Featured Events

Women’s First Responder and Veteran Group
Feb
24

Women’s First Responder and Veteran Group

An equine-assisted learning group dedicated to women veterans and first responders. This group is offered free of charge and focuses on enhancing mental health and wellness through the profound connection between horses and humans. All female-identifying first responders and veterans are welcome.

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FRMHS: Keynote with Jamie Williams
Mar
12

FRMHS: Keynote with Jamie Williams

Kicking off the event on Thursday evening is our keynote speaker, retired firefighter and fire chief Jamie Williams. Jamie dedicated 25 years to serving the California Fire Protection District.  She holds certifications in both peer and group intervention through the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, working alongside peer support teams, chaplains, and mental health professionals in leading crisis diffusing and critical incident debriefings. From her personal journey as a first responder, Jamie has found the incredible healing power of horses. She is an equine professional and co-founder of the Optimum Resilience Program at Best Solutions Therapy in Middleton, Idaho, where they provide treatment, counseling, education, advocacy, and life coaching.

Jamie is also part of the counseling and training team at First Responder Wellness, an inpatient and intensive outpatient program located in Newport Beach, California. First Responder Wellness specializes in the treatment of first responders and public safety professionals recovering from trauma and provides them a safe transition back to their careers and personal lives.  

In addition, Jamie is co-founder of FRCareer 360, a coaching and personalized mentorship program and resource center for individuals choosing firefighting as a livelihood. 

This event is free and open to all first responders (retired and currently working), their families, support staff, and community members.

Please RSVP on our SUMMIT PAGE!

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FRMHS: Summit Panels & Exposition
Mar
13

FRMHS: Summit Panels & Exposition

Join us for a day of learning with panelists including first responders, mental health & wellness organizations, and other key community members!

Schedule of Events:

10:00 - 10:30 AM: Opening Remarks from Keynote Speaker Jamie Williams: Why are we here?

10:30 - 11:15 AM: Couch Optional: Demystifying Mental Health and Wellness: Shannon Knapp 

11:15 - 11:30 AM: Break

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Reducing Stigma & Building Awareness Panel with first responders, peer support, leadership, and family members

12:30 - 12:45 PM: A word from our sponsors

12:45 - 1:30 PM: Lunch and special dog visit in honor of K9 Veterans Day

1:30 - 2:30 PM: Pathways to Support, Fast and Slow(er) Panel featuring Equine Assisted Services, Resources for Resilience, mindfulness, and responder support services

2:30 - 3:00 PM: Now What? With Shannon Knapp, including open Q&A time

This event is free and open to all first responders (retired and currently working), their families, support staff, and community members.

Please RSVP on our SUMMIT PAGE!

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FRMHS: Family Day!
Mar
14

FRMHS: Family Day!

Join us for this free, family-friendly event on our beautiful farm in Marshall, NC!

Schedule of Events:

9:30 - 10:15 AM: arrival and check-in

10:15 - 10:45 AM: Intro to equine-assisted services with Jaime Williams

10:45 - 11:45 AM: Equine-assisted services interactive demonstration

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM: A word from our sponsors

12:00 - 12:30 PM: Lunch 

12:30 - 1:30 PM: Group demonstrations with Brothers and Sisters Like These, Resources for Resilience, Veterans Healing Farm, and more!

1:30 - 2:00 PM: Closing with Shannon Knapp 

This event is FREE and open to all first responders (retired and currently working), their families, support staff, and community members.


Please RSVP on our SUMMIT PAGE!

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Women’s First Responder and Veteran Group
Mar
17

Women’s First Responder and Veteran Group

An equine-assisted learning group dedicated to women veterans and first responders. This group is offered free of charge and focuses on enhancing mental health and wellness through the profound connection between horses and humans. All female-identifying first responders and veterans are welcome.

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Stable & Safe - March 2026
Mar
17

Stable & Safe - March 2026

This group is free and open to anyone, we ask that you RSVP below.

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Stable & Safe
Dec
11

Stable & Safe

This group is free and open to anyone, we ask that you RSVP below.

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Open House - November 8th
Nov
8

Open House - November 8th

Join us for a tour of our beautiful farm and a demonstration of equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning!

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Stable & Safe
Oct
28

Stable & Safe

Come to engage with horses and each other, build community, and leave feeling centered and grounded! RSVP below:

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Stable & Safe
Sep
24

Stable & Safe

Come to engage with horses and each other, build community, and leave feeling centered and grounded! RSVP below:

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Poetry in the Pasture
Sep
13

Poetry in the Pasture

Join us for Poetry in the Pasture on September 13th from 4:00-6:30 pm at the Farm! Come to replenish your connection with nature, horses, and one another.

This event will feature readings by two accomplished local poets, Nickole Brown and Alida Woods, and include a book signing for Alida’s latest book of poetry, Listening for Grace Notes, published by Kelsay Books.

Visitors will also enjoy live music from Thomas Kozak, light refreshments, and time with horses!

Tickets can be purchased below for $20. All proceeds directly support our Heart Herd and provision of low and no cost equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning.

We will have seating available, but we encourage visitors to bring their own camping chairs, blankets, or any food and beverage they would like to enjoy in addition to light refreshments available at the farm.

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Stable & Safe
Jul
19

Stable & Safe

Come to engage with horses and each other, build community, and leave feeling centered and grounded! RSVP below:

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Whispers with Horses Mindfulness Group
Jun
26

Whispers with Horses Mindfulness Group

Whispers with Horses is a six-week therapeutic program created by the Salt Lake City VA. It facilitates healing and promotes long-term wellbeing for trauma survivors with the help of an equine partner (a horse!).

This free, six-week session is open to anyone and is free. Sessions will take place from 2-4pm on June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24, and July 31. Participants MUST be able to attend all scheduled sessions in order to participate.

There is limited space available so please RSVP by filling out the form below!

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Stable & Safe
Jun
25

Stable & Safe

Come to engage with horses and each other, build community, and leave feeling centered and grounded! RSVP below:

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Bluff Mountain Music Festival
Jun
14

Bluff Mountain Music Festival

Heart of Horse Sense will be at the 28th Annual Bluff Mountain Music Festival! We will be selling donated art from local artists to fundraise for our equine-assisted psychotherapy programs and the care of our rescue horses!

Come support local artists and recovery efforts in small communities like Hot Springs, NC!

The Bluff Mountain Music Festival is the largest regional traditional and old-time music event and silent art auction in the county. Featuring Silent Auction, Artist Market, Food Vendors, Cash Raffle, Kid’s Tent.

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