Rhythms of Grace

05/01/2026

Today! The Miniature Horses will be at the Hy-Vee from 3PM-6PM in celebration of Derby Days. Stop by to see us outside on the west side of the store. On Saturday and Sunday, we'll have Volunteers inside to greet you with face tattoos, information and an opportunity to give. Thank you Hy-Vee for inviting us for this special opportunity to share the benefits of Therapeutic Riding, Mental Health with Horses and Occupational Therapy on Horseback.
Come Kiss a Mini + Photo 💙💋

04/30/2026

Some moments feel like hope in motion. 🤍 With the help of mechanical lift, this college aged rider who uses a power chair was safely mounted on Pepsi — experiencing the rhythmic, three-dimensional movement of the horse that supports core strength, posture, balance, and hip rotation.

And today included another first: ground driving Pepsi. When a horse is ground driven, the handler is behind the horse using long lines, so the horse can often move with more natural forward rhythm, straighter alignment, freer shoulders, and better engagement from the hind end. That creates a more organized walk.

This is what possibility looks like at Rhythms of Grace.

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04/28/2026

HUGE thank you to Dallas County Foundation 💙 for supporting our mission to take the Miniature Horses directly to the community, retirement / assisted living centers and schools 🐴 helping us reach children where they are—and seniors where they are—removing transportation barriers and expanding access to evidence-informed, relationship-based support. We are so grateful!

Rhythms of Grace receives a Dallas County Foundation grant during an awards ceremony on April 16, 2026, at the Roy R. Estle Memorial Library in Dallas Center. Allison Ullmann/Raccoon Valley Radio

04/23/2026

EARTH DAY 🌿🌏-- Reach out if you're looking for quality compost for your spring plantings and gardens. We have a state of the art static aerated compost system built to specification with O2 Compost Plans and Training. With Peter Moon's guidance, we have met our compost production goals. The aerated system is an attractive, efficient, and environmentally friendly way to manage horse manure and create a valuable compost product. It helps with fly populations and minimizes w**d distribution. We have family nurseries, tree farms, and master gardeners who are all amazed that our product does not smell and produces very healthy plant life. We are pleased to report that the proceeds and donations received in return for gifts of compost directly benefit the Rhythms of Grace non-profit program. The system works! Composting With O2Compost Since: 2019 https://www.o2compost.com/blog.aspx?post=10758&title=Giving-with-Gratitude

04/21/2026

Today’s a special day! It’s Jenn’s birthday!

Jenn found RoG on Google a few years ago and quickly became such an important part of our community. Many of you know her as our new Volunteer Coordinator, but just as many know her as a friend and familiar face around the barn who’s always ready to jump in and help.

She’s currently training to become a certified instructor so we can continue reaching and supporting even more riders, which says a lot about her heart and passion for RoG.

We’re so grateful for Jenn — for the way she brings people together, keeps things running behind the scenes, and helps make RoG feel like home. Happy birthday, Jenn 💙

04/21/2026

👀 Mondays... 12 horses vaccinated, 10 dental floats and 1 tooth extraction, 1 dog 🐾 injected, 8 f***s collected, 5 horses barefoot trimmed, 2 horses shod, 3 sheaths cleaned, 2 volunteers fixing gates and mowing, and 1 supervisor. 💙 Life at a therapeutic riding center.
and Stuart Veterinary Clinc Danielson

04/06/2026

Welcome back, Rhythms of Grace families!

We are so thankful to begin our spring session of occupational therapy on horseback and therapeutic riding lessons with our incredible children, adults, and families.

These photos may not include everyone, but they capture so much of what makes Rhythms of Grace special: smiling faces, faithful volunteers, and the joy of being together again. Every lesson, every ride, and every shared moment reminds us of the hope, healing, and belonging that happen here.

We are especially praising God that Doc is sound and walking comfortably just in time for spring session. What a blessing. And even our sweet miniature horse, Daisy Mae, got her first taste of the action with her very first saddle placement.

We are grateful for each rider, every family, every volunteer, and each of our amazing horse partners. Thank you for being part of this mission with us. We are looking forward to a beautiful spring filled with growth, confidence, connection, and joy.

Welcome back. We are so glad you’re here.

04/05/2026

He is not here; He has risen! ✝️ Luke 24:6 💜🕊️✝️

03/31/2026

Getting in a few more rides before therapy and lessons commence this week 💙 Welcome back everyone! 2+ inches of rain and hail tonight, groomers and mud boots needed this week!

03/30/2026

“Let us not love with words… but with actions and in truth.” ~ 1 John 3:18

Therapeutic riding is teamwork - horses, riders, volunteers, families, and God’s love holding it all together. Thank you to every person who serves with kindness and consistency.

We’ve had a wonderful two weeks of training. #