Jacob’s Ranch (Animal Therapy)

The Healing Power of Animals: Why Jacob’s Ranch Is More Than a Farm

The Healing Power of Animals: Why Jacob's Ranch Is More Than a Farm When life feels overwhelming, the most unexpected form of comfort can come from a fuzzy sheep's warmth, a curious cow's nuzzle, or the gentle horse's quiet companionship. At Jacob's Ranch, the animal therapy program of The JEM Foundation, we believe in [...]

By |2025-05-21T07:42:42-07:00May 21st, 2025|

Adorable Calf! The Blessings of a New Addition.

https://youtu.be/p1ni44hiv4A We were blessed with an adorable new calf that we can use as part of Jacob's Ranch. Animal therapy will help children struggling with mental health issues but a huge part of our program will be about diet and how eating high-quality food can promote good mental health.  To see Aine (our mini [...]

By |2024-02-16T07:03:59-07:00February 16th, 2024|

Healing Hooves: How Horse Therapy Can Help With Mental Health

When a loved one is struggling with mental health challenges, it can be difficult to know how to help or which therapies are effective. Finding different techniques can be a  crucial step. Equine-assisted therapy, commonly known as horse therapy, is gaining recognition for its impact, and many studies show it is effective in helping [...]

By |2024-02-05T08:52:47-07:00January 31st, 2024|
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