Unhaltered Hope Equine Assisted Learning

02/18/2026

"I attended this as part of a cancer therapy program, and it was simply amazing. I didn't know what to expect, so when I found myself being me again. With cancer, I lost a lot of myself, including my ability to trust my body, myself, and my instincts. The "work" (it didn't feel like work--it was fun" my partner and I did with our horse kept me focused on the present, and allowed me to find part of the trust I had lost. I could see the difference in the way the horse communicated with us as we progressed through the activities. It was an extremely worthwhile experience, and I look forward to doing it again, this time with my kids.

I'd highly recommend this for anyone wanting to simply refocus, decompress, or simply as a way to bond with people you care about!" 💚💜

Thank you, Natalie, for sharing your experience. Hearing how you were able to reconnect with yourself, is so meaningful 💚💜

Natalie was able to participate in two Equine Assisted Learning programs thanks to funding from the High River and District Healthcare Foundation 💚💜

 

02/16/2026

Do I look nervous?

I am! I'm about to be interviewed by Tracey Evans from Dreamwinds Equine Assisted Learning Centre as part of their Cartier/Dreamwinds Grad Spotlights series 💜💚

Stay tuned for the release in a little while 💜💚

02/16/2026

What a great, different fundraiser for a fantastic organization 💜💚

Our latest fundraiser is live today! Mitchell Soups is who we are working with and we would love it if you would support us and purchase some soup mixes/Spices (there are 2 tabs one for soups and the other for spice blends!
Open for orders for a couple of weeks!
https://raise.mitchellssoupco.com/openinggaitstherapeuticridingsociety/openinggaitstherapeuticridingsocietyw26?a=17&at=1771022538741&as=k

02/14/2026

Hope and love today and every day 💚💜

02/05/2026

Fellow Graduate Spotlight courtesy of Dreamwinds Equine Assisted Learning Centre 💚💜

The Cartier Farms - Equine Assisted Learning/Dreamwinds network is an established circle of Equine Assisted Learning facilitators who do not work in isolation. Graduates stay connected, relying on one another for support, shared learning, and ongoing collaboration as they bring EAL into their communities. These spotlight emphasize the meaningful work they’re doing—rooted in connection, trust, and collective wisdom. 💜💚

🎉 We are beyond proud to spotlight one of our incredible EAL Certification graduates, Lee Williams of Spur’n Up Hope! 🙌 In this video, Lee shares how their journey through Equine-Assisted Learning opened new pathways to impact lives and lead with heart. 🐴✨

Watching our grads take what they learned with us and pour it back into their communities is the best part of what we do. Lee’s passion, courage, and commitment to service remind us that meaningful change happens when we lead with connection and purpose.

📽️ Catch Lee’s story here: https://youtu.be/h6gtPsOD6ms

To all our graduates doing great work out in the world, we see you. We’re cheering for you. Keep going. 💙

Spur'n Up Hope

01/28/2026

Sometimes the first step isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about listening to that quiet inner nudge 💚💜

As an Equine Assisted Learning participant, you are invited to slow down, tune in, and trust what you feel 💚💜

Horses respond to what’s true, not what’s rehearsed—and when you trust that inner nudge, the learning begins 💚💜

Have you been curious about what Equine Assisted Learning can offer you?
Trust that little inner nudge and reach out—I’d love to explore it with you 💚💜

01/23/2026

“Silence is the language of the heart.” ~ Rumi ~ 💜💚

In quiet moments with animals, words fade—and connection speaks 💜💚

Horse teacher pictured: Lippy from
back in 2022, now running free 🌈

01/22/2026

Meeting Indie & Pixie, this mother-daughter pair this morning was soul warming 💜💚

We'll be feeding them and spending time with them for the next 16 days as part of our adventures 💜💚

01/07/2026

“Kristel is a very caring, supportive individual who facilitates the lessons in the program to ensure the horses can teach the students to their maximum capabilities.” 💜💚

I recently received this beautiful review from a fellow facilitator I’ve worked with for the past nine months. It reminds me why I love what I do! 💜💚

Watching the connection between horse and participant is magic, but it takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work to ensure every lesson is adapted to the specific needs of the group. I’m so grateful for the supportive community we’re building with fellow Cartier EAL certified facilitators 💜💚

01/04/2026

True curiosity begins when we slow down enough to notice 💜💚

Equine Assisted Learning invites you to step out of your head and into the present moment 💜💚

While connecting with a horse during an EAL program, you can allow yourself to be:

✨ Curious about yourself
✨ Curious about others
✨ Curious about what’s possible when you listen more than you react

Let the tap into your natural curiosity 💜💚