Upward Transitions Therapeutic Horsemanship

09/05/2025

We’re so excited to share Pages for the Ages—a brand-new bookstore opened by one of our rider’s moms and four friends! 📚💛 Their dream is to create a welcoming space where neurodivergent kids and families feel safe, supported, and celebrated. Go check them out and show some love!

✨Let the magic begin! 🤩

09/05/2025

There’s something special about taking the time to really appreciate nature. Meet Sweet Georgia, our mama turkey, out for a stroll with her three chicks. We’ve seen mushrooms popping up in the arena, cicadas emerging from their shells, and sunsets paint the sky. Spending time outside with our horses gives us a chance to pause and be fully present—just like they are. Today, step outside, look around, and see what you might have been missing.

09/02/2025

These peaceful moments are what we love—and what we hope everyone experiences, whether during groundwork or riding. They are the result of our team’s dedication: endless wheelbarrow trips, daily care, proper nutrition, farrier and veterinary visits, checking tack, pasture maintenance, and spending time with our horses and volunteers to build trust. We believe the peaceful atmosphere we nurture is just as important as the care itself. It’s the dedication behind the scenes that brings moments like this to life.

08/28/2025

Did you know? 🐴💜
The electromagnetic field of a horse’s heart is estimated to be five times larger than our own—stretching out in all directions, up to 8–10 feet around them.
Research from the HeartMath Institute shows that when we spend time near horses, our own heart rhythms can synchronize with theirs. That’s one of the reasons people often feel calmer, grounded, and more at peace around these incredible animals.
✨ Science is catching up to what horse people have always known—horses help heal hearts.

08/27/2025

A big thank you to everyone who helped us level out a low spot in the arena caused by the summer rains! Your support keeps our horses and riders safe and our programs running strong. 🐴♥️

08/26/2025

Paulie’s fly mask might not be perfect, but his confidence is. 🐴💫 Paulie’s rocking his own style—and proving that confidence, not perfection, makes us shine. Sometimes our differences are what make us beautiful. Here’s to showing up unique, brave, and perfectly imperfect. 💜

08/25/2025

Two horses, one spotlight. Jaxon’s the star 🌟 and Archie “rolling” in for a guest appearance. 😂

08/24/2025

Autumn Sunshine ☀️
If there’s one word to describe Autumn, it’s faithfulness. She’s the horse we can always count on — steady, reliable, and willing to step in whenever she’s needed. She may not always be the most enthusiastic, but her consistency makes her one of the most important members of our herd. Riders learn patience, confidence, and trust from her every day. 💜

05/29/2025

After a good rain, our horses love to roll, play, and get delightfully muddy!
For our participants, grooming and bathing go far beyond just cleaning coats. These moments are filled with lessons—teaching calm, focus, courage, and respect for boundaries, all through gentle connection.

There’s something empowering about helping a big, muddy horse feel their best again.

05/08/2025

When magic meets courage…
Autumn’s rider read the story but wasn’t quite ready to begin. Then Autumn gently stepped toward the cones, inviting him to try. With a little encouragement, he followed—completing the Cyclops Cone Quest and the Minotaur Maze Mission adding his own twist along the way. The two ended their adventure with a walk only true friends could share. A quiet moment of triumph, trust, and connection.

05/02/2025

Pausing to soak in the morning: horses munching hay, a wild turkey wandering by, and the sunlight filtering through the trees. Moments like these remind us how healing it is to simply be in nature — and how lucky we are to have the best view.

04/28/2025

Interacting with horses helps veterans become more aware of their body language and how it affects their interactions. Horses rely heavily on nonverbal communication, making them excellent teachers for those who may struggle with expressing themselves or interpreting the body language of others. Through activities like grooming, leading, ground driving, and lunging, veterans gain insights into their own behaviors and emotions, learning how to project calmness and confidence. Horses also help veterans learn to manage and regulate their emotions. Caring for and connecting with a horse requires patience, mindfulness, and emotional control—skills that create a clearer, more peaceful perspective, helping veterans find their best view of themselves and the world around them.