Featured Events

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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Stable & Safe
Aug
13

Stable & Safe

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

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Open House - August 16th
Aug
16

Open House - August 16th

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

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Veteran Mental Health & Wellness Retreat at Veterans Healing Farm
Aug
23

Veteran Mental Health & Wellness Retreat at Veterans Healing Farm

Join us for a day retreat focused on mental health and wellness through the unique bond between veterans and horses. Hosted by Veteran Healing Farm in collaboration with Heart of Horse Sense, this special event offers a full day dedicated to learning, wellness, and self-discovery through equine connections.

Our interactions with horses can mirror the relationships in our lives, including the critical relationship we hold with ourselves. By engaging in this retreat, veterans will have the opportunity to explore these connections deeply. Our trauma-informed approach encourages participants to observe and reflect on horse behavior, gaining valuable insights into personal challenges and strengths.

RSVP Required.

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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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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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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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Whispers with Horses for Therapists and Social Workers
May
13

Whispers with Horses for Therapists and Social Workers

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 therapists, social workers, and other “helper” professionals. Sessions will take place from 10am-12pm on May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17. 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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Open House - May 10th
May
10

Open House - May 10th

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

RSVP Here:

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Stable & Safe
May
5

Stable & Safe

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

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Wellness Day with Horses for First Responders and their families
Apr
26

Wellness Day with Horses for First Responders and their families

Join us on Saturday, April 26th at Heart of Horse Sense in Marshall, NC for wellness day for First Responders and their families, including children. Therewill be a speaker presentation, time for networking and connecting with others, information booths from Friday’s presenters, experiential learning activities with the horses, and special activities for kids. The presentation for all the attendees will be: Why Horses? The Heart of Equine Therapy with Shannon Knapp and Christy Warren.

Location: 7041 Meadows Town Road, Marshall, NC 28753

This event is FREE and there will be a food truck on site for participants to purchase lunch. Please RSVP below.

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Stable & Safe
Apr
1

Stable & Safe

As we pass the 6 month anniversary of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on Western NC, come to engage with horses and each other, build community, and leave feeling centered and grounded.

Please RSVP using the form below and sign the waiver linked HERE before you arrive. Thank you!

RSVP HERE!

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Stable & Safe for Non-Profit Leaders
Mar
11

Stable & Safe for Non-Profit Leaders

Come to build support and community with other non-profit leaders, engage with horses, and leave feeling centered and grounded!

Please RSVP using the form below and sign the waiver linked HERE before you arrive. Thank you!

RSVP HERE!

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Fall in Friday 12/20
Dec
20

Fall in Friday 12/20

Join us for Fall In Friday!

Discover the benefits of Equine Assisted Learning in a supportive environment during this drop-in horseplay event! Meet our horse and human herds and learn more about our veteran programs. This event is free and open to Veterans, First Responders, and their adult caregivers!

RSVP is required for new participants. New participants will be asked to arrive at 9:30 to meet our facilitators prior to the start of the group.

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Fall in Friday 12/6
Dec
6

Fall in Friday 12/6

Join us for Fall In Friday!

Discover the benefits of Equine Assisted Learning in a supportive environment during this drop-in horseplay event! Meet our horse and human herds and learn more about our veteran programs. This event is free and open to Veterans, First Responders, and their adult caregivers!

RSVP is required for new participants. New participants will be asked to arrive at 9:30 to meet our facilitators prior to the start of the group.

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Stable & Safe Public Mental Health Support with horses
Nov
20

Stable & Safe Public Mental Health Support with horses

Join us for our public horse time, where you can experience the peacefulness of the farm while connecting with fellow community members and the horses. These services are free for all participants. RSVP encouraged but not required.

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Fall in Friday 11/15
Nov
15

Fall in Friday 11/15

Join us for Fall In Friday!

Discover the benefits of Equine Assisted Learning in a supportive environment during this drop-in horseplay event! Meet our horse and human herds and learn more about our veteran programs. This event is free and open to Veterans, First Responders, and their adult caregivers!

RSVP is required for new participants. New participants will be asked to arrive at 9:30 to meet our facilitators prior to the start of the group.

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Veterans Day Weekend Demonstration
Nov
10

Veterans Day Weekend Demonstration

Join us for a special event honoring Veterans and First Responders this Veterans Day!

Experience CSM Sa’eed Mustafa as he discusses Resilient Transition and the benefits of equine-assisted services. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore what Heart of Horse Sense has to offer.

Event Details:

  • WHEN: Sunday, November 10, 12-2 PM

  • WHERE: WNC AG CENTER
    775 Boylston Hwy
    Fletcher, NC 28732

  • WHO: Veterans, First Responders, and anyone interested in learning about equine-assisted services

  • WHAT: An interactive demonstration of equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning with horses

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Drop-in Mental Health Support Time with Horses
Nov
6

Drop-in Mental Health Support Time with Horses

Join us for our public drop-in horse time, where you can experience the peacefulness of the farm while connecting with fellow community members and the horses. These services are free for all participants. RSVP encouraged but not required.

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Fall in Friday 11/1
Nov
1

Fall in Friday 11/1

Join us for Fall In Friday!

Discover the benefits of Equine Assisted Learning in a supportive environment during this drop-in horseplay event! Meet our horse and human herds and learn more about our veteran programs. This event is free and open to Veterans, First Responders, and their adult caregivers!

RSVP is required for new participants. New participants will be asked to arrive at 9:30 to meet our facilitators prior to the start of the group.

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Fall in Friday 10/4
Oct
4

Fall in Friday 10/4

Join us for Fall In Friday!

Discover the benefits of Equine Assisted Learning in a supportive environment during this drop-in horseplay event! Meet our horse and human herds and learn more about our veteran programs. This event is free and open to Veterans, First Responders, and their adult caregivers!

RSVP is required for new participants. New participants will be asked to arrive at 9:30 to meet our facilitators prior to the start of the group.

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Fall in Friday 9/20
Sep
20

Fall in Friday 9/20

Join us for Fall In Friday!

Discover the benefits of Equine Assisted Learning in a supportive environment during this drop-in horseplay event! Meet our horse and human herds and learn more about our veteran programs. This event is free and open to Veterans, First Responders, and their adult caregivers!

RSVP is required for new participants. New participants will be asked to arrive at 9:30am to meet our facilitators.

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Fall in Friday
Aug
16

Fall in Friday

Join us for Fall In Friday!

Discover the benefits of Equine Assisted Learning in a supportive environment during this drop-in horseplay event! Meet our horse and human herds and learn more about our veteran programs. This event is free and open to Veterans, First Responders, and their adult caregivers!

RSVP is required for new participants

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Open House
Aug
3

Open House

Join us for a tour and demonstration of equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning! This event is free and open to the public.

Directions

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Fall in Friday
Jul
19

Fall in Friday

Join us for Fall In Friday!

Discover the benefits of Equine Assisted Learning in a supportive environment during this drop-in horseplay event! Meet our horse and human herds and learn more about our veteran programs. This event is free and open to Veterans, First Responders, and their adult caregivers!

RSVP is required for new participants

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