Harmony IN Horses

08/31/2026

08/24/2026

Unfortunately, we have to postpone our Music with Mustangs event scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 30. The fields are still too soggy for parking. So, that gives you plenty of time to plan for our September 27 event! More details on performers and other info coming soon. We are so grateful for your support!

08/22/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Crum & Forster’s Charitable Impact Committee for a generous $10,000 donation to Harmony IN Horses!

A special thank you to Dawn Knipe, Director of Underwriting Compliance with DMC Insurance, for nominating us and believing in our mission.

This gift will directly support our work fostering hope, resiliency, and healing for youth navigating childhood trauma—especially those impacted by foster care and adoption.

We are so thankful to Crum & Forster and Dawn for investing in the youth and families we serve and in the healing that happens when we partner with horses.

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

Today, Smokey had a very special job.

We loaded up our miniature horse, Smokey, and headed to The Restoracy of Whitestown for a visit with the residents.

The moment he arrived, there were smiles. People reached out to pet him, talked to him, watched him explore, and simply enjoyed having this sweet little horse in their space.

Thank you to The Restoracy of Whitestown for welcoming Smokey and allowing us to spend time with your residents. We loved our visit and hope Smokey brought as much joy to your day as you brought to ours.

And Smokey? He was quite happy to discover that The Restoracy also has an all-you-can-eat grass buffet.

08/18/2026

Exciting new research from CSU Equine Sciences is highlighting the potential for horses to support social-emotional learning in youth!

Published in the Journal of Experiential Education, the study evaluated Changing Leads, an 8-week equine-assisted social-emotional learning program delivered through a partnership with Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center. Thirty-one middle school students from six schools participated in the randomized, waitlist-controlled study.

Following participation in the program, both parents and teachers reported significant improvements in students’ overall social-emotional competencies. Improvements included skills such as social awareness, self-management, relationship skills, decision-making, and optimistic thinking. Importantly, teachers were masked to the purpose of the study, providing an additional measure of the program’s impact beyond parent-reported outcomes.

These preliminary findings provide promising evidence that equine-assisted learning can be a valuable targeted resource for students who may need additional social-emotional support beyond traditional school-based programming.
Congratulations to lead author Sarah Matlock and the entire collaborative team from CSU Department of Animal Sciences, the CSU-School of Education, the Temple Grandin Equine Center, CSU Department of Occupational Therapy, and Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center on this important contribution to the growing science behind equine-assisted services!

08/16/2026

We are so grateful for our dry barn!!! Mojo, Seraphina, Genesis, Kiki, Angel, Blue and Smokey! Thanks everyone who has been checking in to make sure Harmony IN Horses is ok!

08/15/2026

Wishing our Executive Director and Founder Lisa Latz Condes a very happy birthday! She is the heart and soul of Harmony IN Horses.

08/09/2026

POSTPONED - Next concert is Sunday, Sept. 27

08/04/2026

Two ouchy ponies enjoying some quiet time in the Connection Corral.

Kiki (the black pony) has Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), and Angel (the white pony) has Cushing’s Disease (PPID). We watch their diets like hawks, stay on top of medications, farrier visits, and everything else we can do to keep them comfortable. Even so, both girls are dealing with laminitis today.

Some days are just harder than others.

Thankfully, these two are surrounded by love, good veterinary care, and plenty of extra TLC. We’re also incredibly grateful for the people who sponsor our horses. Their support helps us give horses like Kiki and Angel the specialized care they need so they can continue changing children’s lives.

If you’d like to learn more about sponsoring one of our amazing herd members, visit our Horse Sponsorship page⁠. https://harmonyinhorses.org/sponsor-a-horse/