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Smiling person in green holds a red rope next to a brown horse wearing a white mask, inside a stable with sunlight filtering through trees.

Smiling person in green holds a red rope next to a brown horse wearing a white mask, inside a stable with sunlight filtering through trees.

Participant Spotlight: Spencer’s Story

Spencer has grown tremendously from participating at Halleck Creek Ranch expanding social skills, gaining motivation, and independence but the true benefits extend to the whole family.

Hannah Waen

Feb 42 min read

Duke a chestnut draft horse wearing a red blanket stands by a low white fence in green pasture with a colorful sunset in the background.

Duke a chestnut draft horse wearing a red blanket stands by a low white fence in green pasture with a colorful sunset in the background.

Saying Goodbye to Duke: Compassion, Care, and Conversations About End-of-Life for Horses

Saying goodbye is never easy but education and frameworks help easy the conversation around when it the right time to consider end-of-life care for our horses.

Hannah Waen

Feb 42 min read

Person riding a white horse with two guides on each side. Outdoor setting with grassy hills, cones on sand, and a person observing.

Person riding a white horse with two guides on each side. Outdoor setting with grassy hills, cones on sand, and a person observing.

How Horses Support Learning, On the Ground and in the Saddle

At Halleck Creek Ranch we take a Whole-Person Approach to working with horses. That means we can learn from lessons in the saddle and lessons in ground work and connection.

Hannah Waen

Feb 22 min read

Young man smiling, text reads: "I thought I was coming for the horses, but I fell in love with the riders." Wooden background with hanging ropes.

Young man smiling, text reads: "I thought I was coming for the horses, but I fell in love with the riders." Wooden background with hanging ropes.

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Grason

Volunteering at Halleck Creek Ranch has surprised Grason in many ways. One surprise was finding a new path and purpose while celebrating community.

Hannah Waen

Jan 222 min read

Three people smile warmly at each other. One wears a Santa hat. Text reads, "THANK YOU For a Record Breaking Year-End."

Three people smile warmly at each other. One wears a Santa hat. Text reads, "THANK YOU For a Record Breaking Year-End."

A Message of Gratitude: What Community Made Possible in 2025

2025 was a record breaking year for our Breaking Barriers Fundraiser. Thank you to all who contributed!

Jordan Stanton

Dec 31, 20252 min read

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