The Equine Healing Collaborative

The Equine Healing Collaborative The Equine Healing Collaborative was created to provide a path to recovery, self-discovery and person

The Equine Healing Collaborative was created to provide a path to recovery, self-discovery, personal growth, a re-connection with the natural world, and/or emotional insight and health. The EHC offers more than just traditional talk therapy and utilizes interventions such as equine assisted psychotherapy therapy, mindfulness, and mindful equine massage to promote health and quality of life for individuals seeking change. History: The inception of The Equine Healing Collaborative came when Jennifer Fenton, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist became certified in Equine Massage Therapy. During the process of certification Jennifer began to notice the healing power of simply being in the presence of equines. She also noticed that as she massaged and released tension in her equine clients, she too released the tension of her day to day work and began to experience new energy and passion for her work and life. Jennifer then began the path of researching and learning as much as she could about equine assisted therapy and how she could combine the practice of mindfulness and massage into this already proven therapeutic technique. Jennifer has a history of working with those who are least able to access or afford mental health services and has experience working with at-risk youth, individuals in crisis, and special needs children. She is certified and/or trained in several evidenced based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, Aggression Replacement Training, Client Centered Treatment Planning, Hostage Negotiations, Critical Incident Stress Management, and Mindfulness. Jennifer’s passion for helping those in need led her to the concept of forming a non-profit agency that will combine her passion for equines and her mental health experience. Her vision for this non-profit is to continue to treat those in need including; veterans, at-risk youth, special needs children, and many others seeking alternative treatments that promote mental and emotional health.

01/19/2026

Martin Luther King Jr. reminded us that healing and progress are not about speed or perfection, but about continuing to move forward in whatever way is possible. In equine assisted psychotherapy, the herd teaches us the same truth. Horses do not demand that we “fly.” They attune to where we are. Some days, healing looks like running toward growth. Other days, it looks like walking carefully, or simply standing still long enough to feel safe. The herd shows us that regulation, connection, and presence are forms of movement too. In mental health work, especially with trauma, resilience is not measured by how fast someone heals, but by their willingness to stay engaged with themselves and the world. Whatever the pace, forward movement counts.

01/17/2026

Meet Fodin, our official greeter here at The Equine Healing Collaborative.

Fodin is often the first face you see when you arrive. He takes his role seriously, offering calm curiosity, gentle presence, and an intuitive sense of when someone needs space or connection. Long before a conversation begins, Fodin helps people feel oriented, grounded, and welcome.

As our greeter, Fodin supports the transition from the outside world into a space centered on psychotherapy, safety, and care. He reminds us that regulation and connection do not start in the therapy room. They start at the gate.

We are deeply grateful for the animals who choose to show up alongside us in this work.

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01/13/2026

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01/12/2026

Doom Scroll Interruption

Pause.

Before the next headline.
Before the next alert.
Before the next wave of noise.

Take one breath.
Notice where you are.
Let your nervous system catch up.

Doom scrolling keeps the body in a constant state of alarm. Choosing to interrupt it is not avoidance. It is regulation.

You are allowed to stop.
You are allowed to look up.
You are allowed to rest your mind.

Scroll on if you choose.
But remember, you can always step away.

01/11/2026

Those of us in the helping professions are facing unprecedented levels of adversity. Burnout, moral injury, funding instability, rising clinical acuity, and constant systemic pressure are no longer exceptions. They are the backdrop.

In times like these, self care cannot be reactive or optional. It must be intentional.

Intentional self care is not indulgence. It is a clinical, ethical, and human necessity. It is the choice to slow down when the world demands speed, to reconnect with purpose when the work feels heavy, and to tend to our own nervous systems so we can continue showing up for others with integrity and presence.

As we move into the Year of the Horse, this message feels especially important.

In the Chinese zodiac, the Horse represents resilience, stamina, freedom, and forward movement. Horses teach us how to carry weight without losing momentum, how to remain sensitive without becoming fragile, and how to rest without abandoning the journey.

The Year of the Horse formally begins on February 17, 2026.

We are embracing this year as an invitation. An invitation to move with intention, to honor our limits, and to care for ourselves with the same seriousness we bring to our work with others.

Sustainable helping requires sustainable helpers.

The Equine Healing Collaborative offers a Veterans Support Group for men, serving Santa Clara County at our South San Jo...
01/05/2026

The Equine Healing Collaborative offers a Veterans Support Group for men, serving Santa Clara County at our South San Jose location.

