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Notes from the barn and the therapy room

On anxiety, trauma, change, riding, and what horses keep teaching me.

What a Bad Ride Can Teach You (If You Let It)

What a Bad Ride Can Teach You (If You Let It)

What a Bad Ride Can Teach You (If You Let It)Courtenay Baber
Published on: 22/04/2026

Bad rides hold real lessons. An equine therapist in Virginia explores what hard moments with a horse can teach us about ourselves.

From the Barn to the Therapy Room: How Horses Found Me First

From the Barn to the Therapy Room: How Horses Found Me First

From the Barn to the Therapy Room: How Horses Found Me FirstCourtenay Baber
Published on: 08/04/2026

Before she could walk, horses chose her. Discover the story behind equine therapy in Powhatan, VA & why horses offer a unique path to healing

How Horses Sense Anxiety & Can Help Us Overcome It

How Horses Sense Anxiety & Can Help Us Overcome It

How Horses Sense Anxiety & Can Help Us Overcome ItCourtenay Baber
Published on: 20/02/2026

Horses mirror anxiety & teach regulation through breath, presence, & connection. Learn more with an anxiety therapist in Richmond, VA today.

Why Time With a Horse Can Be Powerful for Mental Health (And How to Make the Most of It)

Why Time With a Horse Can Be Powerful for Mental Health (And How to Make the Most of It)

Why Time With a Horse Can Be Powerful for Mental Health (And How to Make the Most of It)Courtenay Baber
Published on: 02/02/2026

Can spending time with horses support calm, boundaries, & resilience? Explore the benefits with an equine therapist in Richmond, VA.