

what we are waiting for?
Happy New Year! 2017 was such a phenomenal year for us at Acres of Hope. We each grew both personally and professionally. The team got...


2017 --- The Year of Personal Growth
As the healing herd and the staff at Acres of Hope Equine Therapy Services, LLC look back on 2016, we are anticipating the growth in...


Little doesn't mean "inadequate"
Acres of Hope has added to the "healing herd" and little doesn't mean these guys can't handle the job. Join us in welcoming our two new...


Protecting Emotions
Emotions are just that, emotions. What gives them power is the action one takes based on the emotion. Let us think about this -- the...


When I need a HUG
The past few days have been filled with newscasts that reflect the ugly in mankind. I, as a counselor, struggle with the media's...


Horses are Mirrors?
In equine assisted psychotherapy, the term "Horses are Mirrors" is used frequently. What does this term mean? Horses are prey animals. ...


Communication as a "Blended Family"
Today, this counselor got to witness the role of Equus in the enhancement of communication skills for a newly-wed couple, who are both...