Hope View Haven

06/13/2026

We have a VIRTUAL volunteer orientation this Wednesday night! Email us at [email protected] or text/call us at 302-393-5315 to get signed up.

05/29/2026

You may not be aware, but Hope View Haven’s programming got its start in this juvenile detention recreation yard back in 2018. We adopted the programming from and made it the foundation that our programming would build on to serve kids in our communities who have experienced adversity. We are so grateful to be back working with the youth there, who have really stepped up to learn and put all the new skills into practice.

05/28/2026

A recent study that shows what we do isn’t just the magic of horses, it’s backed by science. 🤓

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EHstccRBY/?mibextid=wwXIfr

HAI Section Research 🔎

🐴 Bridging horses and heart: How equine-assisted services support youth emotional regulation. ✨
Traditional classroom or therapy environments don't always resonate with every young person. For youth who need a more targeted, alternative approach to building resilience and social-emotional skills, looking outside the box—and into the stable—can make a powerful difference.
A study evaluated a life skills training program conducted by the Equine Partnership Program (EPP), which integrates Equine Assisted Services (EAS) with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies.
Why horses? Because of their unique, innate ability to mirror and respond to human emotions, horses act as a perfect bridge for experiential learning.
The study tracked 33 youth participants using the Depression, Anxiety, Pain, and Stress (DAPS) visual analog tool to see if the horse-human connection could measurably improve emotional regulation. The data revealed incredibly promising results after the intervention:
📉 Statistically significant decreases in both anxiety and depression scores. 🌱 Noticeable decreases in overall emotional pain and stress levels.
By helping youth navigate their emotions in a real-world, hands-on environment, this unique combination of equine services and social-emotional learning shows massive promise. It serves as an effective way to foster the exact resilience and pro-social skills young people need for better academic, career, and lifelong relationship success. 💛

https://doi.org/10.1079/hai.2024.0019

05/17/2026

Interested in getting in on the fun we have here at Hope View Haven? Whether you want to help out in sessions with youth, provide horse care, or help with marketing, fundraisers, farm maintenance or administrative tasks...our volunteer orientation is the place to start. You will learn about the opportunities available to share your gifts with HVH and the youth we serve. Contact us at [email protected] or 302-393-5315 to get signed up for our June 17th session today!

05/14/2026

Quiet moments and big smiles. The best parts of Equine Assisted Learning.

05/11/2026

This was such a great event. Lots of folks stopped by to chat about what we do and were so generous in their donations and 50/50 purchases. We are super grateful for the support from the Big Chill Surf Cantina! All told, we are coming away from the event with nearly $1200 towards our mission to help kids find hope through horses. 🐴

05/09/2026

It looks simple. Get one hoof inside the dollar store hula hoop.

But it is so much more for the student- Stay calm. Ignore the distractions but remain aware of your surroundings. Communicate clearly. Hold your lead rope correctly. Stay in your bubble and keep Blue out of yours. Look where you’re going. Set a clear boundary with your “big back” pony that it’s time for work, not food. Line him up with the hoop and keep him in a straight line. Not too fast, not too slow. Slow your steps and ask him to stop with your body AND your voice. Do it again- 3 or 4 times if you need to until you get it right. Stay calm. Get it done. Then celebrate and praise your pony when you accomplish your goal.

And if they can do this, something they never imagined they’d ever do…what else can they do?

This is the fun of Equine Assisted Learning. 😊

05/06/2026

The winner of the 50/50 raffle is…

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

TODAY!!! Big Chill Surf Cantina on Route 1!