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Healing hearts and homes through horses and the love of Jesus.

11/03/2026

This is the lovely Joy! Joy has volunteered many years and even though her current job doesn't allow her to be a weekly volunteer, she was willing to be a sub the last couple of summers and fill in some spots when regular volunteers were on vacation or sick. She always does a great job jumping in and working with the kids even if she doesn't know anyone there. She is cheerful, hard-working, flexible, and just a joy to be around 🙃 We love having her out and hope to have her for many more years to come!

Thank you for helping out once again this summer, Joy! We love having you on the team and are very blessed by you. We pray this next year is full of God's presence and peace in whatever situations you face. That you would keep your eyes fixed on Him and His kingdom in everything. And happy birthday! We hope you have a wonderful day!

10/31/2026

We have some *amazing* people who come out and help with chores every day during the off season. One of those wonderful people is Linda, and this is what she has to say about volunteering with chores:

"When I was still working, I volunteered at Haven Acres for several years as a mentor and overseer. After retiring, I knew I wanted to continue serving the Lord, spending time with the crew, and being around the horses. I also wanted to stay active and connected to a meaningful community. Volunteering by helping with chores at Haven Acres turned out to be the perfect fit.

The time commitment is small, usually just two or three hours, but the rewards are enormous. The friendships you build with fellow volunteers are truly priceless. Every time I volunteer, I leave with a full heart and a sense of purpose.

One of the greatest blessings has been watching my own relationship with God grow through serving others. What started as a way to give back has become so much more than I ever expected.

If you're looking for a meaningful way to serve, meet amazing people, and make a difference, I encourage you to give Haven Acres a try. I can honestly say that volunteering here has changed my life forever, and it just might change yours too. ❤️🐴🙏"

Do you know anyone who would be interested in volunteering with us? Share this post with them! Or visit havenacresmn.org/volunteer. We'd love to chat!

10/28/2026

We are looking for some volunteers to help with chores!

MYTH #1: Chores start at 4 or 5am
Wrong! Chores at Haven Acres start at 9:30am Mon-Sat and 3pm on Sundays.

MYTH #2: You must freeze in the winter!
Wrong! Holly is an absolute freeze baby and she says if you wear enough layers and stay moving outside you can be warm even in the winter 😊

MYTH #3: Haven Acres volunteers must be Christian
Wrong! Anyone can serve in most of our volunteer positions, and we love having people with different backgrounds and beliefs on the team.

MYTH #4: Chores includes riding and/or grooming time
Unfortunately there's multiple reasons why volunteers don't get personal horse time, but you DO get to be around the horses, pet them, get to know them, and even see more of their herd dynamics than any of the other volunteers get to see!

MYTH #5: Doing chores doesn't have an impact
Wrong! In order for the kids and horses to be served out here, there's a lot that needs to be accomplished, such as cleaning up the horse paddocks. By helping with chores you can play a part in keeping our animals healthy and safe which translates to our participants being able to come out free-of-charge. We are IMMENSELY thankful for our chore volunteers!

If you are interested in learning more, you can visit havenacresmn.org/volunteer or send us an email at [email protected].

10/27/2026

We are still looking for more bowlers to join us on November 13th!

🐴 Funds will be used to care for our horse Samson
🎁 Bowlers can earn prizes by reaching fundraising milestones
🍕 Pizza is provided for everyone who bowls

Want to learn more? Please visit havenacresmn.org/bowling-for-bucks
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Let us know by tomorrow (October 28th) if you would like to join us!

10/27/2026

Juliann started volunteering at Haven Acres in 2016, making her the 6th longest serving summer volunteer! And this was her 11th summer volunteering! She has served in many different positions and worked with so many girls over the years. Juliann is a kind, ever-patient, faithful, steady presence for all her girls, and really for all of us at Haven Acres. It has been beautiful for us to watch her grow over so many years.

Juliann, thank you for all of your years of faithful service! Have you *ever* taken a day off?? 😆 We know we can always count on you! We hope you know how much we appreciate and value you out here. God has made you with the perfect personality and story for what He wants to do in and through you. Praying that this next year is a year of more growth and wholeness than ever before. And praying that you continue to find ways to serve Him in the unique way that He made you -- and find so much satisfaction and joy in it. We care about you a lot! Happy Birthday!