This supportive psychotherapy group welcomes veterans from all branches and eras who may be navigating stress, trauma, moral injury, life transitions after military service, relationship or family challenges, identity shifts, or reintegration into civilian life.

Participants can expect gentle, therapist guided activities with horses and nature, an emphasis on emotional regulation, self compassion, resilience, and embodied awareness, and supportive group dialogue with fellow veterans. No horse experience is necessary.

Every Thursday
3 PM to 5 PM
South San Jose
$10 per person per session, some insurances accepted

For questions or to sign up, visit equinehealing.org or contact us directly using the information on the flyer.

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01/02/2026

It’s the year of the horse…🐴💫🐴

Support does not happen in isolation. It happens in community.

At The Equine Healing Collaborative, our support groups are grounded in connection, lived experience, and clinically informed psychotherapy practices. These groups are designed to meet people where they are, with dignity and respect.

South San Jose
• Veterans Support Group, Thursdays
• Women’s Support Group, Saturdays

Salinas
• Parenting Support Group in English, Saturdays
• Parenting Support Group en Español, Saturdays

Our groups offer a consistent, safe space to process challenges, build resilience, and feel less alone. Whether you are navigating parenting, identity, service related experiences, or life transitions, you deserve support that is accessible and affirming.

For details or to enroll, visit equinehealing.org

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01/01/2026

As 2025 comes to an end, we are taking a moment to pause and reflect.

This year asked a lot of us. We faced uncertainty, difficult decisions, and moments where the path forward was not clear. There were challenges we never expected and others we are still working through. And yet, through it all, one thing never wavered.

Our mission.

No matter what changed around us, our commitment to mental health, to healing, and to the animals and people we serve stayed steady. We showed up. We adapted. We kept going. We remained focused on why we exist and who we are here for.

As we step into a new year, we do so with humility, resilience, and deep gratitude for everyone who has stood with us along the way. Thank you for believing in this work, especially when it has not been easy.

Here is to closing out 2025 grounded in purpose and moving forward with intention.

12/31/2025

LAST CALL: Today is the final day to donate to MC Gives!

Roger has decided there is no time left for hesitation. This morning, he quite literally dragged Doc over with one very clear message: it is donation day.

Roger believes deeply in urgency, persistence, and not taking no for an answer, especially when it comes to protecting a permanent home for the humans and animals who rely on this place every day. Doc, as usual, went along for the ride.

If you have been meaning to give, this is your moment. Donations made today through Monterey County Gives go into the matching pool making every dollar work harder for mental health services and rescued animals.

Roger has done his part. Doc has complied. Now it is your turn.

Donate today. After tonight, the gates close.

12/31/2025

2026 is the Year of the Horse, and honestly, no one is more ready than our herd.

Horses have an incredible way of being wise and ridiculous at the exact same time. One moment they are offering quiet presence and grounding, the next they are inventing new ways to trip over air, steal each other’s hay, or dramatically react to something that absolutely did not move.

In a world that feels heavy, horses bring us much needed comedy. They remind us to laugh, to stay curious, and to not take ourselves quite so seriously. Around here, healing and humor go hand in hand, and the horses lead the way on both.

Here’s to a year of connection, unexpected joy, and letting the horses keep us laughing while they do what they do best.

Our Women’s Support Group is starting at our South San Jose location, serving women throughout Santa Clara County.This g...
12/29/2025

Our Women’s Support Group is starting at our South San Jose location, serving women throughout Santa Clara County.

This group offers connection, healing, and empowerment through therapist-guided experiences grounded in equine-assisted psychotherapy and ecotherapy. No prior horse experience is needed.

What to expect:
• Gentle, therapist-guided activities with horses
• Nature-based mindfulness and grounding practices
• Supportive group dialogue and reflection
• A focus on emotional regulation, self-compassion, and embodied awareness

This supportive group welcomes women navigating life transitions, stress, trauma, relationship changes, or anyone drawn to the restorative power of horses and nature.

Every Saturday | 9:00–11:00 AM
Starting January 3rd, 2025
$10 per person (some insurances accepted)

For questions or to sign up, please email or text Lindsey:
📞 408-782-4225
📧 lindsey@equinehealing.org
🌐 equinehealing.org

No horse experience necessary.

Address

902 Monterey Salinas Highway
Salinas, CA
93908

Telephone

+18312934492

Website

http://equinehealing.org/

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