Pura Vida Ranch

Pura Vida Ranch Equine & Alpaca Assisted Learning
Riding & Animal Interaction Lessons

Find peace at Pura Vida Ranch with a variety of animal interactions: Reiki with Horses, Aura Alignment with Alpacas, Goat Yoga, Walk & Talk with Donkeys, Emotion Code, Fun Workshops, Ear Candling, and an on-site Gift Shoppe with alpaca apparel and more!

04/05/2026

Do you think this is where the saying, “I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine” comes from?

Mutual grooming (or allogrooming) is an important and natural horse and donkey behavior. It is performed between herdmates as a way to strengthen social bonds, relieve stress, and maintain hygiene.

It often reinforces social hierarchies, and it helps build trust and affection within a herd or group.

Research shows that mutual grooming activates the parasympathetic nervous system, the body's "rest and digest" mode. This physiological response involves measurable reductions in heart rate and stress markers.

Connection… quite literally calms the body for both humans and animals alike.

If you’ve been feeling off lately…
maybe you don’t need “answers.”

Maybe you just need someone to lean into. 🤍

04/04/2026

Just a donkey… rolling in the dirt. 🫏🤎 Or is it?

Not exactly what you’d expect from an animal once chosen to carry a King—Jesus Christ. . . but maybe that’s the beauty of it.

Sometimes, the most grounded souls, are the ones unafraid to roll in it. 😉

Donkeys roll on the ground primarily to scratch their backs, shed old hair, protect their skin from insects, and regulate body temperature.

This common, often-learned behavior indicates that a donkey feels safe, comfortable, and content.

Maybe we could learn something from that. ✨

04/03/2026

A word from Country Cross’s Obsession. . .

You have 2 choices each day:
1. Use your energy to worry.
2. Use your energy to believe, enjoy, create, manifest, heal, grow, and glow. ✨ Bright 💡

Fashion tips on Pura Vida Ranch’s page?!or. . . Something deeper than that. 🤔There are emotions behind what you wear…Wh...
04/03/2026

Fashion tips on Pura Vida Ranch’s page?!
or. . . Something deeper than that. 🤔

There are emotions behind what you wear…
What’s quietly sitting in your closet & drawers?

Your closet doesn’t just hold clothes —
it can be a graveyard of who you used to be. 🪦

Celebrity stylist & confidence expert, Erin Walsh, says we often hold onto old versions of ourselves, and that’s exactly why getting dressed can feel heavy.

Because you’re choosing from pieces that:
don’t fit anymore,
don’t feel good,
or don’t reflect who you are today.

Whether you realize it or not,
What you wear impacts:
👗 Your mood
👙 Your confidence
🩳 Your energy
👠 How you show up

Are you dressing for the world?
Or are you showing up for yourself?

The moment your thoughts sound like:
“Will this look okay?”
“Does this hide me?”
“Is this good enough?”

You have already decided…
You’re not “good enough.”

When you shift the question to:
“How do I want to feel?”

Everything changes. 🫶🏼

THAT is where confidence begins.
That’s where you reclaim your power.

“I am enough.
My presence matters.
How I feel matters…
I matter.” 🥰

When you stop dressing for who you were…
and start showing up for who you’re becoming —

✨ You will feel the shift. ✨

04/02/2026

😆 Do you have any good jokes?

With more rainstorms coming, if you have a donkey(s), PLEASE REMEMBER: a Donkey is NOT a Small Horse. — Many owners thin...
04/01/2026

With more rainstorms coming, if you have a donkey(s), PLEASE REMEMBER: a Donkey is NOT a Small Horse. — Many owners think: "If the horse is fine, the donkey is fine." ⚠️ WRONG! ⛔️ Biologically, you are looking at two completely different animals!

1. Horses (Equus ferus) evolved on windy, rainy temperate plains. They are built for bad weather.

2. Donkeys (Equus africanus) evolved in the African Desert. 🌵 They are built for dry heat, not wet cold.

🧽 The "Sponge" Effect — Run your hand over a horse in the rain. The water beads up and rolls off. 💦 Why? Because horses produce sebum (natural grease) and have a dense undercoat that acts as a natural raincoat. ☔️ Donkeys do not have this! Their hair is coarse and lacks that protective grease layer. When it rains, water doesn't roll off a donkey—it soaks in. A wet donkey is wearing a soaking wet wool sweater against its skin. It sucks the heat right out of their body. If they look miserable, THEY ARE❗️

🚫 The Danger Zone ☠️ Because donkeys lack waterproofing, they can enter hypothermia in temperatures where a horse would be perfectly comfortable. 🥶 Without shelter, this leads to:

Pneumonia (a leading killer of donkeys).

