Maryland Therapeutic Riding

☀️Friendly reminder that we are on break, and there will be no lessons or sessions from March 23–29. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for the start of the 🌷 Spring Session on Monday, March 30!

We're excited to share that we’ve earned our 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency with @CandidDotOrg Get updates on our impact through our #NonprofitProfile at bit.ly/mtrguidestar

❄️ Welcome to the 2026 Winter Session ❄️ 📅 January 5 – March 15 Make-Up Week: March 16 – 22 Break Week: March 23 – 29

The Horse and the Heart 🐴❤️ Winter 2025 ❄️ Find the newsletter here >> conta.cc/48gUrqp As winter settles over the farm, we pause in gratitude for the moments of courage, connection, and care that unfold here each day.

Congruence: what’s on the inside matters. Horses can sense if our words, actions, and feelings don’t match. They teach us to be congruent — to align our thoughts, emotions, and actions so we show up authentically. When your insides match your outsides, trust grows.#WellnessMonth

Presence: Horses live in the now. They don’t dwell on yesterday or tomorrow — they focus on this moment. Being with a horse is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and notice what’s right in front of you. 📷 #BePresent #NationalWellnessMonth

Listening: Horses say a lot without speaking. Through the flick of an ear or the swish of a tail, they tell us how they feel. They teach us to truly listen — to pay attention to body language, energy, and unspoken needs in others and ourselves. 🐎 #NationalWellnessMonth

Community & Connection As herd animals, horses know the power of connection. They rely on their herd for safety, comfort, and support; just like we need our communities. Spending time with horses reminds us to nurture relationships and lean on one another. #NationalWellnessMonth

Horse and the Heart, Summer 2025🐴❤️ New Faces, Big Impact, and a Whole Lot of Heart- Catch up in our Summer Newsletter! conta.cc/3GoN70L

🐰Hoppy Easter, everybunny! 🌸 We hope you have a beautiful day! ☀️

Angel and Kira are enjoying the sunshine together. ☀️ Are you excited for warmer temperatures? 🌷☀️🌱 #MTRHorsesThatHeal #horsesthatheal

We’ve found the pot of gold… and it’s YOU! 🌈 Our MTR community is the real treasure —your passion, commitment and support make MTR shine brighter every day! Thank you for bringing the magic to MTR! 💚 🍀We're so lucky to have you! 🍀 Photo Credit: Tamlyn Corr

We're excited to share that we’ve earned our 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency with @CandidDotOrg Get updates on our impact through our #NonprofitProfile at bit.ly/mtrguidestar

As Hanukkah begins, we celebrate the miracles of the season with love and light! May your days be filled with happiness, warmth, and cherished memories. Happy Hanukkah from MTR. #horsesthatheal #FestivalofLights #Joy

No better way to start your week than with a cozy hug from a best friend! Happy Monday from Bubba and Abigail! ❤️🐴🐐 #horsesthatheal #marylandtherapeuticriding

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healing and peace from grief or trauma that goes beyond traditional somatic methodologies. An insightful interview unpacks this application, providing a fascinating conclusion to the article.

Somatic Connections to Enhance and Secure Homeostasis and Health By Linda Penkala, LMT Ms. Pankala explores the goal of finding balance and peace in the midst of personal and global uncertainty in the world. She makes the case for crafting a new version of ourselves through

Please take a moment to check out this The American Institute of Stress article with a featured interview with our very own Katie Streett, MS, LGPC, Clinical Director of Ten Ten Counseling at MTR stress.org/contentment-ma…