Crested Hill Refuge

01/06/2026

Drop-ins are now moving to Fridays at 6 pm, starting January 9th! Now set up to accommodate all skill levels; total beginners included! Come drop in for several searches and a small amount of coaching, and stay to watch the other dogs run if you wish. Dogs come in one at a time and search at the level appropriate for them; beginners begin the odor imprinting process and learn foundational skills. Seasoned dogs can get some practice blinds in before trials and we all have a lot of fun ☺️ I would love to see you there! Shoot me a message here or email me at [email protected] to RSVP

12/08/2025

We are excited to announce our new program to grow vegetables and provide food for low income families. We have several volunteers to help with this project, and we can't wait to see how much food we can share with those in need in 2026. As you know, starting a new non-profit and making our services affordable for all people means we need to raise a lot of money. We would like to hire a PATH certified riding instructor, buy a tractor, and have a healthy start as we move forward. Please consider giving to us this holiday season. Here is a link to our donation page:

Research shows that Equine Assisted Services provide numerous therapeutic benefits, and often bring about healing and growth which other types of services can't provide. For this reason, we believe it is critical to make our services affordable for ALL people. It is only through generous donors like...

11/08/2025

10/20/2025

Though it’s no longer 2023, these words by Yung Pueblo still hold sound advice.

11 ways to make the most of 2023:

let yourself evolve
respect your need to rest
throw away perfectionism
focus on small steps forward
spend time with rejuvenating people
experiencing ups and downs is normal
give your energy to a handful of goals
say no if your intuition is not saying yes
reconnect with gratitude on a daily basis
let go of the craving to control everything
remember that growth is hard but worth it

09/01/2025

We are looking for more volunteers!

We are a PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) facility looking for volunteers. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion.

06/10/2025

We are looking for someone with horse experience to clean stalls and help with barn chores. If you are interested, please send me a message with your resume and references at [email protected] (We are located on the east side of Bloomington, Indiana.)

04/24/2025

Nova getting her scratches on!

04/20/2025

What a lovely offering! (at Blue River Forest Experience in Kansas)

https://blueriverforestexperience.org/nature-experiences-for-all-ages/family-day-with-the-tibetan-monks?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6HUYVEKOsNOr2a9O067OGdbn1jL6n0n8DZqqerQ4w46ac0ugzhRKV-isdiqw_aem_9IsE_exAN713Yhmas5Vs8Q

Saturday, May 3, 2025 2:00 - 7:00 PM