Welcome to Our Herd!
Return to Horse Medicine is nothing without our community, our herd. We are so glad you are here! Look around, enjoy the view, and let us know if you need anything.
Who Are We?
We are driven by a mission that is regenerative in nature.
Regenerative Land.
Regenerative Horses.
Regenerative Humans.
What does that even mean; regenerative?
Regeneration is the idea of growing things, restoring them to their best possible state.
That's what we're doing at Return to Horse Medicine; restoring balance in the ecosystem and biosphere that includes Land, Horses, and Humans.
Regenerative Horses
We aren't a typical "rescue." Those who come to us are:
◾ Orphan foals
◾ Wild and unhandled Horses, and
◾ Horses that have behavioral challenges that threaten safety and their survival.
Our methods of "regeneration" are about reminding a Horse how to be a Horse and how to be in relationship with Humans.
Regenerative Land
In our work with the Land we are
◾ Creating food forests and natural grow spaces for food and medicinal herbs
◾ Reintroducing meadows, indigenous plants and trees, and open Land spaces
◾ Utilizing Ancient Wisdom to engage with the Land in good ways to grow, harvest, and learn.
◾ Working to improve and regenerate the soil that has been negatively impacted by road development
◾ Creating unique relationships between what Horses need and what the Land needs and how those needs get met
◾ Discovering ways to work with water in the form of river, streams, creeks, and springs that exist on and around the property to better support its quality, flow, and movement.
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Regenerative Humans
Supporting Humans to remember
who we are,
how we become our best selves, and
what it looks like to be in relationship with
Ourselves,
Horses, and
The Land.
We do this through onsite tours, workshops & classes, as well as through our community.
The W.H.A.R.M. Method
Our approach to Horse rehabilitation and training is rooted in respect, relationship, and regeneration. We call it the W.H.A.R.M. Method:
The W.H.A.R.M. Method
No stalling. No shoes.
Freedom to be an individual in a herd, to do what Horses do, and to engage with a voice, trust, and honest partnership.
It's just respectful relationships that allow both Horse and Human to thrive.
Our Horses stay with us for 24-36 months before adoption, and adopters commit to 8-12 months of a relationship-building curriculum using the W.H.A.R.M. Method. The result? A 100% success rate in creating healthy, thriving partnerships.
Programs & Projects
Programs are the things we offer to the community. They are consistently scheduled and run to act on our mission. Projects are things we are doing: building, creating, expanding.
How You Can Help
Donate
Support our Horses, Human, and Land regeneration projects, respond to our wish list, or sponsor a specific Horse, program or project.
Spread the Word
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Drop a Line
This work is life-changing AND challenging. It's always a blessing to know we are seen! We appreciate the "atta girls" on social media, email, or even snail mail!