Horses Help SWI

11/09/2026

11/06/2026

HHSWI Haunted Horse Tales event was such a success! We are so grateful to the community, our incredible volunteers and staff and the healing herd for the continued support. We enjoyed meeting all the new families! This event was so magical and a special way to showcase the newest program, Horse Powered Reading. Families were able to read 6 enchanted tales, follow a self guided pumpkin 🎃 path and write our community haunted horse tale which you can read below:

Once upon a time Hex the horse goes trick or treating. His costume was a tall witch. He came across a tomb! A wolf was howling loudly. And he came across a skeleton. He went into a bat house and saw a fruit bat. They became fast friends! Hex and the fruit bat decided to trick or treat together. The End.

If you weren’t able to be a part of our Halloween 👻 Haunted Horse Tales and are interested in our newest program or other services please reach out on our website here: https://horseshelpswi.org/who-we-are/visit-the-ranch.html

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10/10/2026

🍂🐴 Fall is full of fun at Horses Help SWI! 🎃🎨

We’ve got creative adventures, spooky stories, and plenty of horse time on the calendar this season!

🎃 Haunted Horse Tales — On October 28th, follow the pumpkin path around the ranch for a silly, spooky reading adventure where kids use their imaginations to help bring a story to life!

🎨 Pony Up & Paint Night — Enjoy a guided painting with local artist Donna Dostal, plenty of Horse Time, and a charcuterie board to enjoy while you create. Register on our website to save your spot on November 21st!

Whether you’re looking for a creative night out or a fun family adventure, there’s something to look forward to this fall. 🍁

Head to our website to register for Paint Night and learn more about both events. We can’t wait to welcome you to the ranch! 🐴

https://horseshelpswi.org/news-events/pony-up-and-paint-registration.html

10/05/2026

If you'd like to read this issue featuring Kori Nelson, the 2026 IWCC Alumni of the year, and learn about past Alumni, there is a clickable link here.

The Iowa Western Alumni Association is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Alum award, Kori Nelson!

Check out the latest Iowa Western magazine that features Kori's professional journey, IWCC's 60 years of impact, and more!

🔗: https://www.iwcc.edu/foundation/alumni-relations/

09/30/2026

BIG CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 to our Executive Director, Kori Nelson being selected as Alumni of the year at Iowa Western Community College! These are some beautiful photos captured by Mac & V with our Healing Herd members Cozmo, Hopper and Horse Powered Reading kiddos 💗🤠🦄

08/16/2026

Summer Concert Series is still ON!! Location in the big red barn. Look forward to seeing you!!

07/29/2026

🎶 Summer Concert Series Finale – New Date! 🎶

Please note that our final Horses Help Summer Concert Series performance has been rescheduled to Sunday, August 16!

Join us on the ranch for an afternoon of great music, community, and summer fun featuring performances by Dunn & Moore, and special guests Tanner & Austin!
Bring a lawn chair, your favorite responsible beverage, and enjoy an afternoon of live music surrounded by the beauty of Horses Help SWI. All ages are welcome!

📅 Sunday, August 16
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 14679 230th St
💜 Suggested Donation: $5 per person

Every donation helps Horses Help SWI continue providing life-changing equine-assisted services to children and adults in our community.

We can't wait to celebrate the end of our Summer Concert Series with you!

07/27/2026

Due to the high heat advisory today all sessions are canceled. Stay cool and safe!