Chemplex Donation

Chemplex joined our Rebel with a Cause campaign this past year

and have recently surprised Harmony Hope Stables with an additional $5000.00 donation that will be applied to building

the much needed bathroom at the ranch.

We were able to share the good news with some of our team members that were present, including a few students and their parents.

Thank You Chemplex! We are so grateful for your support!

Electrical Donation

Harmony Hope Stables now have lights and air conditioning

in the music therapy room thanks to the generosity of

RMS Arc Solutions,

who donated the electrical work still needed

to finish hooking up the air conditioning unit

donated by Sharkey Air.

Serenity Circle 

Our founder Kristi Huddleston and her family are building

"The Serenity Circle" at Harmony Hope Stables

in memory of all the loved ones she and her family lost last year.

Drum circles will be hosted here as well as

sound healing, yoga, meditation, prayer and songwriting.

A true space to pause and listen for the silence,

and a place of peace and healing for all.

There is a plaque that reads:

The Serenity Circle

Dedicated in Memory of Loved Ones

As you step inside this circle remember to pause, quiet your mind, open your heart and become present in the moment. May you enjoy your time here and carry away a sense of peace, harmony, hope and healing.

VIBE Leadership Award Ceremony

An award ceremony was held for the nine students who were accepted into, and completed our new VIBE Leadership program at Harmony Hope Stables.

The celebration included special guest violin performances,

some incredible music from our very own VIBE students,

and they were able to show off the leadership skills they learned 

during demonstrations with our horses.

We are so grateful for the support of all those involved in this pilot program,

especially to the anonymous foundation that believed in us,

to Hope Lives Foundation, and to C.O.R.E for joining in to support this wonderful leadership program that helps to empower high school students!

Student Success

As a parent of a child with a disability—sometimes, we feel hopeless, helpless, and at a loss for words; therefore, we must remain grounded in our faith, hold on to hope, and above all else love unconditionally. It's also important for us to find creative ways to help our children grow, learn, and develop—finding Harmony Hope Stables has been such a blessing to my family and an answer to my prayers.

My son Cayden is nine years old and was diagnosed with sensory processing disorder at age four. Two years ago, he began Equine Therapy at HHS and that’s when horses started changing his life. Cayden has always had profound love and interest in animals, but he struggled with being calm, quiet, and gentle around them. When Cayden first started at HHS he was in individual equine assisted learning classes where he was taught how to care for horses and ride a horse. It was through his hard work and relationship building with the horses that he learned empathy, mindfulness, confidence, and self esteem on the ranch, at home, and in the classroom. In addition, he learned techniques on how to manage his anxiety and emotions better. During Cayden’s first year at HHS, he also participated in group music therapy, which allowed him to express himself through music while having fun and interacting with his peers.

This year, Kristi recommended that Cayden participate in group equine assisted learning to further develop and help improve his social skills, such as making friends, waiting his turn, showing empathy, practicing patience, and minding his manners. At first, we were both a little nervous about starting this type of equine therapy with Cayden because he struggles with managing his emotions and behavior; however, we were hopeful that this would be of great benefit to him. As it turns out, this is exactly what Cayden needed to improve—he has changed the way he interacts with his peers, our family, and especially his brother. He has learned patience, ways to manage his emotions, and the art of waiting his turn—working with the horses, his peers, and the HHS team brings a sense of peace and tranquility over Cayden and for that our family is forever grateful.

"Thank you, Kristi and the HHS Team for making a difference in our lives and the community."

  Rochelle Popp-Finch

Harmony Hope Stables is closed during the summer

so that many needed projects can be completed. 

If anyone is willing and able to offer their time and talents to help,

please reach out to us, because we could use a lot of help this summer to get

the ranch in a better place before the children return to the program in the fall.

The concrete was poured for the future bathroom and equine wash rack.

Bill and Kristi Huddleston stripped and sanded the concrete floors

in the music therapy room, which will then be cleaned with muriatic acid

before a new concrete stain is applied.

IRSC and MCHS students volunteered their time

to help Bill and Kristi paint the walls of the music therapy room

a peaceful and relaxing new color.