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The Mending Post, LLC Addressing self-awareness, self-esteem, emotional regulation, communication, problem-solving, social/interpersonal skills, reduce stress/anxiety.

"There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man."-Winston Churchill Founded in 2025 by Mattie Mathews, The Mending Post, LLC is an equine-assisted therapy practice rooted in compassion, connection, and the belief that healing begins in relationship. With over 10 years of experience with horses, a master’s degree in special education, certification in Animal-Assisted Therapy, and currently working on her second masters in clinical mental health, Mattie created The Mending Post as a safe haven where individuals of all backgrounds can begin, or continue, their healing journey. The Mending Post isn’t just about horses, it’s about people. Survivors, seekers, youth, adults, and families looking to reconnect with themselves and others in a safe, trauma-informed environment. At The Mending Post, we look forward to working alongside individuals, families, and organizations in our community, offering space, support, and the healing presence of horses as companions on the path toward growth and restoration.

🌧 Does the work stop when the weather is bad? Nope!Did I possibly choose the WRONG footwear for the rain? Maybe…but moti...
10/31/2026

🌧 Does the work stop when the weather is bad? Nope!

Did I possibly choose the WRONG footwear for the rain? Maybe…but motivation won that one yesterday. 😂

🐴 Do I have the BEST supervisors? Absolutely!

Would I trade any of it? Not a chance! ❤️

Around The Mending Post, the work doesn't stop just because the skies open up. Sometimes the best days are a little muddy, a little messy, and full of four-legged reminders of why we do what we do.

I just needed to ring my socks out when we were done! 😂🌧️

10/28/2026
Sometimes the road gets a little rough, and we have no idea where the next curve will take us. Some days, life feels lik...
10/27/2026

Sometimes the road gets a little rough, and we have no idea where the next curve will take us.

Some days, life feels like a winding road through unfamiliar territory. We’re carrying stress, navigating change, trying to make the right turns, and just hoping the road ahead gets a little easier. ❤️

We don’t need all the answers right now, we just need a moment to slow down, take a breath, and find our footing again.

Horses don’t care if we have it all figured out. They don’t ask us to explain our stress, pretend we’re okay, or have a five-year plan. They simply meet us where we are. Through their quiet presence, honest feedback, and gentle reminders to stay in the moment, they help us find a little peace in the middle of life’s chaos.

We believe that sometimes the most important part of the journey isn’t knowing where the road leads. It’s learning how to navigate it, one step and one breath at a time.

And if the day has been especially rough? Well, the horses have opinions about that, too. 😂🐴 (Usually involving snacks!)

We have some evening session times available. Come meet the herd and see if we are a good fit for you 🐴❤️.

Rimson says evening sessions are the perfect time to shut your eyes, tune out the chaos, and let the herd handle the str...
10/16/2026

Rimson says evening sessions are the perfect time to shut your eyes, tune out the chaos, and let the herd handle the stress. 😂🐴

🌅 The Mending Post has 2 OPEN SLOTS for evening equine-assisted services!

Life gets heavy. Stress builds up. Sometimes we spend so much time taking care of everyone else that we forget to take care of ourselves.

That’s where the horses come in. ❤️

Horses have a remarkable way of helping us slow down, become more aware of what’s happening inside us, and recognize the patterns we carry into our everyday lives. Through connection, boundaries, trust, and simply being present, equine-assisted services can help us build self-awareness, confidence, emotional regulation, and healthier ways of navigating life’s challenges.

No judgment. No pressure to perform. No need to have all the right words. Just you, the horses, and a space to breathe, reflect, and grow. 🐴🌿

Whether you're navigating stress, anxiety, grief, life transitions, or simply need some time to reconnect with yourself, you don't have to do it all alone.

Evening appointments available — only 2 spots open!

Call or text 307-752-4417 to see if we're a good fit for you.

🐴 Rimson's advice? Close your eyes, take a breath, and stop carrying the whole world on your shoulders.

🍂 The weather is cooling down, the horses have opinions (as usual), and it’s a great time to focus on healing, resilienc...
10/07/2026

🍂 The weather is cooling down, the horses have opinions (as usual), and it’s a great time to focus on healing, resilience, confidence, and connection.

✨ October Special: Book sessions this month and receive your first session at $65!

🌙 Evening sessions are now available! If daytime schedules make it difficult to fit in a session, we’ve got you covered. Come unwind after the day, slow things down, and let the herd help you find a little peace.

Our equine-assisted services are ground-based and trauma-informed, offering a unique space to work on life challenges, emotional awareness, communication, confidence, and more, without judgment and without having to explain everything to a horse. They usually just know. 😉

🐴 The herd is ready. Are you?

