Victory Hill Therapeutic Horsemanship

12/02/2025

12/01/2025

READY, SET… GO!!! 🚀🎉 The fun STARTS TODAY!

Are you ready to jump into our Giving Tuesday Challenge? 💙

No need to wait until tomorrow—give TODAY and you’ll be entered into THREE exciting prize drawings happening throughout the day tomorrow! 🎁🎁🎁 (Details below!)

We’re aiming for a $5,000 Giving Tuesday goal this year—let’s do this! 💪💙🐴

🌟 Why $5,000 Matters

Since 2020, Victory Hill has seen a dramatic increase in demand for services. By Spring 2026, we anticipate returning to a 6-month waiting list. Our nation continues to face a serious mental health crisis, and access to therapeutic support is more important than ever. 🧠💛

Victory Hill’s dedicated team is passionate about meeting these growing needs—and your support makes it possible. 🙌

Your gift today will help us expand programs in 2026 and change lives for:

🇺🇸 Veterans

🚓 First responders

🌱 At-risk youth

🧡 Foster & adopted children

🐴 Children & adults with special needs

💥 MATCHING DONATIONS ARE WAITING TO BE UNLOCKED!

Thanks to generous board members and donors, $1,350 in matching funds are ready to be activated!
That means every dollar you give—up to $1,350—will be DOUBLED! 💲➡️💲💲

Let’s come together, make an impact, and kick off Giving Tuesday with heart! 💙✨
READY… SET… GIVE! 🙏🎉🐴

Click on this link to give today! https://victoryhillth.networkforgood.com/projects/264471-2025-giving-tuesday

11/27/2025

We want to wish a very Happy Thanksgiving to all our clients, supporters, volunteers, Board of Directors and staff! Thank you for all you do to make the magic happen here everyday! We are so grateful for each and every one of you!! 🧡💛🤎💚

11/24/2025

✨ SPONSORSHIP HIGHLIGHT ✨

A huge THANK YOU to Echo Fields for not only sponsoring our 2025 Road Rally but also generously donating your stunning event space for the day! Your generosity helps us continue our mission and make a difference in the community—we couldn’t do it without amazing local businesses like YOU! Discover Echo Fields! From hands-on agritourism activities 🛝 to a farm market full of fresh, local goodies 🌽🎃🥚 and seasonal festivals with music, food, and fun 🎶🍻 🥙, Echo Fields is the perfect place to explore and make memories.

Have questions about our upcoming 6th Annual Road Rally on October 17, 2026? Email Linda at linda@victoryhillth.org.

11/13/2025

We’re excited to invite you to a very special event at Autismo Café in Middletown this Saturday, November 15th at noon!

Join us as we welcome two wonderful authors sharing two powerful and inspiring books.

📘 “Normal Outside, Battle Inside”
If you know or love someone with Autism, this compelling story will resonate deeply. Author Shane Bryceland offers an honest, insightful look into living with neurodiversity through the inspiring journey of a college student striving to overcome challenges and find his place in the world.

🦄 “Virgo the Unicorn”
A heartwarming and beautifully written children’s story that reminds us all to celebrate what makes us unique.

Come meet the authors, enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of Autismo Café, and support stories that truly make a difference. We hope to see you there! 🌟

Send a message to learn more

11/11/2025

-Honoring our Heroes this Veteran's Day-

Today, we stand in deep gratitude for the men and women who have served our country — and we recognize that the journey home doesn’t always end when the uniform comes off.

Through our Horses 4 Heroes program, we’ve had the privilege of walking beside countless veterans as they work through the invisible wounds of service — from PTSD and anxiety, to substance use challenges, relationship strain, and loss of purpose.

