My Little Horse Listener

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My Little Horse Listener No-Cost Equine Facilitated Learning provided by certified staff and trained equines. In short - they provide comfort.

Living peacefully in the quietly beautiful hills above Santa Fe New Mexico, Thor, Hot Dog, Serafina and Ms. Melly teach children and families about the unique rewards that come from earning the trust of a miniature equine. Small in stature but big of heart, quietly wise and mysteriously perceptive of who we are and what we need, our little herd is continuously and carefully trained to welcome and develop safe and healthy relationships with humans of all sizes who have experienced a heavy burden of stress in their lives. Reach out to us at 505-469-1285, or send an email to [email protected], and we'll begin to explore how this unique experience may hold the promise of happier moments for you, your children, or your clients.

Witness a remarkable work of art come to life! Join us at Barbara Meikle's Fine Art Gallery in Santa Fe for a special li...
08/02/2026

Witness a remarkable work of art come to life! Join us at Barbara Meikle's Fine Art Gallery in Santa Fe for a special live painting event as renowned artist Barbara Meikle creates an original painting inspired by our very own Thor, the beautiful horse featured in this post.

Barbara created the work below. Look closely at Thor's eyes and see why she calls it "I'm Listening."

A portion of the proceeds from the original oil painting below and the limited-edition framed prints will benefit My Little Horse Listener, helping support our important mission to bring the power of listening to every young person who needs it.

Experience the creative process up close, connect with fellow art and horse lovers, meet artist Barbara Meikle, the My Little Horse Listener team and Thor, along with his vivacious compadre Melly who will also (we hope) stay still long enough for her painting.

Saturday, August 15th, 11 - 2, at the corner of Delgado Street and the famous Canyon Road art district. For more information about the event, contact Barbara's gallery at 505-992-0400.

08/02/2026

Attorneys: If you're troubled by the cruelty of our immigration detention system, there's a concrete way you, yes YOU! can help.

The ACLU's Habeas Corpus Project and the New Mexico Immigration Law Center urgently need volunteer attorneys from throughout the country to file Habeas Corpus petitions on behalf of non-citizens detained in New Mexico immigration facilities, many of whom are from other states. For me personally, this is becoming the most meaningful volunteer work of my legal career because Habeus Corpus petitions can be successful and people are being returned to their communities.

Be prepared: The work can be emotionally difficult and your client's story may be hard to hear. You will learn, firsthand and not from distant media reports, about the cruelty and callousness they have endured. The flagrant disregard for due process is shocking. And you may come to realize that, at this moment in time, you and your legal skills are vital.

You'll receive training, templates, interpreters, strategic support, and whatever else you need when you are matched with a detained client. Meetings with your client can be virtual, telephonic, or in person. (Be prepared to exercise extreme patience when trying to make an appointment to meet your client in a detention center.) Guidance is provided as you draft and file the Petition.

Requirements: Active law license in any state and willingness to register to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. Immigration law experience not necessary. (I couldn't write Habeas Corpus without a spell check when I signed up.)

If you're interested in volunteering, please reach out or learn more through the ACLU or New Mexico Immigration Law Center. Contact Diane Nevarez, [email protected].

Why do this? Because helping one person might not change the horrific universe that has trapped so many, but it could change the world for your client.

Meet Bonnie and Sophie, our amazing summer interns. Did you know that My Little Horse Listener now has a paid internship...
07/04/2026

Meet Bonnie and Sophie, our amazing summer interns. Did you know that My Little Horse Listener now has a paid internship program for teens? We do! Interviewing in August for spaces in the fall. (Kissing a mule is not part of the job description, but we won't stop you!)😉

Thor and Hot Dog began their helping careers as listeners for struggling readers and were eager to lend their support of...
06/08/2026

Thor and Hot Dog began their helping careers as listeners for struggling readers and were eager to lend their support of St. Vincent Foundation's 5K fundraiser for literacy. Pounding hooves and feet in sync, they came in strong at the finish line with their intrepid running buddies, Sarah Hurst and Kathleen Moore!

"I'm a MULE! And they think they can train ME with a noise and a treat ? Hee Haw to THAT!" Yes, Melly. We do think we ca...
06/03/2026

"I'm a MULE! And they think they can train ME with a noise and a treat ? Hee Haw to THAT!"
Yes, Melly. We do think we can train you with Clicker Training, a teaching tool that allows you to play a more active role in your own learning. We're working on tailoring a training curriculum just for you!

04/05/2026

“I wanted to be a (fill in the blank), but who would hire me?”

Know someone who isn't sure how to grab the reins of adult life after high school? We (and that means horses too) can he...
02/22/2026

Know someone who isn't sure how to grab the reins of adult life after high school? We (and that means horses too) can help! Innovative program starting in May. Applications open now.

01/27/2026

What would you tell your 18-year-old self? Young adults with disabilities in New Mexico want to know! Thanks to the generosity of the Anderson Foundation, My Little Horse Listener will offer “Seize the Reins”, a comprehensive career exploration, internship and ‘soft skill’ development program for high school students and recent graduates who are at risk of falling into the gap between special education in high school and further education or employment. It’s a huge problem in New Mexico that has eluded effective solutions for decades. We’re looking ‘outside the box’ for new kinds of solutions and yes, that includes horses. (Contact me if you are wondering how THAT will play out!) You, too, can be part of a new approach. Here’s how: An exciting part of Seize the Reins is the development of a career video library containing first-person stories that will broaden the awareness and dreams of young people who are short on both. How did your career path unfold? What worked? What would you have done differently? Is there a theme that underlies your journey? We are looking for adults, with and without disabilities, who have a story (not advice!) to share. Simply record a five-, ten-or fifteen-minute video for viewing by program participants. Interested? Message me through FB or email [email protected] for details. Guidelines and an example video will be provided. And, we welcome contributor perspectives from outside the US. You can help broaden the world for young people who may never have traveled outside New Mexico.

Some kids can make a horse want to jump for joy! And a really patient kid gets a BIG surprise from a reluctant donkey.
01/04/2026

Some kids can make a horse want to jump for joy! And a really patient kid gets a BIG surprise from a reluctant donkey.

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