Sanctuary Life

From left to right Jakers, Ritz, Sunny, Fable, Moon, Axl-Rose, Mazzie & Ozzie At Art, Heart & Hoofbeats, we learn something from the herd almost every day: The way we judge others is often the way we’re already judging ourselves. And the places where we struggle to forgive others are usually the places where we haven’t yet forgiven ourselves. When we carry anger inward—anger for not being enough, not healing fast enough, not responding “the right way,” not having known better

Dancing with Vulnerability December Reflections at AHHS How comfortable are you with being vulnerable? I ask because I’m realizing something about myself:For someone who works every day with horses, art, and healing — I am still pretty scared to let down my barriers. Vulnerability is uncomfortable. It feels risky. And yet, every time I step into the pasture, the herd asks me for exactly that. Horses don’t accept the masks we learn to wear. They don’t respond to the performanc

November updates from AHHS & Reflections from our First Sunday Morning with Horses Class At Art, Heart & Hoofbeats Sanctuary (AHHS), we have a saying: We don’t just learn about horses—we learn from them. As we move into a new chapter of sustainability at AHHS, we’re offering more joyful, experiential, horse-centered opportunities at a low cost. And because community care matters to us, we will always adjust fees if they ever feel out of reach. Our goal is to support our herd

Horses First · People Second · Connection Always 🌻 The Joy in Belonging At Art, Heart & Hoofbeats Sanctuary, every day reminds us that...

Co-regulating and breathing with Jakers The AHHS Difference: Data, Growth & A New Way Forward Horses First. Humans Second. Connection...

🐴 AHHS " Weekly Wonders" or sometimes known as " Horse Parties " This week at AHHS- new logo for AHHS (let us know your thoughts) Tues....

By Anne Krocak, Executive Director of Art, Heart & Hoofbeats Sanctuary At Art, Heart & Hoofbeats Sanctuary (AHHS) , we believe that...

🌻 July Update from Art, Heart & Hoofbeats Sanctuary 🌻So many new collaborations — and so much love to share! We're partway through the...

From Rescue to Revelation: Why Saving Animals Saves Us Too By Art, Heart & Hoofbeats Sanctuary Brittney and Sunny snuggle At Art, Heart &...

A lovely green pasture with AHHS rescue horses grazing. Freedom Is a Practice: Honoring Juneteenth at AHHS Through Connection and Choice...

Pride in Every Hoofbeat: Wellness, Identity, and Belonging at AHHS At Art, Heart & Hoofbeats Sanctuary, we believe in the power of being...

The Connection Cure: How Relationships Restore Our Well-Being Loneliness isn’t just a passing feeling—it’s a public health concern....

Title: Fighting the Shadows, Together: What the Marvel Movie Thunderbolts Can Teach Us About Healing at AHHS Not every hero wears a...

Gratitude in Every Hoofbeat By Anne Krocak, Executive Director, AHHS At Art, Heart, and Hoofbeats Sanctuary, we’ve learned that gratitude...

We had our very first Art and Wellness Class  at AHHS this week, and what a magical start it was! A fantastic group from the Annicca Day...

A bright green pasture with multiple horses surrounded by trees An image of AHHS How AHHS Began and why It's a Sanctuary for Both Horses...

Finding Your Herd: Healing Through Connection at AHH In today’s disconnected world, finding true connection can feel rare—but it’s...

Ahh's Human Welcome Committee At Art, Heart, and Hoofbeats , we talk a lot about the way horses help humans, humans help horses,...

Writing Our Own Owner’s Manual: A Guide to Self-Acceptance & Understanding For most of my life, I struggled with anxiety, depression, and...

Singing, Dancing, and Sharing Stories with Horses There is a rhythm to working with horses—a dance of trust, movement, and connection. At...