In the quiet presence of our horses, veterans find space to breathe, rebuild trust, and reconnect with themselves and others. Each session offers a chance to heal through partnership, patience, and understanding — no judgment, just the gentle honesty of a horse and a caring community that’s been there too. 🐴💙

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. There is hope and help available:
📞 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline — Dial 988, then press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line
💬 Veterans Crisis Line (Text or Chat): https://www.veteranscrisisline.net

🌐 VA Mental Health Resources: https://www.va.gov/reach/

To all who have served — thank you for your courage, your sacrifice, and your trust. We see you. We honor you. And we’re here to walk — and ride — beside you on the path to healing. 🕊️

11/11/2025

Our staff had an AMAZING time at the 2025 PATH Intl Conference in Denver this past weekend! Tons of great learning, inspiring speakers, and cherished fellowship. Highlights include meeting Temple Grandin and film makers, Krisanna Sexton and Dana Croshere, of the Award winning "Rescued Hearts" film!

11/06/2025

**Victory Hill will be closed on Friday, Nov. 7th as the staff attends two separate conferences.**

We wish a safe trip to Laurie our Executive Director, Sara our Program Coordinator, and Nicole our Communications and Marketing Associate as they head to Denver, CO for the PATH International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) Conference. They look forward to lots of learning and networking with hundreds of other industry professionals and experts in the field of Equine Assisted Services.

We wish a fantastic day of learning to Linda, our Director of Development, as she heads to National Philanthropy Day hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Did you know as certified PATH Intl professionals they are required to have a minimum of 20 CEU's annually? Our staff is continually learning and aims to bring our students, clients, families, and equine partners the very best services and care!

They are excited to bring back lots of new ideas and can't wait to see everyone next week!

11/03/2025

This past Saturday, we were honored to host our Veteran and First Responder Retreat — a truly special day of healing, camaraderie, and community.

Participants spent time connecting with our amazing horses through peaceful activities such as leading, grooming, and guided meditation, finding moments of calm, reflection, and shared understanding. The bond between horses and humans is powerful, and we witnessed it firsthand as our herd helped open hearts and bring people together.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended and made the day so meaningful — to our veterans, first responders, volunteers, and supporters who continue to stand behind our mission. Your presence made this retreat a day to remember. ❤️

Here’s to more days of healing, connection, and hope — together. 🕊️🐎

10/24/2025

Are you a Veteran or First Responder suffering from PTSD, anxiety, or depression — or know someone who is?

Our horses can help! 🐴💙

We’d love for you, or someone you care about, to join us for the next . . .

FREE Equine Retreat Day for Veterans & First Responders on Saturday, November 1st • 11 AM–3 PM — lunch included!

If you’re not a Vet or First Responder - feel free to share this with someone who is!

What to Expect & How It Helps:

🐴Learn how to de-stress, relax, and be in the moment to fully enjoy the little things in life.

🐴Practice active listening and communication skills to improve your relationships.

🐴Learn horsemanship skills like leading, massaging, and grooming your horse for relaxation.

🐴Learn how to return to a calm, peaceful state of mind anytime with helpful mindfulness tools. 🙏

Register here:

https://victoryhillth.org/veterans-retreat/

Here's a few photos from our previous retreat below!

10/22/2025

📅 SAVE THE DATE for our next . . .

🐴 Equine Retreat Day for Veterans 🇺🇸

Come experience the healing power of horses firsthand to help ease symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression, and find a sense of peace and connection. 🌿💫

Or share this event with someone you know who could benefit from the calming presence of our amazing horses. 🐎🤝

📆 Saturday, Nov. 1st, 2025
🕚 11 AM – 3 PM
💙 FREE for Veterans & First Responders
🥪 Lunch provided!

Register for free below:
https://victoryhillth.org/veterans-retreat/

10/21/2025

💙 We can’t thank you enough for coming out in full force this past Saturday to make this year’s Road Rally a resounding success!

🙏 From our partners at Echo Fields, to all our sponsors, and the 21 amazing local businesses that hosted stops this year — we couldn’t have done it without you!

🎉 A special shout-out to our incredible volunteers for keeping everything running smoothly and to our inspiring speakers for sharing their powerful stories. We’re so grateful for all your hard work, energy, and support.

🐴 We can't wait for next year and thanks again to all of you for supporting us this year, we all had a great time (the horses did too!)