At BEAMING, we transform lives through equine partnerships to Change Lives, One Ride at a Time. Our goal is to Change Lives, One Ride at a Time.
BEAMING: Building Equine Assisted Mobility Into New Growth
At BEAMING, we transform lives through equine partnerships. Through interaction and connection with horses, our program participants are able to learn, heal and grow, empowering them to improve their physical, mental and emotional health. We embrace diversity, we promote inclusion and we celebrate those with diverse abilities. The BEAMING Ranch is a safe, nonjudgmental community gathering space where all are welcome. Our programs include Saddle Up for Success (individual lessons), Dragons in Flight (intermediate lessons) and Partners in Riding (a partnership with local school districts) for children with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities; Pony Power Academy children's literacy program; LAUNCH (group classes) for troubled and hurting teens; Horses, Hearts & Heroes for veterans; RideStrong for those affected by trauma; Riding in the Moment, a program for adults with early- to moderate-onset dementia and their caregivers, and Steady Strides for Parkinson's, for those with Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers. In addition, we offer regular Equine-Assisted Memory Cafes, which invite seniors with memory loss and their caregivers to improve their quality of life by experiencing the benefits of equine-assisted services. We also hold two annual camps (two sessions each), Hold Your Horses Teen Camp and Autism Camp, and also offer CANTER, a Teen Arts/Mentoring Program. BEAMING was founded in 2004 and is a member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International.
12/20/2025
Saturday Grounding Reminder
As the year winds down, our nervous systems often feel the weight of everything at once.
Horses naturally live in the present moment, reminding us that safety and calm begin right here, right now.
This weekend, take a pause. Breathe. Ground.
Healing doesn’t require rushing.
12/19/2025
It's Time! Vote for Your Favorite Horse!
Over the past few weeks we have posted the inspiring stories of BEAMING's horses. Now, after hearing about their impact and reflecting on your own experiences with the BEAMING ranch, it's time to vote for your favorite!
One vote=$5
Each vote will provide a snowflake to be posted on the horse's stall!
Beaming is thankful for many things this year, including the Green Bay Packers Foundation. Vonnie Holliday was present for today’s grant presentation, along with the wonderful BEAMING team Nancy and Denise from Stable Minds and Riding in the Moment. 🏈 it was a Great Day at Lambeau Field! 🏈
We were honored to attend the Green Bay Packers Foundation Annual Grant Luncheon today and even more grateful to be among the organizations receiving support from the Foundation this year.
The Packers Foundation awarded $1.5 million in grants to 395 nonprofits across Wisconsin, and we are proud to be one of them. Being surrounded by so many organizations doing meaningful work (and sharing a few smiles with Packers alumnus Vonnie Holliday) made this a truly memorable event.
At BEAMING Ranch, magic comes in all sizes. Annie and Sparkle are two extraordinary horses whose hearts shine even brighter than the holiday lights. Their stories remind us how healing, joy, and courage can come from the most unexpected places.
Read the full story.
Support the BEAMING horses by casting your Snowflake Votes this holiday season, open until December 31st!
For individuals who have experienced trauma, horses can support healing by offering non-judgmental, body-based feedback. Their heart rates can even synchronize with humans during calm interaction. A powerful co-regulation tool.
Let this Monday be a reminder that grounding begins in the body.
12/15/2025
Thank you to the Oshkosh Tavern League for supporting BEAMING! We certainly appreciate you coming to the ranch and and look forward to the spring get together !
12/15/2025
Hope and the Holidays
As we move through the holiday season, our horses continue to offer quiet strength and gentle encouragement.
Their ability to bring hope into someone’s day is truly a gift.
Wishing you a peaceful and warm Sunday.
12/14/2025
With unwavering enthusiasm, BEAMING extends congratulations to Adios and Trisha. This 5-year-old stallion, competing in his inaugural NFR, shattered records and demonstrated extraordinary dedication. To Tricia and Tank, we offer heartfelt congratulations, applauding your unrelenting perseverance and exemplary work ethic.
12/13/2025
Save the Date
25 Years of Remembrance — September 11
August 22, 2026
We will have other area non profits , veterans groups, guest speakers , educational booths, BBQ dinner, corn roast, live music ! Intersted in having a spot let us know!
The Horse Who Would Not Move
New York City — September 11, 2001
When the towers fell, the streets filled with ash, glass, and silence.
Mounted police horses were deployed to help evacuate civilians. One of them was a chestnut mare named Sirius, partnered with Officer Daniel McKenna, a mounted unit veteran who had ridden her for seven years.
When the South Tower collapsed, Daniel was struck by debris. He never stood up again.
Sirius survived.
As the dust settled, rescue workers tried to lead her away from the ruins. She refused. She planted her hooves into the pavement and would not move—forward, backward, or sideways.
They tried another handler.
She backed away.
They tried food.
She turned her head.
For hours, Sirius stood motionless at the edge of Ground Zero, ears forward, eyes fixed on the place where Daniel had fallen. Ash settled into her mane until she looked like stone.
A firefighter draped an American flag over her back to keep her warm. She did not flinch.
Photos of the lone horse standing in the ruins quietly circulated—never officially released, never explained. For exhausted rescue crews, she became something steady in a world that no longer made sense.
Near midnight, a chaplain approached and rested a hand on her neck, speaking softly—words meant more for comfort than command.
Only then did Sirius lower her head.
She followed him three steps away from the pile. Then she stopped, turned back toward the ruins, and let out a low, broken whinny that cut through the smoke.
Sirius was later retired to a farm upstate. She never accepted another rider.
When she died years later, Daniel’s badge number was engraved on her stall door.
Because even when the world fell apart, she stayed where love told her to stand.
Happy National Day of the Horse
12/13/2025
Take a Nature Moment
Research shows nature reduces stress and nothing is more grounding than time with horses.
Even if you can’t be at the ranch, step outside, feel the air, and breathe deeply.
A tiny moment of peace can change your day.
12/12/2025
Horse Story Series: Annie
Annie is our real-life fairytale friend, a gentle Fjord whose soft eyes, steady steps, and magical presence make every child feel safe, brave, and seen. Beloved for her kindness and storybook charm, she brings comfort, courage, and a little bit of Frozen-like wonder to everyone she meets.
Read her full story.
Support horses like Annie by casting your Snowflake Votes this holiday season, open until December 31st!
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Therapeutic riding, or EAAT (Equine Assisted Activities and Therapy) refers to traditional riding or adaptive riding activities conducted by a PATH International certified instructor*. In addition to the physical benefits that BEAMING programs set out to accomplish, our instructors incorporate behavioral, social, emotional, and educational growth activities into every lesson.
BEAMING believes in the power of equine therapy to allow each individual to reach their potential. Our unique equine programs have invaluable benefits:
· Promoting riders to develop physically, mentally, and emotionally
· Giving riders the opportunity to develop and strengthen their horsemanship skills
· Building a lasting relationship between rider and horse
In therapeutic horseback riding, the legs of the horse become the legs of the rider. Horseback riding fosters a new sense of freedom and mobility for our riders.