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The Changing Lives Through Horses Foundation empowers individuals facing challenges through inclusive equine-assisted activities, fostering personal growth, resilience, and community engagement.

10/31/2026

HAPPY HOWL-O-WEEN FROM THE HERD 🎃🐴
👻Our horses have some thoughts on Halloween... 🐎
🎃 They think pumpkins are suspicious. Very orange. Very round. Will be sniffing from a distance.
👻 They do NOT understand why humans want to be ghosts. “We already do the quiet, slow walk perfectly?”
🍬 And candy? Hard pass. They’ll take extra hay and a good scratch over chocolate any day.
Stay cozy, stay safe, and give your horse (or your dog, cat, or inner child) an extra treat tonight. 🎃🐴💛

10/29/2026

THROWBACK THURSDAY: OUR SENIORS PROGRAM 💛👵
🐴Throwback to one of our favorite seasons in the barn — our Seniors Program.

🍂🐴✨The coffee was hot, the barn was cozy, and every week our seniors showed up with stories, laughter, and the biggest hearts. 🤍
☕️We saw so much happen in that arena:
💛 New friendships blooming over grooming brushes
🤲 Gentle hands finding purpose again
😂 Belly laughs we still talk about
🐎 Quiet moments where a horse just rested their head and said “I’m here”
🌱 Confidence growing with every lead, every breath, every connection
One participant told us: “I hadn’t felt this needed in years. These horses need me, and I need them.” 🥹
🐴That’s the magic. It’s companionship. It’s purpose. It’s belonging.

10/26/2026

Job Title: Therapy Horse 🐴💛
Location: Sturgeon County, AB
Pay: Unlimited carrots & scratches
Job Description: Listen without interrupting Teach humans how to breathe and regulate emotions Provide non-judgmental friendship to kids, teens, adults & seniors Help people of all abilities feel safe, seen, and capable Be fuzzy and excellent at all times
Qualifications: Big heart, 4 hooves, great at being present.We’re hiring... just kidding. Our herd already nailed the interview.

10/23/2026

WHY HORSES? THE SCIENCE 🧠🐴
Why do horses heal? It’s science.
Heart Coherence: A horse’s heart is 5x bigger than yours. When you stand near them, your nervous system starts to sync with their calm, steady rhythm. Your heart rate drops. You breathe deeper.🐴
No Judgment, Just Feedback: Horses are prey animals. They read your body language instantly. If you’re tense, they step away. If you’re calm and clear, they lean in. Honest feedback — no words needed.
They Live In The Moment: Horses don’t care about your past or your diagnosis. They only care about how you show up right now.
That’s why this works for everyone — from kids to seniors, all abilities.

10/21/2026

We are for everyone — and we truly mean it. 🤍
🐴✨At Changing Lives Through Horses Foundation, we believe healing shouldn’t depend on your bank account.
We never, ever want cost to be the reason someone can’t experience the love, learning, and quiet magic that only a horse can give.
💛Your donation is more than money — it’s an open door.

🐎It keeps our barn warm, welcoming, inclusive, and accessible for:♿️
✨ Individuals of all abilities — physical, cognitive, developmental & intellectual
💚 People navigating mental health challenges, trauma, grief & big life transitions
👧Youth, adults, seniors & families — from 3 to 97, you belong here
🏫 Schools, caregivers & community groups with limited funding who just need a safe place to landWhen you give... you remove a barrier. 🧱

When you give... you say “you are welcome here, just as you are.” 🤍
When you give... you help a horse help a human heal. 🐴
Give today and keep our programs open to EVERYONE: 🙏
👉 changinglivesthroughhorsesfoundation.com
Thank you for believing that everyone deserves connection, healing & hope. 🍂

10/19/2026

What does inclusion look like in the arena? ✨It looks like:
👧 A 7-year-old building confidence for the first time
🧑‍🦱 A teen who struggled in school finally feeling safe to learn
👩‍🦰 An adult navigating grief finding peace in grooming
👵 A senior finding purpose and companionship again
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A family learning to communicate with calm and kindness
At Changing Lives Through Horses Foundation, inclusion isn’t a buzzword — it’s our promise.
Safe. Respectful. Supportive. For everyone.

10/16/2026

Why horses? 🧠
💓Horses don’t judge. They respond.
They don’t care about your diagnosis, your past, or what you look like. They care about how you show up — calm, clear, kind.
For someone living with anxiety, trauma, grief, disability, or just feeling disconnected — that honest, non-judgemental feedback is healing.
Because connection heals.

10/14/2026

You can help keep our doors open to EVERYONE 💌
At Changing Lives Through Horses Foundation, we never want cost, ability, or background to be a barrier to experiencing healing through horses.
Your gift helps sponsor:
🌱 A child building confidence
💛 An adult finding wellness after trauma
👵 A senior finding companionship & purpose
👨‍👩‍👧 A family finding connection againDonate today at changinglivesthroughhorsesfoundation.com

10/13/2026

Happy Thanksgiving from Changing Lives Through Horses Foundation 🍂🐴
🧡This season, we are so grateful for YOU.
For every participant who walked into the barn unsure and walked out a little taller.
For every family, caregiver, volunteer, donor, and community partner who believes that everyone deserves healing, connection, and growth.
For our herd — who teach us daily what it means to listen without judgment, to be present, and to offer grace.
Thank you for supporting us in creating the ability to support growth in our community through the partnership with horses.

10/09/2026

At Changing Lives Through Horses Foundation, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the healing, learning, and personal growth that horses can inspire.
We are for everyone. We proudly support:
✨ Individuals living with physical, cognitive, developmental, or intellectual disabilities
✨ People navigating mental health challenges, trauma, grief or life transitions
✨ Children & youth building confidence, resilience & life skills
✨ Adults seeking personal growth & emotional wellness
✨ Seniors looking for companionship, purpose & community
✨ Families, caregivers, schools & community groups
✨ Anyone looking for connection, healing & growth
No matter your age, background, ability, culture, faith, or story — you are welcome here.
Together, we’re building confidence, compassion, connection & lasting change.

Address

26212 TWP Road 552
Sturgeon, AB
T8R2E1

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://WWW.changinglivesthroughhorsesfoundation.com/

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