📞 307-752-4417
🌐 www.themendingpostllc.com

🍂 October Special at The Mending Post! 🍂Fall is here, the horses have opinions, and we’ve got a special for you! 🐴🧡✨ Boo...
09/29/2026

🍂 October Special at The Mending Post! 🍂

Fall is here, the horses have opinions, and we’ve got a special for you! 🐴🧡

✨ Book an EAS session in October and receive your first session at $65. ✨

A little mending, a little horse therapy, and a whole lot of fall vibes. 🍁

📲 Message us to snag your spot! We have 2 spots left!

There’s a funny thing about doing this work…Sometimes, success looks like someone not needing you anymore. ❤️🐴One of the...
09/24/2026

There’s a funny thing about doing this work…

Sometimes, success looks like someone not needing you anymore. ❤️🐴

One of the most fulfilling parts of equine assisted services is watching someone walk through the gate carrying something heavy, little by little find their footing, build confidence, discover their own strength, and eventually reach a place where they’re ready to move forward without us.

And while we’re always a little sad to see a client graduate, we’re also incredibly proud.

Because that’s the goal.

Not dependence.
Not staying stuck.
But growth, resilience, confidence, and knowing you have the tools to keep going.

The horses seem to understand this concept too… although they would like everyone to know that their professional opinion is that more grooming, treats, and snacks are always necessary. 😂🐴

Working alongside these horses can create opportunities to practice:
🌿 Emotional awareness and regulation
🐴 Trust and communication
🌿 Boundaries and consent
🐴 Confidence and self-esteem
🌿 Mindfulness and grounding
🐴 Problem-solving and flexibility
🌿 Connection and healthy relationships

Sometimes the horses teach us with a quiet nudge.

Sometimes they teach us by walking away.

And sometimes they teach us that apparently the cone absolutely cannot be moved because it has a very important job. 😂

At The Mending Post, we’re honored to be part of the journey, even when the best ending is watching someone realize they’re ready for the next chapter.

And with a couple of recent graduates, we now have 2 spots open! 🐴❤️

If you’ve been thinking about trying equine assisted services, this might be your sign.

Please share our page and the services we offer ❤️
09/10/2026

Please share our page and the services we offer ❤️

Everyone has been groomed, everyone is looking their absolute finest, and naturally…they are now accepting compliments. ...
09/09/2026

Everyone has been groomed, everyone is looking their absolute finest, and naturally…they are now accepting compliments. 😂🐴

Mane? ✔️
Forelock? ✔️
Dust and mud? Temporarily defeated. ✔️
Ready to get back to work? Absolutely.

But underneath all that good hair is the real reason they do what they do. ❤️

At The Mending Post, our horses aren't just pretty faces. Through equine-assisted services, they help create opportunities to practice trust, communication, boundaries, confidence, emotional regulation, patience, and connection, all without ever having to climb in the saddle.

They have a way of noticing what we don't always know how to say.

So yes…they're groomed, they're looking good, they're feeling themselves, and they're ready for another day of helping people find their way back to themselves.

Clean horses. Dirty boots. Big feelings. Real mending. 🐴❤️

Now excuse us while the herd waits for their modeling contracts to arrive. 😂

Yesterday was a reminder that our horses aren't just teachers, they're learners too. ❤️🐴It's been quite a while since Ri...
08/01/2026

Yesterday was a reminder that our horses aren't just teachers, they're learners too. ❤️🐴

It's been quite a while since Rimson has been separated from his herd for one-on-one work, and today he made sure everyone knew exactly how he felt about it. There was pacing...there was bucking... and enough neighing to let the entire ranch know he had some very strong opinions. 😂

It would have been easy to take him right back to his herd and call it a day. But just like we encourage people to work through life's challenges with support, it's important that we help our equine partners build those same coping skills.

So we slowed down. We stayed patient. We gave him the time and reassurance he needed to work through his stress instead of avoiding it. Little by little, he relaxed, reconnected, and found his confidence again.

One of the most powerful aspects of equine-assisted services is that our horses are authentic. They experience uncertainty, stress, curiosity, and resilience just like we do. They don't teach because they're perfect, they teach because they've experienced challenges and show us what it looks like to move through them.

Today's lesson wasn't just for Rimson. It was a reminder for all of us that growth often begins outside our comfort zone. Whether you're a horse or a human, having someone beside you while you navigate the hard moments can make all the difference.

And yes...Rimson eventually decided that surviving a few minutes away from his buddies wasn't the tragedy he originally believed it to be. 😆

We're proud of you, big guy. Even our teachers deserve the chance to grow.

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Paulden, AZ
86323

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 2pm

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+13077524417

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