Hoof It Forward

02/18/2025

Do you have goals? Do you have a vision? What are you working toward?

This is my vision board. I have it at work. I add things all the time. Why?

-I CAN SEE MY GOALS
-Helps me overcome obstacles
-Keeps me moving Forward
-Gives me direction
-Reminds me of my PURPOSE

It is like a compass to help guide me. There are notes from God that show me grace, give my life meaning, and reflect my mission and values. I can see progress, and areas that need growth.

Do you have a vision?

02/16/2025

Welcome little red Highlander cross bull and long horns.

Watch for our very own YouTube channel soon!!

02/12/2025

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The moments in this day will not come again- be a light in every one that you can.

02/07/2025

My co-worker made me this very special Valentine! Wow! She always finds the little things that never fail to touch deeper in my soul and it is so, so kind. That kind of connection, without words. The feeling it leaves with me is hard to express.

So it is with spending time with a horse. Just breathing in and out with him. The combing of his mane, the beating of his heart, and his head laying into my chest where he knows my heart needs to feel calm, even if it's for 15 minutes, so I can sleep tonight.

02/07/2025

Progress, beautiful progress!

02/06/2025

Learn! Learn! Learn! Never stop learning!!!

02/05/2025

🧠🐴🎓Test your adaptive/therapeutic instructor knowledge!
👉Comment with the letter of the best answer bellow.

QUESTION #1
In adaptive riding, recognizing spasticity is crucial. Which of these scenarios most accurately represents this condition?
A) A rider exhibits involuntary muscle contractions that make their limbs stiff and resistant to movement.
B) A rider experiences a sudden loss of muscle tone, causing their limbs to feel floppy.
C) A rider shows consistent, smooth muscle movements but struggles with coordination.
D) A rider demonstrates tremors and shaking during activities that require fine motor skills.

QUESTION #2
What is the role of tactile feedback in mounting and dismounting activities?
A) Enhances visual awareness of the environment.
B) Reduces muscle fatigue during transitions.
C) Provides essential sensory input for balance and coordination.
D) Prevents involuntary muscle contractions during movement.

02/05/2025

Dreams become realities. But it's really Gods calling, it's his purpose in His timing!

He has good plans. Plans to provide the support that is so needed within our community.

Hoof It Forward is on its way to helping fill the gaps! Call us for information on how you can help!

01/29/2025

This was too powerful not to share today:

What would you do today if you knew you COULD NOT FAIL? What would you attempt to achieve if you KNEW YOU WERE GOING TO SUCCEED AT IT??

1. You have to consistently pursue your goals
2. You cannot just talk about what you want and NOT be willing to work for it.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WISH AND REALITY IS WORK!!
The world is filled with those who will "talk" about it.

All things are possible to him who BELIEVES - BELIEVES IN WHAT?
JESUS MY FRIEND, JESUS!!

Come on...........let's HOOF IT FORWARD!!!!!!!!!!

01/28/2025

Rise up!! This year is going to be God's year in your life! ITS GOING TO BE YOUR YEAR! ITS GOING TO BE OUR YEAR!!

It is the year where doors will be opened in your favor while other will be closed that would cause you harm. TRUST HIM to handle things without trying to micromanage the details of your life. (yes he is talking to you-Kristie!!)

Turn loose of the reins and allow God to have His way in you!

Has this happened when working with a horse? The horse does not trust you. They pull away. We pull on that rein, instead of letting them have their head, not allowing them to move freely, yanking on that bit. They do not like to be micromanaged! They want a conversation, a connection. We need to stop micromanaging. They look to us to be a leader with soft hands, trusting partners, and wanting to follow us. So let them, by opening that door!! Just as God wants us to trust and follow Him. We can learn from our Father, while seeing it directly working with our horse.

01/27/2025

Congratulations Kennedy and Becca on your completion and certification of "Stop the Bleed" course. Very proud of the initiative the two of you are taking toward volunteer work for HIF and future employment as well!! Keep up the great work-Commit to Greatness!

01/27/2025

It's Really happening!!! WEDNESDAY THEY ARE STARTING ON THE BUILDING -THE INDOOR RIDING AREA!!!WHOOO! WHOOO!

If anyone knows an electrician who wants to volunteer their time in a month or so, we make some amazing cookies, brownies, or banana bread!

How about some plumbing?

Donations for other necessities, programs supplies, hay, feed, vet, farrier and gearing up for summer camps-the office/bathroom/training area!

Search for volunteers as well! If you have a passion to serve others and love horses, well, I have a place for you on our T.E.A.M.!

(Not actual building, but similar to one being built)

PayPal [email protected] or contact Kristie at 701-425-2603

01/25/2025

My mother in law made some beautiful pot holders and donated them to Us! She is talented and generous! Thank you Marleen!

01/25/2025

Always learning! Keep growing!!

Commit to greatness!

01/25/2025

Patience, perseverance, passion, obedience to your purpose!

01/24/2025

Good morning from Hoof It Forward! May you find joy in your journey today!

My journey leads me to face giants for the purpose bigger than me! But God is bigger than the giants!

01/23/2025

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"Humans always say say "trauma makes you stronger" but truth is trauma can also induced hypervigilance which is a state of heightened awareness and constant alertness that can develop after an traumatic event. It's a survival mechanism that can interfere with daily life. This increased awareness, anxiety, and sensitivity to the environmental around you often creates a need to always scan your surroundings for potential threats. With the brains resources on constant alert, the results can create aggressive reactions in everyday situations".

Trauma in horses changes their nervous system which can increase fear responses and lead to unwanted and dangerous behaviour. These behaviour changes may seem unpredictable and frustrating, but they can be understood. Personally I dont believe you can thoroughly teach a horse that bucks, to not buck or rear when they have a bucking or rearing problem. They don’t easily unlearn a bad behavior. Somehow it always shows up again. I do believe the best way to help them is by showing them that they can communicate with you when they feel triggered. If they look to you for answers 1st you have time to help them before they react.

How often do we as humans take matters into our own hands (I know I did & still do). How many times do we react when we feel triggered instead of focusing on the one who made us? I dont talk to the Lord nearly as much as I use to but I have found that when I do that a calmness come over me that only He can give. When I run to His word and spend quiet time in His presence life just makes sense. He takes away my fear, anxiety & worries. We all have something that helps us with our triggers. For me it has always been my faith.

I love Psalm 139:23-24 that says…
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my thoughts. And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”


Elsabe Hausauer