Boots to Grasses Therapeutic Horsemanship Program

12/10/2024

We wanted to update our BtG Family on Miss Bella's surgery... She came through well and now needs to rest and heal... She will definitely be on "stall rest" for our holiday break! Thank you for everyone's understanding, thoughts, wishes, and prayers ❤️🤍💙

12/10/2024

December 10th
Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." — Norman Vincent Peale

12/09/2024

“The rooms were very still while the pages were softly turned and the winter sunshine crept in to touch the bright heads and serious faces with a Christmas greeting.”

– Louisa May Alcott

12/08/2024

December 8th
“When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things—not the great occasions—give off the greatest glow of happiness.” — Bob Hope

12/08/2024

12/07/2024

"Christmas will always be as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand." — Dr. Seuss

12/06/2024

"Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone." — Charles M. Schultz

12/05/2024

"My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?" — Bob Hope

12/04/2024

Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart.” — Santa from the Polar Express

12/03/2024

This , Boots to Grasses is raising money in order to purchase/train a new therapy horse. As our program has grown exponentially over the past 7 years, the requests for our therapeutic horsemanship services have increased to the point that our waiting list is extremely long. Sadly, senior therapy horse, JJ, recently crossed the rainbow bridge to endless green pastures. In addition, therapy horse, Bruno, is over the age of 20 - and for his well-being, we have lessened his duties. These combined issues highlight our need for a new equine addition to our program. As much as we try to rescue/adopt animals for our program, the search for a therapy horse candidate is complex and often their purchase price is expensive - especially in today’s skyrocketing market. To state the issue plainly, most horses are not cut out to be therapy horses! We must travel and assess many horses for the unique qualities required for the work Boots to Grasses engages in. The right horse must be “aged” (over 10 years old - many horses live into their 30s), not triggered by external/audial input, non-head shy, and generally willing to accept leaders and side walkers to support the needs of our clients in the saddle. We are open to any breed of horse who fits our needs in temperament and stature – meaning, they are not extremely tall, but very stocky and hardy to carry our larger statured riders - in addition to smaller children. The addition of such a horse to our program would enable us to involve many more participants to enjoy and benefit from therapeutic horsemanship!

12/03/2024

December 3rd
"Christmas was on its way. Lovely, glorious, beautiful Christmas, upon which the entire kid year revolved."

12/02/2024

December 2nd
"Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime." Laura Ingalls Wilder

12/01/2024

This , Boots to Grasses is raising money in order to purchase/train a new therapy horse. As our program has grown exponentially over the past 7 years, the requests for our therapeutic horsemanship services have increased to the point that our waiting list is extremely long. Sadly, senior therapy horse, JJ, recently crossed the rainbow bridge to endless green pastures. In addition, therapy horse, Bruno, is over the age of 20 - and for his well-being, we have lessened his duties. These combined issues highlight our need for a new equine addition to our program. As much as we try to rescue/adopt animals for our program, the search for a therapy horse candidate is complex and often their purchase price is expensive - especially in today’s skyrocketing market. To state the issue plainly, most horses are not cut out to be therapy horses! We must travel and assess many horses for the unique qualities required for the work Boots to Grasses engages in. The right horse must be “aged” (over 10 years old - many horses live into their 30s), not triggered by external/audial input, non-head shy, and generally willing to accept leaders and side walkers to support the needs of our clients in the saddle. We are open to any breed of horse who fits our needs in temperament and stature – meaning, they are not extremely tall, but very stocky and hardy to carry our larger statured riders - in addition to smaller children. The addition of such a horse to our program would enable us to involve many more participants to enjoy and benefit from therapeutic horsemanship!

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12/01/2024

December 1st
"Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind"

11/30/2024

Boots to Grasses Therapeutic Horsemanship Program was thrilled to donate several of Miss Caroline's wreaths!