HERD Foundation

A nonprofit organization in Delray Beach. Transforming lives through the healing powers of horses.
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11/12/2024

We had an incredible time at the Red, White & Boca Veterans Day Celebration yesterday at Mizner Park Amphitheater! The event featured a fantastic vintage car show, inspiring remarks from Mayor Scott Singer, and amazing performances by the American Bombshells, Coastman Chorus, and The Jeffrey James Gang.
HERD Board member Scott McLean was a featured speaker. Thank you to everyone who attended, performed, and spoke in honor of those who have served. We are so grateful to be a part of this massive community that honors those who have sacrificed for our country and our freedom.

11/11/2024

We will be down here at the Mizner Park Amphitheater until 8pm. Please come down if you can and stop by the HERD booth to say hi! The Red, White & Boca Veterans Day Celebration at the miznerparkamp, featuring a vintage car show, remarks from Mayor scottsingerusa, performances by , , and The Jeffrey James Gang, and words from

11/11/2024

On this Veterans Day, we want to express our deep gratitude to all who have served in the U.S. military. We are honored to serve those who serve.

The Freedom Patch program was developed specifically for veterans, first responders, and active military members. It is based on the powerful interaction between horses and humans. It draws upon the team-building and problem-solving capacities of these unique careers to foster personal growth and healing outside of the professional environment.

11/09/2024

Yesterday, we had a special to celebrate Veterans Day. 🇺🇸🐴. In this picture are Vhonest, Ken and Sharon. Big thanks to for providing the amazing pizza! 🍕
Honoring those who have served and supporting the journey of those who’ve given so much.

10/28/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Saturday for Herd Foundation’s 4th annual Fall at the Farm, a Do Good Delray event. Your presence enables us to continue our programs for Veterans and their families, and our hearts are full of gratitude for your attendance and continuing support.

We appreciate the Delray Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit Council’s Do Good Delray opportunity and our partners Willow and Palm Construction.

A big shout out to Tacos Wey and Two Dog Cafe for bringing the delicious food and drink. We appreciate Trader Joe’s and Licorice.com for their generous donations and the beautiful merchandise by many fine vendors, and Abby from Equiparent LLC, who specially made the HERD belts, dog collars and totes.

A very special thank you to our amazing Volunteers who make the event possible, and who bring the fun and energy along with their constant care and dedication to Herd’s mission.

We are always grateful to our generous Donors who help Herd Foundation serve our great community.
Thank you one and all - we are already looking forward to next year!

10/25/2024

We are getting into the holiday spirit over here!!! 🎃 We’re excited to see you all tomorrow!
Have you purchased your tickets yet? 🎟️🎟️🎟️.

10/17/2024

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday, Tiffany Vanhille! 🎂🎉
Today, we celebrate the amazing Tiffany, our Equine Specialist at the HERD Foundation! 🐴
Your passion, dedication, and unique ability to connect with the horses and the participants in our equine-assisted learning programs inspire us all. Thank you for your commitment to helping others grow, learn, and transform through the incredible power of horses.
We’re so lucky to have you as part of the HERD family!
Wishing you a birthday filled with joy, love, and plenty of horse hugs!
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10/12/2024

Today we celebrate our incredible Executive Administrator, Francy Nino, on her 50th birthday! 🎉 Your dedication, talent, and compassion are truly unmatched, and we’re so grateful for the impact you make every day at HERD Foundation. Here’s to you, Francy—may this milestone year be filled with joy, adventure, and endless blessings! Happy Birthday! 🎂🎉

10/11/2024

10/09/2024

10/07/2024

Please help us wish HERD Equine Specialist Sara Conrad a Happy Birthday!!!!

Sara is a 200-hour registered yoga teacher, level 2 Reiki practitioner, mindfulness coach, and student of Natural Lifemanship trauma-informed Equine-assisted learning—the science and art of connected relationships.
We are so grateful to have you on the E Team, Sara. Happy Birthday!

10/01/2024

Last Friday, HERD Foundation had the honor of attending the Su***de Prevention Awareness Community Resource Fair at the West Palm Beach VA. Sammy and Cinnamon were there, as always, bringing smiles and comfort to everyone they met—a beautiful reminder of the healing power of connection. We were also joined by Scott Kirtman, an incredible alumnus of the Domiciliary program, who had the joy of walking Cinnamon.

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09/22/2024

Happy birthday to the United States Air Force, celebrating 77 years today! ✈️🇺🇸✈️

The origins of the USAF lie in a decision made just four years after the Wright Brothers conducted the world’s first airplane flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. In 1907, the U.S. Army Signal Corps created an Aeronautical Division and put it in “charge of all matters pertaining to military ballooning, air machines and all kindred subjects.” As aviation technology improved, the army’s air force grew bigger. An independent military arm became virtually inevitable after the Army Air Forces became an autonomous U.S. Army Command in 1942 and then grew substantially throughout the remainder of World War II. On July 26, 1947, President Harry Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947 on board the presidential aircraft, the Sacred Cow, and set the creation of the USAF in motion.

