DIY Horse Treats!
πππ, πππ, πππ! Breanna W. made some treats for the horses and Badger is over the moon! β’ 2 cups of flour β’ 2 cups of oats (the regular old-fashioned – not quick-cooking or Instant) β’ 1… Read More
Tidbits from the Trail ~ We Don’t Support Kill Buyers. You Shouldn’t Either.
As you know, Faith N Friends does not “bail” horses from Kill Pens. We don’t accept bailed horses. We will, when possible, attend auctions and we will happily help others learn how to purchase FROM the auction –… Read More
Tidbits from the Trail ~ Older Horses Make Beautiful Partners
Faith N Friends offers active, healthy senior horses in need of good homes, yet older horses are often the last to be considered for adoption. Yes, colts and fillies are cute. However, older horses have a lot to… Read More
Teamwork makes the Dream Work
What if your city or town had only one restaurant? That one single restaurant only serves pizza. Okay, maybe once or twice a month they switch it up and have a spaghetti dinner night, but every other night,… Read More
Tidbits from the Trail ~ Owner Surrenders
It’s a lucky horse that lives its life under their owners’ care. Most are not so fortunate. Many are abused or neglected, becoming part of a system of welfare cases, taken from hoarders or abusive owners through law… Read More
Colic, Colder Weather, and Stabled Horses
Did you know . . . that colic in stabled horses occurs more frequently during the colder months? Although a horse can colic at any time of the year, the odds are higher as the weather grows colder…. Read More
Tidbits from the Trail
Why Faith N Friends Doesn’t Support Kill Buyers – And Why You Shouldn’t Either Every year, more than 90,000 horses end up at auction. Most owners don’t realize that, when they take their horse to auction, meat trade… Read More
January News and Updates
At the beginning of the month all the horsies got their feet done! We had our first big volunteer orientation! We were on the news promoting Click for a Cause and bringing awareness to suicide prevention. Watch us… Read More
December News and Updates
Faith N Friends participated in numerous Christmas parades all around Knox County and the surrounding areas. We got a new adoptable intake, Geeno! Dove and Copper were adopted back to their forever homes. Dove has been trail riding… Read More
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Posted: March 16, 2021 by Connie Morris
Horses as Healers
Horses give us many gifts simply by being in our lives. From being loving pets to providing comfort and long quiet rides, horses provide service and companionship. They also have an amazing therapeutic, healing power. Equine-assisted therapy is… Read More