The Stable Arena

11/12/2025

Always THANKFUL this Veteran’s Day and every day!

11/05/2025

Thank you Chief Blake for inviting us to the City of Joliet Active Threat and Mental Wellness Conference! Day 1 was amazing! We are looking forward to being a part of Day 2!

10/30/2025

We’re honored to be part of this important conversation.

At The Stable Arena, we’ve witnessed firsthand the profound healing that can occur when connecting with horses as part of the recovery journey. Equine therapy creates a unique space for processing trauma—horses respond authentically to our emotions, offering non-judgmental presence and helping rebuild trust, confidence, and emotional regulation.

These conversations about trauma, recovery, and innovative therapeutic approaches are essential for supporting survivors, responders, and the broader community.

Thank you for shining a light on the many paths to healing. 🐴💙

We’re honored to be part of this important conversation. At The Stable Arena, we’ve witnessed firsthand the profound healing that can occur when survivors connect with horses as part of their recovery journey. Equine therapy creates a unique space for processing trauma—horses respond authentic...

09/07/2025

We are looking forward to learning and sharing at this year's conference!

Our team has been working hard to put together another great conference this November. We have an amazing lineup so far, with additional sessions to come. Thank you to all that have supported us the last 2 years, and hope to see you all for year 3!

Wednesday, November 5, 2025:
-Molly Bradley Hudgens - Saving Sycamore - The School Shooting That Never Happened
-Captain Todd Hill and K9 Deputy Cali - Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (Michigan) - The Oxford Response: Understanding the Importance of Preparation for Operational Efficiency & Officer Wellness
-Hospitality Night with our vendors at the Renaissance Center and tours at the Old Joliet Prison

Thursday, November 6, 2025:
-Joliet Fire Department & Joliet Office of Emergency Management - JFD CARES Foundation and the City of Joliet mental health programs
-Officer Matthew Harland - Oak Lawn PD (Illinois) - Local first responder mental health resources and programs
-Route 91 Survivors Panel - survivors will provide their first hand accounts of the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting
-Terri Keener - The Stable Arena - Equine Therapy Program
-Hospitality Night Concert at The Forge featuring The Blooze Brothers Band, free of charge to conference speakers and attendees (and open to attendee guests and the public with paid admission)

Friday, November 7, 2025:
-Captain Joshua Bitsko - Las Vegas Metropolitan PD (Nevada) - Route 91 Harvest Festival Mass Shooting Debrief
-Simon Wiesenthal Center - Speakers Jeff Schoep and Rick Eaton will present on hate group recruitment of teens and domestic terrorism

https://www.activethreat.org/

08/16/2025

These are the 5 stages of grief. Grief is the subject for today's show on Veterans Talk/The Forgotten Promise. Be sure to tune in at 11:05 AM (Pacific) right here where we'll be streaming live!

07/03/2025

Barn chores aren’t always very glamorous, but having good company makes them more fun! What are some ways you make chores and daily tasks more enjoyable?

06/25/2025

**What a meaningful day of connection and discovery! 🐎✨**

Our Equine Assisted EMDR Experiential Workshop brought together curious hearts ready to learn about this incredible therapeutic approach. It was beautiful watching participants experience firsthand how horses can be powerful partners in the healing journey.

From gentle introductions with our amazing equine team to hands-on experiences that showed the magic of this work, every moment was filled with wonder and possibility. Seeing people light up as they connected with our horses and discovered what equine assisted EMDR could offer was exactly why we do this work.

A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers who made this workshop possible - your dedication and support mean everything to our mission. And of course, our horses were absolute stars, showing everyone just what natural healers they truly are.

For those who attended, we hope this experience opened new doors in your healing journey. For those who couldn't make it, stay tuned for future workshops!

The path to healing takes many forms, and sometimes it starts with a gentle nuzzle from a four-legged friend. 💙