Enjoy "your" day Air Force!!! ✈️🇺🇸

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5135 Conklin Drive
Delray Beach, FL
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🍂 Don’t miss your chance to be part of something special! A few tickets remain for both the 9:30 AM and 12:00 PM sessions of HERD Foundation’s Fourth Annual Fall at the Farm on Saturday, October 26th. This cherished community tradition at Tara Farm always sells out – secure your spot today at https://www.herdfoundation.org/shop/event-tickets Special thanks to @delraychamber ‘s Do Good Delray initiative and our presenting sponsor @willowandpalmconstruction for making this year’s event bigger and better than ever! #DoGoodDelray #PartnerWithPurpose #WillowAndPalmConstrucyion# #HERDFoundationDelray #FallAtTheFarm

We are so excited for the Fourth Annual Fall at the Farm Event! 🍂 Brought to you by Do Good Delray @delraychamber and our incredible partners @willowandpalmconstruction 🌴 🤝 🎟️ *Limited tickets are now ON SALE at www.herdfoundation.org/shop 🎟️ This year’s Fall at the Farm will be bigger and better than ever! It will be held at Tara Farm on Saturday, October 26th, at 9:30 AM and 12:00 PM #DoGoodDelray #PartnerWithPurpose #willowandpalmconstruction #herdfoundationdelraay #fallatthefarm

Today is the 8th anniversary of Sammy joining our HERD! Please like, share, comment to help us celebrate his “Gotcha Day!” Also, please donate if you can in Sammy’s name at herdfoundation.org/donate

We hope that you all are having an amazing Labor Day weekend! #herdfoundationdelray #herdfoundation #LaborDay

At HERD Foundation, connection is the cornerstone of healing and growth. Our equine companions create unique bonds that transcend words, helping individuals, families, and communities reconnect with themselves and others. Through our equine-assisted programs, we witness the profound impact these connections have on personal growth, emotional healing, and fostering a deeper sense of community. #HERDFoundation #eagala #pathcertifiedinstructor #delraybeach

Wednesday was Women Veteran’s Day, and to celebrate we invited our woman Freedom Patch and Fall In Friday Alumni to attend high tea at the farm. High tea was cohosted with our partners from the WPB VA, Billie Smith, MPH, MS INTM, RDN and Cecilia Baez, MS, LMHC, NCC. Our Alumni Vhonest was not able to attend but her presence definitely there with us. We are so grateful for the incredible community that we get to be a part of. #herdfoundation #freedompatch

We had the best time at the Community Mental Health Resource Fair yesterday. Thank you to the VA for putting it on and for everyone that came out!

🌼🥂 We're thrilled to announce that the HERD Foundation Spring Fundraiser was a huge success and an evening to remember. A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us, whether you purchased tickets, volunteered, or donated. Your support means the world to us. Special thanks to our incredible sponsors: • Willow & Palm Construction • Barrel of Monks Brewing • Andrew Lin Cuisine • Polin Public Relations • Elegant Orchids Floral Design Studio • Captain Clay and Sons • Bella Reina Spa • Home Depot • Trader Joe's Everyone's generous contributions made this magical evening possible. Your support has directly impacted the HERD Foundation Vetran's Programs. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards continuing these initiatives. 📸 Ken Knott #HERDFoundation #SpringFundraiser #Nonprofit #ThankYou

🌼🥂 We're thrilled to announce that the HERD Foundation Spring Fundraiser was a huge success and an evening to remember. A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us, whether you purchased tickets, volunteered, or donated. Your support means the world to us. Special thanks to our incredible sponsors: • Willow&Palm Constrction • Barrel of Monks Brewing • Andrew Lin Cuisine • Polin Public Relations • Elegant Orchids Floral Design Studio • Captain Clay and Sons • Bella Reina Spa • Home Depot • Trader Joe's Everyone's generous contributions made this magical evening possible. Your support has directly impacted the HERD Foundation Vetran's Programs. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards continuing these initiatives. 📸 Ken Knott #HERDFoundation #SpringFundraiser #Nonprofit #ThankYou

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Healing Power of Horses

Rhonda Fritzshall, Co-Founder and Facilitator of HERD FOUNDATION 501c3 and Founder of Equine Assisted Healing LLC equine- inspired experiential learning programs located in Delray Beach Florida.

Herd translates to family in horse language. Horse wisdom is concerned only with the present, and there you will find gratitude, connection, and peace. When you enter into a relationship with a horse, you have opened the door to your soul, your authentic self. Acutely attuned to human emotions; horses offer us honesty and non-judgemental feedback. They show us what works and what doesn't work, and what's essential in relationships with self and others. They can help us become unstuck, where we may be emotionally blocked. They don't obsess or hold on the things. Horses model self-care, taking responsibility for their own needs, actions, and decisions. They don't turn their backs on their herd mates and show us how "mutual wins" create harmonious relationships and community. Survival for horses depends on sticking together. Safety, comfort, food, and play are the most important values for horses. I am incredibly grateful to witness the power of healing when humans and horses partner.