Enjoy a walk down memory lane as you look through the pictures from over the years 🙂

10/24/2026

Samson, our newest rescue horse, is healthy enough that we have been able to get a few rides on him! He came to Haven Acres on September 1st so, so skinny, and look at him now!

We were told that Samson had been a trail horse for many years, and usually when we have had retired trail horses they haven't had the best training. They are often more confident and chill but don't know how to steer or stop very well because they have been used to just following the horse in front of them. We already knew from interacting with Samson on the ground that he is VERY confident and chill. Nothing has spooked him so far, which already makes us LOVE the idea of him being a horse in sessions! Very safe 🙂 But we weren't sure what to expect as far as his steering and stopping qualities went.

We are thrilled to report that he is actually pretty decent at both! Holly and Jenifer both took a turn on him one day and we were both pleasantly surprised. Holly did everything wacky she could think of while on him too to see if he would be worried about anything and he wasn't even slightly worried about any of it.

So he got to be in two sessions this week! And he did great! He is still trying to figure out what it means to be an arena horse now, and sometimes he gets confused or annoyed that we aren't done when he thought we would be, but he's also just so sweet and wonderfully safe and reliable. I think we've only ever had one or two other horses who we have trusted to be in sessions this quickly.

Thank you to anyone who has prayed for him or donated to support him! We still need to get a little bit more weight on him and he will still need expensive food for the rest of his days. But we are relieved that he has turned out to be a great addition to the program!

10/21/2026

It's getting closer!

Sign up by October 28th to bowl with us on November 13th to raise funds for our horse Samson. Anyone can bowl with us!

Find more information at havenacresmn.org/bowling-for-bucks.

10/20/2026

This is the dear Adele! Adele has been an amazing part of the team the last couple of years in multiple different positions. She has helped with horse chores year-round even in the cold with a cheerful attitude and she has helped with summer sessions with a servant's heart as well. She is a beautiful young woman with a beautiful heart who seeks to love the Lord in everything she does. It's not every day you find a teen like her!

Thank you for serving out here, Adele! You are a joy and a blessing and we have loved getting to know you. You have done an amazing job and were clearly at the right place at the right time this summer and fall. Thank you so much for stepping into this even though it was outside of your comfort zone. Praying that God continues to give you confidence in your value and who He made you to be this next year, and that "you may be filled up [throughout your being] to all the fullness of God [so that you may have the richest experience of God’s presence in your lives, completely filled and flooded with God Himself]" (Eph. 3:19 AMP). Happy Birthday!!

10/17/2026

Our 13th annual Bowling for Bucks fundraiser is coming up! Will you join us?

Sign up before October 28th and ask friends and family to sponsor your bowling games for any amount. They can give a flat donation or pledge to give a certain amount per point that you get. Then come play a couple games of bowling with us and Haven Acres will provide pizza for the bowlers!

Bowlers can be any age and all levels of skill in bowling. You can be a volunteer, participant, or anyone else who wants to support Haven Acres.

There will also be ✨prizes✨ for bowlers!

Level 1: $250 raised: Haven Acres coffee mug or water bottle
Level 2: $500 raised: Haven Acres t-shirt and a mug or water bottle
Level 3: $750 raised: Haven Acres sweatshirt and a mug or water bottle
Level 4: $1000 raised: Haven Acres blanket featuring the HA horses

This year we are raising money specifically for our newest horse, Samson. Check out our other posts to learn more about him!

Let us know if you would like to join and we will get you some more information. Thank you!

10/16/2026

Today is Enrique's birthday!

Enrique started mentoring at Haven Acres in 2015 back when we were in Burnsville. He had to take a break for a while but then he joined our Board of Directors and has been mentoring again since 2022. Enrique is a godly man who is an amazing role model and encouraging supporter for his mentees. He really desires to invest in younger people, whether it's his mentees at Haven Acres, his own kids, or others at his church. His daughter has also been serving as a mentor out at Haven Acres the last few summers with him!

Thank you for all you do for Haven Acres and the families we serve, Enrique! Your faithful leadership on the board and as a mentor has been invaluable. Praying that God lights your path this next year as you walk in step with Him and that He grows you and heals you in any way that you need. Praying you find Him to be your best ally and friend every day this next year too. Thanks again! Happy Birthday!

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Hampton, MN
55031

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+16123637415

Website

http://www.havenacresmn.org/

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