The weather was beautiful and the veterans were finally able to ride. That meant I got to work with this guy. Pete is sweet, but Ace is something special. #horses #CourageRockStables #TherapeuticRiding #veterans #Indiana #HorsebackRiding

Working on a sewing project at the stable. This might be my favorite sewing room. Warm sunshine, a peaceful pasture, and the sound of the horses shuffling around eating hay. (The project- securely attaching Master Sargeant Midnight’s stripes to his halter.) #PerfectDay #SewingProject #CourageRockStables #Indiana #horses #TherapeuticRiding #sunshine #BlueSkies #AlmostSpring

The “Be Mine Equine Valentine” event raises money to support #TherapeuticRiding programs for #veterans and their families at #CourageRockStables. Each $5 donation sends a Valentine to the horse of your choosing. Interested? Info in the comments. Meantime, me and Ace the #QuarterHorse are hoping to spread a little love. #horses #love #ValentinesDay #AceOfHearts #Indiana #volunteerism #Community

Pete the Paint is ready for the weekend! #TGIF #HorsesOfMastadon #horses #TherapeuticRiding #PaintHorse #CourageRockStables #veterans #Indiana

Does this tree skirt make my butt look big? Tailoring holiday rump-blankets out of Christmas tree skirts. The finished piece will have LED lights and adjustable straps. The horse and I are now hopelessly covered in glitter. And there are 10 more to go! #horses #Percheron #TherapeuticRiding #Veterans #CourageRockStables #Indiana #Sewing #Tailoring #Repurposing #GlitterIsForever

I volunteer with a therapeutic riding program for veterans called Project Horses and Heroes. It combines therapeutic riding experiences with equestrian drill team exercises. This evening were part of the lighted Christmas parade in Monticello, IN. #horses #TherapeuticRiding #veterans #CourageRockStables #parade #ChristmasParade #Indiana #MonticelloIndiana #LightedChristmasParade

One of our veterans was having a quiet moment in the field when the rescued mustang went over to check on her. Horses bring healing and wonder. This was a beautiful moment. #horses #EquineTherapy #veterans #DisabledAmericanVeterans #HorseHumanConnection #AmericanMustang #RescuedMustang #TherapeuticRiding #peaceful #connection

#introduction I’m an art educator: 25+ years in K-8, community, & university teaching. I make art, volunteer w/a therapeutic riding program for veterans, & am working on a research project grounded in riding horses. My personal beliefs lean to the progressive left. As wife/sidekick of @spaf, you’ll see me at the occasional cybersecurity event. #artist #illustration #embroidery #HorsebackRiding #RescueDogs #TherapeuticRiding #ArtEducation #MakeArt #BeKind