HOPE Stables

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from our herd to yours! 🎄

12/17/2024

3 bags of grain. Owner is willing to sell
at reduced rate. Can’t return as horses name was written on them. Please let me know if interested. Normally $22.95/bag. Make an offer.

Premium nutrition for mature horses.
Textured form.
Enhanced levels of vitamins and minerals to meet nutritional needs of performance horses. Very similar to triple crown senior.

12/14/2024

This…all of it. Just be kind-we never know what someone else is battling and horses help heal in the most amazing ways ❤️

“ Holding Space”
This painting by the amazing artist MJ’s Equine Art Studios, LLC who had lost her sister…..Maggie is the most amazing…. Raw …. Talented …. Beautiful soul❤️
Head over to her page as she has available prints for Christmas ❤️

This painting sums it up my grief more than I can put Into words…

This painting took my breath away when I seen Maggie’s post …. She calls this work of art …..”Holding Space”❤️💔

This is where I was when I got the news that they found my sons , Kyler, body…
I was in my stallions (Shiners Got Swagger) , pen feeding hay…
I dropped in the feeder screaming in pain… and this horse ….. my Angel without wings….sat over me and nussled my hair … not scared of my emotions… and stayed with me till I could catch my breath…
Hard to believe the anniversary date of when Kyler passed is coming up so quickly, December 16th…. Same day my Dad passed away several years before Kyler… brings me a little peace knowing they are together ❤️💔

Sometimes in the quiet of the morning sunrise the reality hits like a brick wall that Kyler is truly gone…
It is easier to stay busy during the day to keep the waves of grief from washing over me…
But occasionally…a walk through the grocery store and seeing his favourite foods…
Or this time of year … seeing his favourite things that I always got him for Christmas presents… he loved new socks… cologne…. fuzzy soft pj pants…Knocks me to my knees and I have had to leave a store as I can’t fight back the tears…..
Time doesn’t heal Grief but I am learning how to carry grief a little more gracefully than I did in the beginning…

But as time goes by…I have also learned to not avoid “grief “ but to sit with it when it visits… embrace it…feel all the feels….allow the waves of tears…just don’t drown in them…and get up a little more gracefully then I did in the beginning and carry on with my day

I always thought grief and happiness were two totally separate emotions and you could only have one or the other
I Am now learning they can go hand in hand….
I am learning grief… and gratitude
can exist simultaneously…
The grief of loosing my son ….and also being grateful that I had him for 25 yrs…as many that have reached out to me have lost their children waaay younger 💔
Hope and heartache can live in the same space…..
The heartache of the reality he is really physically gone ….and then seeing the beautiful signs he gives me makes me feel a small amount of gratitude …
Sorrow and Joy can both be present sometimes both in the same breath….
Grateful for the 25 yrs I got to be his Mom… and grateful for the signs he still sends… just wish for one more hug… one more I love you Mom

For those of you grieving the loss of a loved one this holiday season…. I see you… I understand….I hold space for you…be kind to yourself… know that it is ok to not be ok… it’s ok to be sad…. It’s ok to be happy …. Be kind to yourself ❤️
For those of you who haven’t lost a loved one … please be patient with those of us who have… for you it may seem like for ever ago… but for us it is every day….

My wish for all of you is….
Make sure you hug your loved ones a little tighter … a lil longer…
Say the I Love you’s…
Make the phone call..
Don’t take time for granted…
Live your life to the fullest
Be kind…. Always be kind… you have no idea the hell a person might be going through…

This artist captured what I couldn’t put Into words… Maggie you are AMAZING ❤️

12/13/2024

❤️ National Horse Day ❤️

“Horses change lives...”

12/12/2024

12/10/2024

Tuffrider helmet brand new in the box. Brand new $110. Selling for $90 OBO

12/10/2024

My dad made these beautiful sleds and they are selling for $50 each. Let me know if you’re interested 😊

12/05/2024

Hi! We are looking to hire to feed, turn out, and turn in horses, as well as take care of goats, mini ponies, and chickens. If applying you need to be able to work mornings, nights, and weekends.

People say all the time that they love being around horses. If you work at H.O.P.E. What that means is that the horses come first-always!

Experience with horses and monitoring for signs of colic and illness are required. You need to be able to halter and lead horses without being scared of them.

Must be physically fit enough to do the work - lift 50Ib. grain bags, carry buckets of water, carry full hay bags, shovel manure, handle 1200Ib. horses, and do lots of walking…..

Willing to take money off board for helping with chores.

And the best part - need to be able to work with a group of the most awesome people - We truly have a wonderful barn family!

Please message Jolene if interested.

12/05/2024

Please take the time to nominate my non-profit! So many can be helped with equine assisted coaching.

It’s officially December, which means the season of giving is here! We are giving away ✨$50,000✨ and we need your help to tell us where it should go! ❤️

We are donating $50K to local non-profits that are decided by YOU! 😍 Nominate your favorite non-profit here: https://bit.ly/3CWytLW

10 different organizations will receive $5,000! 🙌

So…put in your vote today and be sure to share the news with all your friends!! 🎄😊

Voting ends on Monday, December 16th.

12/01/2024

Please nominate my non profit. HHtH Coaching

It’s officially December, which means the season of giving is here! We are giving away ✨$50,000✨ and we need your help to tell us where it should go! ❤️

We are donating $50K to local non-profits that are decided by YOU! 😍 Nominate your favorite non-profit here: https://bit.ly/3CWytLW

10 different organizations will receive $5,000! 🙌

So…put in your vote today and be sure to share the news with all your friends!! 🎄😊

Voting ends on Monday, December 16th.

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

11/14/2024

Last day to order. Will be placing the order tomorrow afternoon. 🎄

11/04/2024

Orders due by Nov. 15! Perfect Christmas presents 😊

11/01/2024

Getting ready for the Halloween Party tonight!

10/31/2024

And just like that it’s winter!