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 [...]
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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 [...]
We have two new lambs! Born on Christmas Eve. Mom and babies are healthy and happy. They will be grazing in the silvopasture soon. We’ve named them Holly and Joy. https://youtu.be/Nofnua5Xbpw
Making Progress on the Silvopasture! To learn more about silvopasture, visit our blog post https://youtube.com/shorts/1Mg2U_VaCm4?feature=share
Our Mini Jersey's first snow! We are training her to be gentle around kids, so she can interact with them and be a big part of Jacob's Ranch, our animal therapy center. https://youtube.com/shorts/vamA3m94P7o?feature=share
The barn is here! We are closer to opening Jacob's Ranch, our animal therapy center!
Animal therapy, also known as animal-assisted therapy or pet therapy, can be particularly beneficial for children struggling with mental health challenges. We used to volunteer at an animal therapy center in AZ and saw an autistic child who wouldn’t speak. Once they placed him on a horse, he would not stop talking. It was [...]
We have 2 new lambs! Mom and babies are healthy and happy. They will be grazing in the silvopasture soon. We’ve named them Holly and Joy. https://youtu.be/Nofnua5Xbpw?si=Rdb21MBLf558WCYC We also have a new calf! He’s a friendly guy you’ll see following us about the pasture. His name is Big D. Yes, he’ll be moving to [...]
https://youtube.com/shorts/1Mg2U_VaCm4?si=WnM0OTuZ-o8bPaoU Maybe this video doesn’t give you chill bumps, but I can assure you that Ben and I were dancing with joy to see this tree fall! Step 1 - Silvopasture Silvopasture, a fusion of forestry and pasture, is gaining momentum as a sustainable and multifaceted approach to land use. This agroforestry [...]
