Welcome

Unbridled Hope (UHEAL) was founded in the summer of 2009. It is a faith-based organization and focused on being environmentally sound and nature friendly. For years I would have adults call me about bringing their kids out to see and pet the horses. On occasion, I’d walk out the door of my home and see a few cars pulled over & taking pictures of my horses quietly grazing in the pasture. I realized that there was a calming and healing feeling with the horse. One day that will forever stay in my heart is that of a 16 yr old girl who was dealing with allot of issues in her life. I recall I was in the barn (my second home) grooming the horses & there she was, standing there watching the horses, particularly one of them that was lying down due to a sore leg. When I finished grooming, I noticed she was gone, I looked out into the pasture & there she was, lying down next to the horse with the sore leg, my heart was filled with such love and compassion. As I stood there and watched her gently stroke the horse’s mane, I knew that I needed to share this with others. I felt that God had blessed me with all of these magnificent animals and that they had the power to heal and have so much to give. So my journey began and Unbridled Hope Equine Assisted Learning Center was born!

Unbridled Hope (UHEAL) is situated on 120 acres with 45 acres fenced in. Within the 45 acres, 15 acres are wooded. There is a man made pond in the pasture area created by my husband as a bird sanctuary. We believe that the “all natural” setting is perfect not only for the horses but for everyone to enjoy.

Unbridled Hope services include:

1.  “Read and Ride”, an after school program focuses on kids that need a little extra help in reading and spelling. It is also beneficial for those that may need help with interpersonal skills or that may have autism. The outdoor learning environment is a perfect setting.
2.  Art Therapy where kids can actually paint on the horse. A sensory garden has been developed where young and old alike can come, relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. I look forward to sharing Unbridled Hope and what I have learned, with everyone, it's all about the horse and the human relationship.
3. Therapeutic Riding. Children on the autism spectrum, ADHD, and many other physical and mental handicaps can learn to to communicate verbally and physically with their horse. They learn to focus on something outside themselves.

For more details please see the individual pages under our Programs/Services menu above.

“There’s something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man”. Winston Churchill.

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Unbridled Hope Equine Assisted Learning Center | 93600 Little Sand Bay Road, Bayfield, WI 54814 | (715) 779-5546

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