My Little Horse Listener

My Little Horse Listener No-Cost Equine Facilitated Learning provided by certified staff and trained equines. In short - they provide comfort.

Living peacefully in the quietly beautiful hills above Santa Fe New Mexico, Thor, Hot Dog, Serafina and Ms. Melly teach children and families about the unique rewards that come from earning the trust of a miniature equine. Small in stature but big of heart, quietly wise and mysteriously perceptive of who we are and what we need, our little herd is continuously and carefully trained to welcome and

develop safe and healthy relationships with humans of all sizes who have experienced a heavy burden of stress in their lives. Reach out to us at 505-469-1285, or send an email to [email protected], and we'll begin to explore how this unique experience may hold the promise of happier moments for you, your children, or your clients.

Some kids can make a horse want to jump for joy! And a really patient kid gets a BIG surprise from a reluctant donkey.
01/04/2026

Some kids can make a horse want to jump for joy! And a really patient kid gets a BIG surprise from a reluctant donkey.

Vote in what may be America's last unredistricted election!
08/22/2025

Vote in what may be America's last unredistricted election!

Vote for Thor!

His secret desire is to have his picture on the cover of the Rolling Stone...but he'll settle for the local Pet Calendar...
08/18/2025

His secret desire is to have his picture on the cover of the Rolling Stone...but he'll settle for the local Pet Calendar! Voting begins Friday, August 22.

Vote for Thor!

08/18/2025

Vote for Thor!

Serafina had some thoughts about this toddler’s sorting technique.
07/31/2025

Serafina had some thoughts about this toddler’s sorting technique.

A learning moment.MLHL has always been about helping kids learn, grow, and develop confidence.If you want to sign your c...
07/23/2025

A learning moment.

MLHL has always been about helping kids learn, grow, and develop confidence.

If you want to sign your child up for some structured and enjoyable learning time this summer, we still have spots open in our later summer programs (and some will even be running into the fall), which you can sign up for (free of charge!) by reaching out to us at [email protected] or 505 469 1285.

Miniature horses on the Plaza? Oh My and Oh Yes! Thor and Hot Dog came out to support Disability Pride Day in Santa Fe. ...
07/21/2025

Miniature horses on the Plaza? Oh My and Oh Yes! Thor and Hot Dog came out to support Disability Pride Day in Santa Fe. Special thanks to our Albuquerque crew of super kids and their parents for wrangling horses and the hundreds of curious visitors who came by.

Bombastic side eye 👀
07/06/2025

Bombastic side eye 👀

"Mm, flowers smell good!" - Thor the mini-horse
07/03/2025

"Mm, flowers smell good!" - Thor the mini-horse

Just a girl and her Hot Dog. P.S. Hot Dog is the name of the mini-horse!
06/28/2025

Just a girl and her Hot Dog.

P.S. Hot Dog is the name of the mini-horse!

“You’re the apple of my eye.” - Hot Dog
06/22/2025

“You’re the apple of my eye.” - Hot Dog

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Santa Fe, NM
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Living peacefully in the quietly beautiful hills above Santa Fe New Mexico, Thor, Hot Dog, Serafina and Melly are the heart of our program. Hundreds of children have visited our ranch, books clutched in small hands, eager to make a new friend. The success of the initial reading program inspired us to create a second program that we call ‘Helping Hooves’ for children and adolescents who are experiencing painful change and loss in their lives and can benefit from a structured series of interactions with our listeners over a period of time. One of the many mysteries of life is how and why children in distress can obtain comfort from spending time in quiet play, teaching a horse to respond to simple commands such as “Hug Me”, grooming or simply whispering to a furry companion who is smaller than the child. We have witnessed some truly remarkable moments and have gradually learned that it Thor, Hot Dog, Serafina and Melly who gravitate towards the child who needs them the most.

Kindness and helping are a two-way street; children gain exposure to these wonderful animals and learn about the keen intelligence, sensitivity and warmth that are the hallmark of well-loved equines. Like everyone, horses, donkeys and mules do well when they have a meaningful purpose in life.

Our programs are entirely supported by donations. We do not charge families, although children are encouraged to bring apples and carrots as a reward for a good listener!

Children interact with the listeners in the carefully designed corral and barn where the equines are most comfortable. Upon request and with advance notice, we provide site visits to schools and community centers.