WOW, did it get HOT! 🥵☀️ So, we decided to move the event indoors, and boy, was that fun for everyone! The residents, staff, and our minis stayed cool while enjoying plenty of smiles, laughter, and special moments together. ❤️

A HUGE thank you to the wonderful staff and residents of Brookstone of Aledo for welcoming us once again and allowing us to share the peacefulness of our minis and the incredible joy they bring to others. 🐴💛

What a wonderful time we had! We are so grateful for these opportunities to make memories, spread a little happiness, and let our minis do what they do best—bring smiles wherever they go! 🥰🐴✨

09/18/2026

09/17/2026

🐴💛 What an amazing day at Friendship Manor in Rock Island! 💛🐴

Sugar, Sprinkles, and the entire Golden Manes of Valor team were truly honored to spend time with the incredible residents, families, and staff of Friendship Manor. We are so grateful for the opportunity to share our love of mini horses and, most importantly, show just how calming, comforting, and special these little horses can be. 🥰🐴

The rain threatened us in the background throughout our visit, but thankfully it held off until we were packing everything up! 🌧️

Yesterday was also a beautiful reminder that sometimes we forget just how special an experience can be. For those who grew up in the “big city,” seeing a horse up close may be something they’ve never had the opportunity to experience. Watching the smiles, curiosity, and excitement as everyone met Sugar and Sprinkles reminded us why we love what we do. ❤️

We are so happy we could share that experience—and so much more—with such an incredible group of people. The connections, smiles, gentle touches, and conversations made the day unforgettable for us, too.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Friendship Manor for allowing us to be part of your celebration during National Assisted Living Week. 💕 This special week recognizes the meaningful lives, memories, reflections, and lasting impacts of residents while also celebrating and showing appreciation for the dedicated staff, volunteers, and family members who make such a difference every day.

From all of us at Golden Manes of Valor, including Sugar & Sprinkles…
Thank you for letting us be a part of your day. We loved every minute of it! Looking forward to coming back!!!🐴💛✨

09/13/2026

🍂🐴 IT’S FALL FESTIVAL TIME! 🐴🍂

Hey friends, family, and animal lovers! 💛 Golden Manes of Valor is throwing a Fall Festival & Fundraiser, and you are NOT going to want to miss this one! 🎃🍁

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 2520 County Highway 3, Oquawka, IL
🎉 FREE TO ATTEND — EVERYONE IS WELCOME! 🎉

Come spend an afternoon with us and our amazing mini-horse crew! 🐴✨
🌟 Meet our mini horses!
🎯 Games & prizes!
🛍️ Silent auction!
💚 Learn about our programs!
🍂 Enjoy some good old-fashioned fall fun!

And, of course, Sprinkles, Patches, Maisie, Frannie, Tater, and the rest of the Golden Manes team are ready to see YOU! 🥰🐴

Our mission is Healing Through Equine & Nature, providing therapeutic activities for veterans, first responders, seniors, children, and individuals with special needs throughout our community. 💛

Want to help us make an even bigger impact? We have sponsorship opportunities and donation options, plus in-kind donations are always welcome! 🙌

📱 Check out the QR codes on the flyer for easy ways to support us!
📞 (309) 244-4073
🌐 goldenmanesofvalor.com

🍁 SAVE THE DATE. BRING YOUR FAMILY. BRING YOUR FRIENDS. BRING YOUR FALL SPIRIT! 🍁

🐴❤️ We can't wait to see you October 10th! ❤️🐴

09/13/2026

Thank you so much to the Prime Beef Festival staff for having us! What a truly amazing event yesterday. We had such a wonderful time with everyone and are so grateful to have been a part of it! Sugar, Maisie, Sprinkles and the entire Golden Manes of Valor team enjoyed meeting everyone!!!! ❤️🥩

We can’t wait to do it all again at Warren County Prime Beef Festival

09/06/2026

Just chilling on the ranch. Happy Labor Day from Golden Manes of Valor. Thanks for all the support!!!!! We did get to play around today. Lots on fun!!!

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

Yeah Norma and Sprinkles…a little play time

09/06/2026

Just chilling at the ranch. Happy Labor Day weekend from Golden Manes of Valor. Thanks for all the support!!!