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We are on a mission to promote resilience and independence in mind, body, and soul through the power of the horse in people with disabilities, at-risk youth, and veterans. We want to change lives, not just touch lives.

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Stars, Stripes, & Stirrups Keynote Speaker, Molly Mae Potter – “The Veteran Mindset”

August 8, 2020

Molly Mae Potter shares her experience, as a veteran, as she take you on a journey from Israel and back...

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August 8, 2020

We would like to update you regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Ranch. We’re committed to communicating proactively with all of...

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Building independence and resilience through the power of the horse.

Horses are making big moves. Belle & Oreo is out o

Horses are making big moves. Belle & Oreo is out of the gate now. Dawn is only $10 away from overtaking Avalon. Still not a dollar to their name are Magic, Lacey, Story, Apple and Angel! Coolman is pulling ahead, can he keep this momentum?

Help your horse team win the #hhrdonationderby! You can make a donation at link in our bio.

They're off! Coolman is still ahead with a decent

They're off! Coolman is still ahead with a decent lead. Sweet Pea is not letting up, though. The middle pack is consists of Avalon, Dawn, Dude, Peach...With both Bo and Levi coming up from the rear. CJ trails behind as Lacey, Magic, Bailey, Angel, Oreo, Apple, and Story haven't made it out of the gate.

Support Healing with Horses Ranch TODAY and help your favorite horse win the Donation Derby. Go to the link in the bio.

#hhrdonationderby

The Race is On! Here is the starting positions (1)

The Race is On! Here is the starting positions (1) Coolman (2) Sweet Pea (3) Avalon (4) Dawn (5) Peach (6) CJ & Bo. Don't see your horse team? They haven't raised any money yet. Donate now to your favorite horse team so they can win! (link in the bio)

Meet Dude! He is a registered #AQHA #quarterhorse.

Meet Dude! He is a registered #AQHA #quarterhorse. Dude is a sensitive guy and a great listener. Dude was donated to Healing with Horses Ranch in 2014 by Crystal and Davina Merkel.

You can support Dude by donating to his care and feed durning the our Amplify Austin alternative fundraiser, the Donation Derby. Rep #TeamDude during the #hhrdonationderby and give at www.healingwithhorsesranch.org/derby.

Meet Avalon! She is an #americanwarmblood donated

Meet Avalon! She is an #americanwarmblood donated to Healing with Horses Ranch in 2015. Avalon has two gears, slow as a snail and steady and SPORT MODE!

You can support Avalon by donating to her care and feed durning the our Amplify Austin alternative fundraiser, the Donation Derby. Rep #TeamAvalon during the #hhrdonationderby and give at www.healingwithhorsesranch.org/derby.

This gem from October 9th, 2016 is a beautiful dra

This gem from October 9th, 2016 is a beautiful drawing created by our Volunteer Coordinator, then a volunteer, of the HHR herd racing. #ThrowbackThursday

The race is on! Join us the Healing with Horses Ra

The race is on! Join us the Healing with Horses Ranch herd as they compete to see which equine can raise the most money for Horse Care at Healing with Horses Ranch in the #hhrdonationderby!

You can choose a horse team and donation at www.healingwithhorsesranch.org/derby.

Ice Ice Baby! We are still breaking ice. Thank yo

Ice Ice Baby! We are still breaking ice. Thank you to our Volunteer Coordinator Lauren, Instructor Cameron, and Program Director & Founder Patty for holding down the forth these last couple of days. Special thanks to all the volunteers that have help when they could and helped us prep for this winter storm.

Support your favorite horse as they raise money for horse care and feed during the #HHRDonationDerby at www.healingwithhorsesranch.org/derby.

Warm wishes to all of our fellow Texans! Stay saf

Warm wishes to all of our fellow Texans! Stay safe! Stay warm! Help your neighbors. "Don't worry about us", says Peach, "I am build for the cold!"

You can support #TeamPeach durning our Donation Derby at www.healingwithhorsesranch.org/derby.

Volunteering unites us and can transcend age, abil

Volunteering unites us and can transcend age, ability, class, and race. Volunteering can break down barriers created by implicit biases, lack of knowledge, and social stigmas to reveal new perspectives and understanding.

This MLK Day, join others in giving back through service like the honorable leader Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteer to make a different in the lives of people with disabilities, at-risk youth, and veterans through the power of the horse -- Visit www.healingwithhorsesranch.org/volunteer to learn how.

❄️Just a few more pictures from our snow day o

❄️Just a few more pictures from our snow day over the weekend.❄️

Here are some great shots of our facility, from where we store our color-coded feed buckets to our only horse that never moves, Wildfire.

#snowday #overtheweekend #pathintlcenter #barn #stables

Snow day!!! Our Texas Horses are huge wimps when i

Snow day!!! Our Texas Horses are huge wimps when it comes to the snow. Like true Texans, they freaking out that it is ❄️SNOWING!!! ❄️ be careful out there and enjoy this one one of a kind day.

#itssnowing #winter #firstsnow #snowinginaustin #horses

We are happy to announce that, from now through Ju

We are happy to announce that, from now through June 2021, we’ll be a recipient of the Buffalo Exchange Tokens for Bags® program!

