Horses Help SWI

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Now Taking Applications! This is a great opportunity to help your child/grandchild improve their reading skills, embrace empathy and learn responsibility all while spending time with horses! All sessions will be held at the Horses Help SWI, Inc ranch located at 14679 230th Street in Council Bluffs. Contact us Today - sessions start soon and there are limited spots available! Email [email protected] or call 712-339-4058

05/23/2026

🐴☀️ Summer Horse Camp Spots Are Filling Fast! ☀️🐴

Looking for a fun, hands-on summer experience for the horse lover in your life? Our Horses Help SWI Summer Horse Camps give campers the opportunity to learn about horse care, build confidence, make new friends, and create lasting memories at the ranch.

Campers will enjoy horse interactions, games, crafts, horsemanship activities, and plenty of time with our incredible equine partners.

REGISTRATIONS FOR SESSION #3 (July 14th & 16th) ARE NOW CLOSED!!

📅 View available camp dates and register today at https://horseshelpswi.org/news-events/camp-registration.html

05/18/2026

Incredible Spring Fling and kick off to our Summer Concert Series! 🫶🏻🐴🤠💜 Big THANKS to our community, musicians, volunteers, staff and healing herd! Make sure to add Sunday, June 14th to your calendar from 1-3pm for our next concert installment!Video credit to Kenny Produces ✨

05/17/2026

Hot off the press! Our Spring Newsletter is here! 🌱🐴

This season’s edition includes exciting program updates, upcoming events, volunteer and equine spotlights, and the introduction of our new H.E.L.P. Framework — Harmony, Empathy, Life Skills, and Presence.

We’re so grateful for our incredible community and all the ways you continue to support Horses Help SWI as we grow. We can’t wait to share what’s ahead this spring and summer!

05/17/2026

Horses have a way of teaching lessons that extend far beyond the barn.

Through hands-on equine experiences, participants build confidence, communication, emotional awareness, focus, and independence in meaningful and lasting ways.

We're introducing the final two pillars of our HELP framework:

Life Skills - turning horsemanship into real-world growth through responsibility, problem-solving, and communication

Presence - building mindfulness, grounding, attention, and connection in the moment

Meet Adriana and Luke, two of the incredible horses helping participants grow through every interaction at Horses Help SWI.

05/16/2026

Every interaction with a horse creates opportunities for growth.

Through riding, groundwork, and connection, participants build confidence, emotional understanding and awareness, and life skills that extend beyond the barn.

Today we're introducing the first two pillars of our HELP framework:

Harmony - creating balance and connection between horse and human
Empathy - recognizing and responding to emotions in ourselves, horses, and others

Meet Santi and Peanut, two of the incredible horses helping bring these lessons to life every day at Horses Help SWI.

05/15/2026

At Horses Help SWI, every interaction with a horse is an opportunity for growth.

We're proud to introduce HELP – the four foundational pillars that guide our equine-assisted services:

Harmony
Empathy
Life Skills
Presence

Over the next few days, we'll be sharing the horses and experiences that bring each pillar to life.

05/14/2026

Surprise! ✨Our Spring Fling Open House is the kickoff to our Summer Concert Series! ✨So so so excited to have our healing herd serenaded by and the incredible 🤠💜🐴 Make sure to bring a blanket or chair and find your favorite spot at HHSWI! Can’t wait to see you all Sunday! 🌅