Leg Up Farm

02/20/2026

How could you NOT accept these airdrops?

02/19/2026

Feeding Foundations: Building Motivation, Not Pressure

A few takeaways from our OTs who are currently taking the AEIOU Feeding Course:

At mealtimes, our goal is not to “get bites in,” but to help children build comfort, curiosity, and trust around food. Frameworks like the AEIOU of Feeding and the Merry Mealtime Guide remind us that learning happens best when children feel safe and in control.

We avoid using rewards, pressure, or “just one more bite” strategies because they can shift motivation from internal cues to external rewards and increase stress at the table, which may reduce appetite and skill development.

Instead, we focus on meaningful, qualitative changes, such as increased willingness to sit at the table, exploring foods through looking, touching, or smelling, reduced stress or gagging, and longer engagement in mealtime routines.

These small shifts matter. They are signs that feeding skills are developing, even when the number of bites does not change right away.

02/18/2026

Summer Camp at Leg Up Farm is back for 2026! Registration is officially open and spots fill quickly!

Our weekly camp builds independence, confidence, social skills, and recreational fun, all in a supportive, high-energy environment. Campers enjoy arts & crafts, sports, furry animals, and outdoor games each week.

2026 Dates:
June 8–12 | June 15–19 | June 22–26
July 6–10 | July 13–17 | July 27–31
August 3–7

Learn about our camp and register here: https://bit.ly/leg-up-farm-camp

Presented by McConkey Insurance & Benefits.
Thank you to our sponsors, McConkey Insurance & Benefits and Providence Engineering.

02/17/2026

🐎✨ Happy Lunar New Year! ✨🐎

2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, a year of courage, energy, and bold steps forward. Just like the horses at Leg Up Farm, our community grows stronger every day because of your support. Thank you for helping us create joyful and empowering experiences for everyone!

02/17/2026

Sending neigh-borly love this February 🐴💘
Help us honor the amazing humans and horses of Leg Up Farm by buying a Valentine heart in their name!

💖 $5 per heart
💖 All hearts go straight to the staff member you honor

Let’s fill the farm with hearts! 💕 Donate Here: https://bit.ly/3LMSMAB

02/16/2026

Mindful Minute: Being Present in the Moment

We often see how being fully present can create a sense of calm and connection. When attention is focused on the here and now, clients are better able to feel safe, engaged, and supported during their session. Presence allows small moments of trust, communication, and awareness to unfold naturally. These moments may be quiet, but they are meaningful steps in the healing process. They happen in an environment where care, patience, and consistency help individuals stay grounded in the moment.

02/14/2026

Be our Valentine, won’t you? 💘🐴
Help us shower the staff and horses of Leg Up Farm with love this February.

💗 Buy a Valentine heart
💗 $5 per heart
💗 Hearts delivered with love

All the hearts. All the love. 💕 Donate Here: https://bit.ly/3LMSMAB

02/13/2026

Leg Up Farm is proud to celebrate Jennifer Patti, Mental Health Director, and Jessica Warns, Equine Director, on the successful completion of the Eagala Military Designation, an advanced professional credential recognizing specialized training in equine-assisted psychotherapy for active military, reservists, veterans, and their families!

02/12/2026

💗 February Fun: Connection-Based Seasonal Activities 💗

Valentine Sensory Play
Create a heart-themed sensory bin with scoops, cups, and textured materials. Let your child lead the play. There is no “right way,” just exploration and enjoyment.

Movement: Follow the Hearts
Place paper hearts around the room and invite your child to move between them in different ways, such as crawling, jumping, or tiptoeing. Follow their lead and join in to support regulation and motivation.

Language Through Connection
Use play and everyday routines to model simple, meaningful phrases like:
“I see you.”
“You’re trying.”
“That was hard.”

Language grows best when it is tied to shared experiences and meaningful engagement.

02/11/2026

The Pennsylvania National Horse Show’s commitment extends far beyond competition. Through their generous grant support, they continue to strengthen the equestrian community while investing in therapeutic programs that make a meaningful difference for individuals and families. We are deeply thankful for their continued dedication and impact.

Harrisburg, Pa. – February 9, 2026 – The Pennsylvania National Horse Show Foundation is proud to announce the distribution of $125,000 in grant funding for

02/11/2026

Why Unmounted Sessions Matter:

In equine-assisted therapy, meaningful work often begins on the ground. Unmounted sessions create space for participants to slow down, tune into their own nervous system, and become aware of how their emotions, energy, and boundaries are experienced by the horse. Through groundwork, individuals practice clear, respectful communication and learn how consistency, patience, and presence build trust. These interactions support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and the development of healthy boundaries, skills that naturally carry into relationships, daily life, and mounted work when appropriate. Sometimes the most powerful healing happens before anyone ever steps into the saddle

02/10/2026

Love is in the barn 💕🐴
Celebrate I Love Leg Up Farm Month by honoring the staff, horses, or a loved one who holds a special place in your heart.

💖 Buy a heart for your favorite staff member
💖 $5 per heart
💖 Hearts are delivered to those you honor

Because love looks good on everyone at Leg Up Farm. Donate Here: https://bit.ly/3LMSMAB