Hugs and Hooves Therapy

08/15/2026

We are looking forward to attending this event at Pechanga with Cowboy. The Women’s Health Event a few months ago was outstanding, we go every year.

Supporting Southwest Healthcare’s community health events is a TOP priority for our local METSA and Pet Partners registered Equine Therapy team.

Come join the fun and help promote good health and fitness for the men within our community.

08/13/2026

Thank you for your service beautiful lady. 🇺🇸

"I took pride in leading alongside mostly men," shares Rita, a retired U.S. Marine living at Atria Center City.

Motivated by her patriotism and love for her country, she joined the military to be part of something greater than herself. Rita served during three major conflicts – the end of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, eventually earning the rank of corporal.

Join us in thanking Rita for her service! 🇺🇸

08/07/2026

Cowboy and KoKo were a huge hit today at the annual Wounded Warriors Back to School Event at Camp Pendleton. This was KoKo and Jamie’s first event since becoming METSA registered for Equine Assisted Therapy, they both did an outstanding job! I’m so proud of them.

It’s such an honor to meet our nation’s service men and women each year, along with their beautiful families, at this well-organized and wonderful event. We visited the MANY support organizations represented at the event, staffed with friendly experts in each field.

They hand out back to school supplies and fun items to all the kids, it’s truly a heartwarming experience. We handed out Cowboy’s trading cards, as well as supplied our coloring sheet, which are always a hit.

At the FBI station today we were told Cowboy’s photo, from last years event, had the most likes and comments on the associated social media platforms…I like to call it “Cowboy Magic!” 🇺🇸🐎♥️

https://www.woundedwarrior.marines.mil/Unit-Home/Wounded-Warrior-Battalion-West/

The USMC Wounded Warriors support recovery, and non-medical care of combat and non-combat wounded, ill, and injured Marines, Sailors attached to Marine units, and their family members in order to maximize their recovery as they return to duty or transition to civilian life.

“The appearance of US Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not constitute DoD endorsement.”

07/27/2026

Sharing an update on our therapy dog in training, Lainey Wilson the Bernedoodle. She’s doing great and has recently mastered the command SPIN, which we feel patients will enjoy! ♥️🤍🖤

07/21/2026

I switch gears at times from my Equine Therapy work with Cowboy to Captain the Temecula Cowgirls Parade and Drill Team. https://temeculacowgirls.com/

I love training horses and this cute little horse I’m riding here at a recent charity event is “Jelly Roll!” He came from Missouri and had never ridden drill or in parades, never carried a flag or been ridden in large group rides or along high sensory trails like we have in Temecula. He had only been hauled in a trailer a few times, so that was even a process for us.

It’s been a couple years and a lot of sweaty saddle pads, I got bucked off once, but we worked some stuff out together. Now I’m able to coach and lead our team riding in the front, middle, or back of the drill with my whistle blowing to cue maneuvers. So proud to be training up such a nice ride for my grandchildren to enjoy someday!🇺🇸🐎♥️