You can now support Healing with Horses Ranch by shopping at Buffalo Exchange Austin! Instead of a plastic bag, the Tokens for Bags® program gives every customer who makes a purchase one “token” worth five cents (the cost to produce a bag) to donate to select nonprofits. This program has generated over $800,000 for thousands of local nonprofit organizations since 1994 and has kept over 16 million plastic bags out of the environment -- We like that!

New year NEW SHAVING BOX! Check out our beautiful

New year NEW SHAVING BOX! Check out our beautiful new shaving box, painted by volunteer Alexia with help from volunteer Shelia! Special thanks to Krantz Select Woods for donating, at this point, hundreds of pounds of shavings to keep our horses happy and healthy!

The deadline to purchase raffle tickets for the wh

The deadline to purchase raffle tickets for the wheelbarrow, weighing in at 171 pounds, of liquor, beer, and wine is tonight at 10pm! Link in bio!

#ilovetitos #lovetitos #texaswine #craftbeer #texascraftbeer #whiskey #buckshin #buckskinhorse #drinking

Happy Hanukkah to all our Jewish friends and follo

Happy Hanukkah to all our Jewish friends and followers! Wishing your family peace and light this holiday season.

#happyhanukkah #hanukkah #festivaloflights #halflingersofinstagram #halflinger

Sneak Peak! We will be opening the Un-Barn Bash

Sneak Peak!

We will be opening the Un-Barn Bash Raffle on December 5th when the bidding closes for the Auction---Get you bids in now!

Back in May we were still hopeful that we could celebrate Barn Bash in person with all of our friends. But it's better for our community to stay safe and stay home. There is just one thing..... the booze!

We already asked @titosvodka, @lewiswines, @lagunitasbeer, and @realalebrewing to donate drinks for our celebration. I guess you can take it home🤷‍♀️.. One lucky raffle winner will stock their bar with 128 pounds of booze from the Barn Bash that never happen. Raffle opens Dec 5th!

#craftbeer #texaswinery #ilovetitos #raffle #itstheseason #21andup #haflingerhorse

Un-Barn Bash Auction Item Highlight! Bid on Ridin

Un-Barn Bash Auction Item Highlight!

Bid on Riding Camp from @beecave.ridingcenter in the Healing with Horses Ranch Un-Barn Bash Auction and give a kid in your life a summer they will never forget!

@beecave.ridingcenter summer horse camp is open to beginner to advanced riders 6 - 16 years of age. Summer camp includes high-quality English riding instruction, as well as classes in horse science and horse management. Camp also includes a fine arts program including pottery and ceramics, and time for swimming and water fun. Each week of camp ends with a horse show for students to show off what they have learned and achieved during the week. All camps offer a low student-to-instructor ratio from a qualified staff with a positive approach to teaching. An indoor & outdoor arena for all weather riding.

This auction item was donated by @beecave.ridingcenter thanks to Healing with Horses Ranch's Communications and Outreach Intern Jessica! Jessica came to Healing with Horses Ranch to gain real world experience in communications while completing her degree at @stedwardsu! Jessica loved the idea of interning at a place where horse change lives. She used her connections with @beecave.ridingcenter to help Healing with Horses Ranch AND promote her favorite riding center! You go Jessica!

#summerridingcamp #englishriding #horseriding #horseridinglessons #hunterjumper #weloveourinterns❤️ #beecavetx #beecaveridingcenter

Un-Barn Bash Auction Item Highlight! Have your pe

Un-Barn Bash Auction Item Highlight!

Have your pet start 2021 off right with some quailty vet care. @matthewsvetservices provides quality mobile veterinary care for every species. Get down to earth, real life, personal care for your pet in your home or on the farm. (link in the bio)

Un-Barn Bash Auction Item Highlight!

Have your pet start 2021 off right with some quality vet care. Matthews Vet Services provides quality mobile veterinary care for every species. Get down to earth, real life, personal care for your pet in your home or on the farm.

Dr. Mary Ellen Matthews knows Healing with Horses Ranch herd members inside and out. Literally! She helps provide for veterinary needs of the Healing with Horses Ranch herd. Through her care of the herd she met herd member Gypsy (now named Ginger). Ginger was burnt out with equine therapy and was looking for a home and purpose. Mary Ellen and Ginger bonded immediately. Today, Ginger is living her best life with Mary Ellen and her pasture mate Brew. And... Mary Ellen is still helping our herd stay well and be happy.

#largeanimalvet #veterinarymedicine #moblieveterinarian #americanpainthorse #happypetclub #charity #horsestory #happystory

Un-Barn Bash Auction Item Highlight! Be the lucky

Un-Barn Bash Auction Item Highlight!

Be the lucky winner of the Mockingbird Farm Rancher's Variety Box! Eat like a king and impress the fam with this box containing a mix of @mockingbirdfarmmg's premium pastured pork and pastured (never grain fed) beef. Bid on this box and more (link in the bio).

Donated by farm owner Kriste -- who also donated herd member Magic a few years ago-- wanted to offer a donation of a variety meat box from our her small ethical, sustainable farm located in Paige, Texas because she believes in the power of the horse to change lives.

#theholidaysarecoming #holidaymeals #sustainable #sustainablefarming #sustainablebeef #sustainablepork #ranchersbox #farming #horses #equinetherapy #charity #auction

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