Equine Life Enhancement, Rescue & Rehabilitation, Education
Horses reach into your soul, pull out the good and
heal what isn’t.”
Sandy Collier
Stable Hearts & Minds purpose is to:
Use the unique attributes of horses to assist in the life enhancement of:
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veterans and 1st responders suffering from their active duty experiences and their families;
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adults and children suffering from feelings of sadness, anxiety and low self-worth;
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adults and children suffering from grief over the loss of a loved one;
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adults and children suffering from PTSD;
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adults and children with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Horses are effective partners for facilitating emotional well-being and human healing.
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Horses possess the spirit and the ability to teach us about ourselves and our life potential.
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Horses reflect the human emotional experience.
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Horses' minds are naturally present and alert.
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The powerful relationships and bond between people and horses assists in human healing and achieving higher levels of personal growth.
Interacting and building relationships with horses can:
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increase self-awareness and shift perceptions of the world,
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increase a sense of hope and decrease feelings of sadness,
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teach how to overcome fear, approach new situations, and alleviate stress,
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promote trust, communication, self-confidence, and personal growth,
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build self-esteem, empathy, and a sense of responsibility,
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teach how to focus on the here and now,
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diminish symptoms of PTSD including anxiety attacks, estrangement and detachment.
Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
St. Francis of Assisi
Stable Hearts & Minds purpose is to:
Rescue and rehabilitate abused and neglect horses and other ranch animals:
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to provide sanctuary for ranch animals who are unadoptable,
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to find homes whenever possible for stray, orphaned, abandoned, abused and neglected ranch animals,
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to provide any other services that will enhance the quality of ranch animals lives as we are able.
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Winston Churchill
Stable Hearts & Minds purpose is to:
Provide educational programs using interactive ranch animal encounters and ranch animal education:
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gain an understanding of horses and other ranch animals' behaviors,
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experience ranch animals up close and personal,
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learn about the care and feeding of ranch animals,
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enhance life skills development through guided activities with ranch animals.
Educational Programs are available for:
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Scouts and other youth groups working towards horsemanship badges,
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school field trips, home school groups, youth groups, 4H groups, play groups, etc.
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interactive wellness days for groups and organizations,
CONTACT US
Located at
Kankakee State Park Riding Stable
6500 N 5000W Rd,
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
stableheartsandminds@yahoo.com
Tel:779-801-2587