From the owner...

Horses provided a place of healing and community when my life appeared to be in pieces. As I began to pick up these pieces and put them back together I realized I wasn't alone. I believe healing cannot occur in a silo and that everyone is on their own healing and self discovery journey. We were not meant to go through the joys and pains of this world alone. As horses began to gather here I didn't always know what their purpose was or why they were brought to me, but I was committed that just like the people the horses came into my life to show me more.

The vision for this ranch is that everyone is welcome, everyone is healing, everyone is growing. However everyone can also be hurting, grieving and lost. We want to love, support and nurture every horse and human that comes to our facility even if only for a little while.

Communities are formed by the people in them and this community, my community, is a safe place no matter where life has brought you, what you've been through or where you are going. Whether you are here for years or just stopping by. No matter what you believe in or who you love. There is a place for you even if only for a little while.

We are a community of commitment, respect, boundaries, growth and forgiveness.

The horses brought to this ranch I believe come for a reason. Whether they be a horse owned by one of our boarders or a program horse. Just like the humans we all belong and we can all learn from one another.

So at the heart of it all is connection. We are all connected and we all live healthier when we have strong connections.

- Virginia McCarthy, Owner & Equine Specialist

Events

Tuesdays

Farm Friends***We will be taking a break in July & August

8:30am

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9:30am

With the animals

Event Details

Tuesdays

Farm Friends***We will be taking a break in July & August

Led by our lead instructor who has a background in FHA come out & learn about what goes on at the barn. Learn about what goes into all the ...

Event Details

8:30am

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9:30am

With the animals

Friday Mornings

Reading GroupWe will be taking a break June - August

9am

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10am

With the animals

Event Details

Friday Mornings

Reading GroupWe will be taking a break June - August

We will resume September. Kids 3 and up come out to the barn to get their reading done with the horses and the donkey. They will spend abo...

Event Details

9am

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10am

With the animals

Oct 18, 2025

Trot-Toberfest

12:30pm

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7pm

Valley Tap Room - Gilbert

Event Details

Oct 18, 2025

Trot-Toberfest

This is our annual event to support all the work that PISTLE does to support our police officers all over the country.

Come out to the Vall...

Event Details

12:30pm

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7pm

Valley Tap Room - Gilbert

HEALING, GROWTH, AND CONNECTIONS

From the owner...