Willow Ranch, Equine Assisted Counseling

🐴 Stronger Together

Our herd reminds us that we were created for connection, relationship, and community. We aren’t meant to walk through life alone. Just like the herd, we are stronger when we stand together. 💚🐴

“Two are better than one…” — Ecclesiastes 4:9 NIV

This is Rudy this am☀️🙏❤️🐴thank you to Rise Concepts, Chris Leal, Rex Boatright and family, Steve and Christina Reese, Jeannie Kern, Chloe Bjornberg, Christi and Todd Landis, Angie and Chris Reynolds, Sarah Johnson, Jennifer Guipre, Zack Milner (donated his leather art gifts for the staff at Oakridge)and Glenda and Mike Nation for financial help providing this LIFE SAVING care.

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🐴 Rally for Rudy 💚

Hi, friends. We’re asking our Willow Ranch community to Rally for Rudy.

Today, our little Rudy underwent emergency colic surgery. The veterinarians discovered a fecalith—a hard mass that was blocking his intestine—and thankfully, they were able to remove it.

Rudy may be small, but his impact at Willow Ranch is anything but small.

About three years ago, Rudy and his brother Rowdy were donated to us by Bill and Linda Dickinson when they could no longer care for them. Since then, Rudy and his brother have become treasured members of our herd and incredible partners in our Equine Assisted Counseling and Equine Assisted Learning programs. As you can see in these pictures, children, teenagers, adults, and families are often drawn to this little guy.

Some may say, “He’s just a pony.”
But to us, Rudy is family. And he is part of the work of hope, healing, and wellness that happens every day at Willow Ranch.

His surgery and medical care are currently approximately $7,700, and we are asking our community to help us cover these unexpected costs.

We are incredibly thankful and encouraged that Rudy is expected to recover and, God willing, will soon be back home with his herd and the people who love him.

Every gift matters. Every prayer matters. Please help us Rally for Rudy. ❤️🐴

Thank you for loving Rudy and supporting Willow Ranch!

If you feel led please make a donation.

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Thank you,

Donate — Willow Ranch, Equine Assisted Counseling Support UsWillow Ranch is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization providing hope and healing. Your contributions support sessions for individuals and families, as well as horse care.Charitable contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law in the U.S.If you are interested in setting up recu...

Thank you, Jeannie, for continuing to invest in Willow Ranch and for passing along a heart for serving to your grandchildren. 💚💛🧡

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Today is International Equine Assisted Services Day, initiated by @hetifederation , a global celebration of the people, organizations, practitioners, volunteers, participants, researchers, educators, and equines who make this work possible. It's an opportunity to raise awareness of the many ways horses contribute to mental health, learning, rehabilitation, inclusion, and overall well-being. At Horses for Mental Health, we're proud to stand alongside this international EAS community and celebrate the horses and trained professionals who create opportunities for meaningful change. We invite you to join the celebration by sharing a photo, story, or moment that highlights the impact of equine-assisted services in your community. Use #EASDay and tag @HETIFederation to help amplify the global celebration. Curious to find a program in your area that provides these life-changing services? Visit the link in our bio to explore our Program Partners that span 36 U.S. states and 6 countries. #EquineAssistedServices #HETIFederation #HorsesforMentalHealth

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At Willow Ranch Equine Assisted Counseling, we believe hope begins with connection.

Our horses don’t judge—they help create a safe space where children, adolescents, adults, veterans, and families can heal, grow, and discover their strengths.

This is why we do what we do. Thank you for believing in our mission to bring hope, healing, and wellness while partnering with our herd.

Together, we’re changing lives… one heart at a time. ❤️🐴

The Power of Horses feat. Jaycee Dugard | Seen Through Horses Campaign 2022 Healing doesn’t have to happen alone. Listen to stories of how hors...

A heartfelt thank you to Jeannie Kern, Director of Development for our Horses for Mental Health Campaign.

We are so grateful for your belief in Willow Ranch, your unwavering support of our mission, and for generously sharing your horses with those we serve. Your partnership helps bring hope, healing, and wellness to children, families, veterans, and others in our community through the incredible bond between people and horses.

Thank you for believing in Willow Ranch and for helping make our mission possible. We are truly blessed by your friendship, your heart, and your commitment to serving others. 💚💛🧡🐴