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August 6, 2025 by Cindy 9

The Fox Moon Farm Project and its Healing with Horses program, aims to get children with special needs or trauma out in nature. This can impact emotional regulation, anger management and anxiety along with depression management.

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March 16, 2025 by Cindy 0

In the wild, herds of horses will synchronize their heartbeats to sense danger more effectively; if one pulse rate jumps up, they all feel it. When dealing with trusted humans, studies have shown, horses can also sync with people, which can, in turn, help the human calm down. According to experts, this makes horses uniquely equipped for therapeutic purposes.

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The Fox Moon Farm Project
2 days ago
The Fox Moon Farm Project

Horses don't hide what they're feeling — ears back means something, a soft nicker means something else. For many autistic individuals who find human social cues confusing or exhausting to decode, an animal's honesty is a relief. What you see is what you get. That clarity builds a kind of trust that's hard to find anywhere else. ... See MoreSee Less

Horses dont hide what theyre feeling — ears back means something, a soft nicker means something else. For many autistic individuals who find human social cues confusing or exhausting to decode, an animals honesty is a relief. What you see is what you get. That clarity builds a kind of trust thats hard to find anywhere else.
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There's a moment we don't get to plan for — the one where months of quiet, patient work suddenly click into something joyful.

Today, after grooming his horse, one of our young kiddo's headed down to the lake with his counselor for some fishing. He's tried before but had never caught one on his own. Fishing takes patience, and patience isn't easy for any kid — especially one who's working hard every day to understand his own big feelings and where they come from.

But that's exactly the work he does here. Caring for his horse. Caring for himself. Learning, session by session, that he can sit with discomfort and come out the other side.

Today, by the still water, that line finally pulled tight. And the smile on his face said everything patience, trust, and time on this farm can build. 🎣💚

This is why we do this work.

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Theres a moment we dont get to plan for — the one where months of quiet, patient work suddenly click into something joyful.Today, after grooming his horse, one of our young kiddos headed down to the lake with his counselor for some fishing. Hes tried before but had never caught one on his own. Fishing takes patience, and patience isnt easy for any kid — especially one whos working hard every day to understand his own big feelings and where they come from.But thats exactly the work he does here. Caring for his horse. Caring for himself. Learning, session by session, that he can sit with discomfort and come out the other side.Today, by the still water, that line finally pulled tight. And the smile on his face said everything patience, trust, and time on this farm can build. 🎣💚This is why we do this work.#FoxMoonFarm #HealingWithHorses #NatureHeals #TraumaInformedCare #FarmTherapyImage attachmentImage attachment
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The Fox Moon Farm Project
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Book a stay at the Little Farmhouse, and we'll add something you won't find on a typical family getaway: a free 1-on-1 Equine-Assisted Life Skills session for your child or family member.

Here's how it works. You'll meet with one of our certified equine specialists, who'll start with a brief, no-pressure assessment to get to know your child. From there, it's just the two of them (with support close by) — your child and one of our gentle therapy horses or mini donkeys, learning together.

It looks simple. It isn't. Horses and donkeys read energy before they read words — which means your child has to learn to be calm, clear, and present to connect with them. That process is designed to help nurture:

Emotional regulation
Self-confidence
Reduced anxiety
Social and communication skills

For a lot of the kids and families we work with, this is the first time "practicing" a skill hasn't felt like practice at all.

This session is included, free, with your Little Farmhouse rental — our way of making sure your getaway isn't just restful, it's meaningful.

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Book a stay at the Little Farmhouse, and well add something you wont find on a typical family getaway: a free 1-on-1 Equine-Assisted Life Skills session for your child or family member.Heres how it works. Youll meet with one of our certified equine specialists, wholl start with a brief, no-pressure assessment to get to know your child. From there, its just the two of them (with support close by) — your child and one of our gentle therapy horses or mini donkeys, learning together.It looks simple. It isnt. Horses and donkeys read energy before they read words — which means your child has to learn to be calm, clear, and present to connect with them. That process is designed to help nurture:Emotional regulation Self-confidence Reduced anxiety Social and communication skillsFor a lot of the kids and families we work with, this is the first time practicing a skill hasnt felt like practice at all.This session is included, free, with your Little Farmhouse rental — our way of making sure your getaway isnt just restful, its meaningful.Reserve your stay and session: https://foxmoonfarm.org/farm-gatherings/
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