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Over 700 children enter the foster care system every single day. 90% of these children will experience trauma. 25% will attempt suicide, and thats just for those who are still in the system. 81% of these young men will be incarcerated and 71% of these young women will become pregnant. 40% will be homeless within 18 months. 

Scary statistics but true.

Your donation provides critical funding for our Healing with Horses program, our Day Trips for kids and our Community Garden. Your donation helps us care for our horses and provides financial scholarships to those in need. Even the smallest donation helps.

Thank you, Cindy & Maria

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Healing with Horses

50% of all children experience some form of trauma before the age of 17. That’s a pretty big number. That has led to exploding levels of anxiety, depression, anger, suicidal tendencies and more. In Virginia, 13.8% of all students have special needs and are in special education. And that number continues to rise.

Please consider donating to our Healing with Horses program where we help children (and adults) with special needs, find healing and solace, while learning critical life skills needed to successfully navigate adulthood.

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Farm Trips

We believe in the transformative power of nature, creativity, and community. Nestled on our serene farm, our retreats and workshops offer a unique opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in healing and wellness. Whether you’re hosting a special celebration, reuniting with family, hosting a corporate retreat, or simply seeking a moment to pause and breathe, our farm provides an idyllic setting for meaningful connections. We offer a variety of Workshops to help heal your soul, from writing to art, yoga to breathing; we offer a diverse range of workshops that cater to your mind, body, and spirit.

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Community Garden

Of the 390,000 children in the foster care system in the United States, 97% of these young adults will enter chronic poverty.

This statistic is astounding! This past season, we planted, grew, harvested and distributed over 2,000 pounds of fresh vegetables to families in need in our community. Not only do our gardens support the impoverished, but they also provide healing for those who work in the soil.

 

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The Mermaid We Made Together 🧜‍♀️

This week one of our young friends came to the farm ready to create. We were making clay decorations for our Halloween party, and after a few deep breaths together, she decided the best way to make something was to make it together. Taking turns, sharing the spotlight, sharing the fun.

Then she flipped to the mermaid in the clay book and decided that was next. She handed out the jobs: a tail here, a little face there. Piece by piece, side by side, our mermaid came to life.

The day ended with an outdoor obstacle course of her own design and a popsicle back at the barn. Patience, teamwork and a whole lot of joy. This is why we do this work. 💛

#foxmoonfarm #healingwithhorses #farmtherapy #comeasyouare #CreativeHealing
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The Mermaid We Made Together  🧜‍♀️ 

This week one of our young friends came to the farm ready to create. We were making clay decorations for our Halloween party, and after a few deep breaths together, she decided the best way to make something was to make it together. Taking turns, sharing the spotlight, sharing the fun.

Then she flipped to the mermaid in the clay book and decided that was next. She handed out the jobs: a tail here, a little face there. Piece by piece, side by side, our mermaid came to life.

The day ended with an outdoor obstacle course of her own design and a popsicle back at the barn. Patience, teamwork and a whole lot of joy. This is why we do this work. 💛

#FoxMoonFarm #HealingWithHorses #FarmTherapy #ComeAsYouAre #CreativeHealingImage attachment

Christmas Morning in October 🎄

There's nothing quite like a first ride. 🐴
One of our young friends showed up for his very first riding session absolutely stoked. Before anything else, we talked about how horses are like mirrors — whatever we feel, they feel too. Toby has been a little unsure lately, so our rider promised to bring calm, positive energy. (He did.)

Together we learned every piece of tack and what it does, offered Toby a peppermint, groomed him (with a quiz on the order of the brushes!), and tacked up. He walked Toby around the grass, stopping and starting so the two of them could learn to talk to each other.

Then came the mounting block. The moment he settled into the saddle, his face lit up like Christmas morning. 🎄 We walked around the ring for fifteen minutes, and his smile never left his face. A huge success — for rider and horse.

If you have a child struggling with emotional or behavioral issues and think that working with horses here on the farm might help, reach out. We're here to help! foxmoonfarm.org/fox-moon-farm-equine-learning/

#FoxMoonFarm #HealingWithHorses #NatureHeals #ComeAsYouAre #FirstRide
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Christmas Morning in October 🎄 

Theres nothing quite like a first ride. 🐴
One of our young friends showed up for his very first riding session absolutely stoked. Before anything else, we talked about how horses are like mirrors — whatever we feel, they feel too. Toby has been a little unsure lately, so our rider promised to bring calm, positive energy. (He did.)

Together we learned every piece of tack and what it does, offered Toby a peppermint, groomed him (with a quiz on the order of the brushes!), and tacked up. He walked Toby around the grass, stopping and starting so the two of them could learn to talk to each other.

Then came the mounting block. The moment he settled into the saddle, his face lit up like Christmas morning. 🎄 We walked around the ring for fifteen minutes, and his smile never left his face. A huge success — for rider and horse.

If you have a child struggling with emotional or behavioral issues and think that working with horses here on the farm might help, reach out. Were here to help! https://foxmoonfarm.org/fox-moon-farm-equine-learning/ 

#FoxMoonFarm #HealingWithHorses #NatureHeals #ComeAsYouAre #FirstRide

There’s a moment we don’t get to plan for, when a horse makes a choice all on his own.

When one of our teens walked into the field last week, Toby left his hay and walked straight to her. No halter. No lead rope. She walked him all the way to the arena at liberty, side by side. Toby can be one of our more cautious horses, so this was a big deal.

Once inside, with a whole arena of grass to munch on, Toby stayed right next to her for the entire session. When we asked why she thought he liked her so much, she guessed “treats.” We pointed out that Toby gets plenty of treats from all of us, and he doesn’t follow us around like that.

She thought about it for a while. Then she said it herself: maybe it’s because she’s kind and funny.

That moment is what this work is all about. Building self-esteem takes courage, and she’s been doing the hard work of learning to see her own worth. It’s one thing to hear someone tell you you’re kind. It’s another to discover it for yourself, because a horse who could have been anywhere chose to stay by your side.

Horses don’t flatter. They don’t care about grades, looks or what anyone else thinks. They respond to who we really are. When a cautious horse decides you’re someone worth following, that’s proof you get to carry with you long after you leave the barn.

We are so proud of her. 💛

#FoxMoonFarm #HealingWithHorses #NatureHeals #ComeAsYouAre #HorsesHeal #SelfConfidence #EquineAssistedLearning
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There’s a moment we don’t get to plan for, when a horse makes a choice all on his own.

When one of our teens walked into the field last week, Toby left his hay and walked straight to her. No halter. No lead rope. She walked him all the way to the arena at liberty, side by side. Toby can be one of our more cautious horses, so this was a big deal.

Once inside, with a whole arena of grass to munch on, Toby stayed right next to her for the entire session. When we asked why she thought he liked her so much, she guessed “treats.” We pointed out that Toby gets plenty of treats from all of us, and he doesn’t follow us around like that.

She thought about it for a while. Then she said it herself: maybe it’s because she’s kind and funny.

That moment is what this work is all about. Building self-esteem takes courage, and she’s been doing the hard work of learning to see her own worth. It’s one thing to hear someone tell you you’re kind. It’s another to discover it for yourself, because a horse who could have been anywhere chose to stay by your side.

Horses don’t flatter. They don’t care about grades, looks or what anyone else thinks. They respond to who we really are. When a cautious horse decides you’re someone worth following, that’s proof you get to carry with you long after you leave the barn.

We are so proud of her. 💛

#FoxMoonFarm #HealingWithHorses #NatureHeals #ComeAsYouAre #HorsesHeal #SelfConfidence #EquineAssistedLearningImage attachmentImage attachment
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