Hearts & Hooves Turquoise & Trauma

Why are horses "therapeutic"?

Take a listen to hear the why behind the heart and soul at TR 4 Heart and Soul.

"Build it and they will come"- Jim Baker

Take a listen to hear the journey, the why, the how, and the updates from the Healing Horse Ranch.

As Jim states, the name Healing Horse Ranch was divinely inspired -- The Ranch offers year-round community, therapeutic, and educational programming for Ft. Berthold and surrounding communities.

Anna 100% lives her mantra of horses & healing! She saw the impact of horses on her own kiddos, and KNEW this had to be an option for local youth. She opened her own practice, Northern Reins, and now offers Equine Assisted Psychotherapy! In Anna's words "IT JUST WORKS". Science tells us it's the horses rhythmic, repetitive, movement patterns, however, Anna knows it's the relationship that can only be found with the horse is KEY!

"Trauma-informed" is a buzz phrase in education & healthcare, what does this mean, and how are horses so good at it organically?!?!

Dr. DeCoteau, MHA Nation enrolled member, and DeCoteau Trauma-Informed Care & Practice, PLLC touched the tip of the iceberg on the elements of trauma informed practices and the close relationships we build with horses.

If you are looking for some answers to your own trauma or why Equine Assisted Services are so beneficial take a listen!

DeCoteau Trauma-Informed Care & Practice, PLLC | Bismarck, ND (decoteaupsychology.com)

"Someone is willing to show up every day to be taught." If you want to learn you can be taught.

Jacob grew up struggling with ADHD, he is now as a premier reining cowhorse trainer, Jacob refers to his ADHD as his superpower! Horses and quality mentors taught him to focus and pay attention, this is where is life changed. Take a listen to hear more....

Amy shares her heartfelt journey on life after loss. The holidays like many seasons can be hard. Grief is hard, Amy emphasizes the importance of GIVING yourself and others GRACE. Take a listen and use Amy's advice "No season should ever be wasted."

We laughed, we cried, and we talked.....

Becky shares her heartfelt journey of horses and healing through the loss of twins, battling cancer as a mom of 5 ALL while working as a county commissioner. Her horses have given her peace, grace, healing, and most of all a place to go when she needed it most.

Join Tisa & Katie to recap the why behind Hearts & Hooves Turquoise & Trauma. Tisa shares her passion behind keeping horse culture alive in ND and the launch of her magazine, Dakota Horse Magazine.

Tisa & Katie share some insight on ND rodeo happenings and the Badlands Circuit Finals. Take a listen to see what it takes to be a champion and how to "BE LEGENDARY" and stay ND PROUD!

Carly was born with a physical disability. She spent 19 years of her life in therapies. After meeting her ADL goals, she realized she had some major personal goals she wanted to reach! These goals came through horses.....largely her horse Sherman. Carly says horses "GAVE HER WINGS" and "GROUNDED HER SPIRITUALLY AND EMOTIONALLY".