"Rain Scald" (severe skin rot).

Immense stress (look for the "hunched" posture).

📚 The Science: According to The Donkey Sanctuary (UK), the world's leading authority on donkey welfare: "Donkeys do not have a waterproof coat like the horse."

The Rule: A horse can stand in the rain. A donkey MUST have a roof. 🏠🫏 Be a pal. Build the barn.

03/25/2026

As true today as it was a year ago…

03/15/2026

Another 9" on top of the 6" from yesterday... The snow is still falling with an additional 15" predicted for today.

Do you love the snow as much as Re*****on does?

*****on

What if the most powerful thing we can do for ourselves is to quit adding more to our plate, and remove the noise that d...
03/11/2026

What if the most powerful thing we can do for ourselves is to quit adding more to our plate, and remove the noise that dilutes our frequency?

What are you consuming every day that keeps your nervous system on edge?

What conversations/people drain your energy?

What habits are numbing you?

What are you holding onto because it once served you (but isn't working anymore)?

How are you bringing more joy into your life?

Are you noticing the good things and all your blessings, or are you bogged down & feeling stuck?

EMOTIONALLY, The Emotion Code is AMAZING for releasing old baggage without having to talk about traumatic events or dark secrets. The Emotion Code is especially effective when paired with our Reiki with Horses or our Aura Alignment with Alpacas.

PHYSICALLY, our Vibrational Lymphatic Activation improves and stimulates lymphatic drainage, nervous system regulation, and whole-body wellness. You WILL notice results with this treatment if your lymph system has been backed up!

Life Tip from Freckles & Dazzle ✌🏼
02/27/2026

Life Tip from Freckles & Dazzle ✌🏼

02/26/2026

Does your dog enjoy time in a FAR Infrared Sauna? The benefits for them are just as great as they are for you.

Far Infrared (FIR) is a natural wavelength of light energy (the same gentle warmth you feel from sunshine) that penetrates below the skin’s surface to warm the body from the inside out.

♨️ For Humans:
• Improves circulation – Encourages blood flow and oxygen delivery
• Reduces muscle tension & soreness – Great for athletes or chronic pain
• Supports detox pathways – Promotes sweating & lymphatic movement
• Eases joint stiffness – Helpful for arthritis & inflammation
• Calms the nervous system – Encourages relaxation & better sleep
• Boosts recovery – Speeds healing after workouts or injuries

🐾 For Dogs:
• Relieves joint discomfort – Especially helpful for aging dogs
• Improves mobility – Supports stiff hips, knees & backs
• Promotes circulation – Aids healing after surgery or injury
• Reduces inflammation – Natural comfort for arthritis
• Encourages calm behavior – Soothing for anxious pups
• Supports immune function – Improves overall circulation

✨ Why It’s Loved in Holistic Spaces

FIR is:
• Non-invasive
• Drug-free
• Gentle & natural
• Safe for regular use (when used properly)

We’ve discussed the significance of 1:11 / 111, 11:11 /1111, and 12:12 / 1212. . . How about 2:22 / 222?Many people don’...
02/26/2026

We’ve discussed the significance of 1:11 / 111, 11:11 /1111, and 12:12 / 1212. . . How about 2:22 / 222?

Many people don’t recognize Angel numbers when they show up, but they can provide guidance that offers insight into our lives if we are receptive.

Angel numbers are often seen as a form of divine intervention, and the messages they contain may be sent for your protection or guidance.

Angel number 2:22 (or 222) is often associated with alignment, trust, balance, and faith — especially during seasons of waiting or uncertainty.

✨ Alignment: You’re on the right path — even if you can’t see the full picture yet. Things are quietly lining up behind the scenes.

🤍 Faith Over Fear — 2 is the number of partnership and trust. Seeing it tripled amplifies the message:
Don’t force it. Don’t panic. Trust the process.

⚖️ Balance: Mind & heart. Work & rest. Giving & receiving. 222 is often a nudge to recalibrate where you are stretched thin.

🌱 Seeds Are Growing: It’s commonly interpreted as reassurance that what you’ve been praying for or working toward is taking root — even if there’s no visible bloom yet.

Symbolically, the number 2 is about cooperation and harmony. Three of them together suggests stability through unity — with others, or within yourself.

If 2:22 keeps showing up for you, the deeper question might be: Where in your life do you need to lean into trust instead of control?

With love and bright blessings,
Dana 🫶🏼🪽✨

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