Ohana Equestrian

Ohana Preservation Foundation Programs

Equine Programs at Ohana

Specially trained and compassionate equine therapists help children and caregivers navigate
difficult emotional and physical challenges through meaningful connections with horses.

Children and their families from Capital Caring Kids, a local pediatric hospice enjoy a session with Dropping the Reins at the annual Healing with Horses event.
Children and their families from Capital Caring Kids, a local pediatric hospice enjoy a session with Dropping the Reins at the annual Healing with Horses event.
Nancy Davidson of Dropping the Reins engages the children in a "horse race" for a bit of fun.
Nancy Davidson of Dropping the Reins engages the children in a "horse race" for a bit of fun.
Children from Childhelp, who have experienced trauma, are shown how to overcome their fear and find a sense of community through the healing power of horses.
Children from Childhelp, who have experienced trauma, are shown how to overcome their fear and find a sense of community through the healing power of horses.
Children are thrilled to watch the powerful horses from Capital Area Premium Sporthorses jump in the indoor arena from a safe distance within the viewing area.
Children are thrilled to watch the powerful horses from Capital Area Premium Sporthorses jump in the indoor arena from a safe distance within the viewing area.
Children learn to groom a horse.
Children learn to groom a horse.

Mini horses

Miniature horses, Kokoleka "Koko" and Pineapple are specially trained equine therapy horses, who positively impact our physical, spiritual and emotional lives with their delightful personalities.

Our mini horses visit vulnerable children and adults, in the surrounding area, wherever they call home, including rehabilitation, hospice centers, and homebound pediatric hospice patients. Our mini horses have the unique ability to inspire, delight, and bring joy to those who are facing challenges with serious illness in a gentle and comforting way.

Children of all abilities can enjoy mini therapy horse, Pineapple. Here Capital Caring Kids pediatric hospice patient, Josie, meets Pineapple.
Children of all abilities can enjoy mini therapy horse, Pineapple. Here Capital Caring Kids pediatric hospice patient, Josie, meets Pineapple.
Mini horse gives and receives love at Lake Manassas Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Mini horse gives and receives love at Lake Manassas Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Kokoleka, chocolate in Hawaiian, aka "Koko".
Kokoleka, chocolate in Hawaiian, aka "Koko".
Children build confidence by walking the minis.
Children build confidence by walking the minis.
Koko spreads joy at a Fairy Garden building workshop.

Horticultural Programs

Come explore nature through mindful gardening activities that engage your sense of sight, sound, smell, taste and touch leading to self-discovery and calm. We use the garden as a means to find joy, peacefulness and restoration amid the green paddocks and rolling hills of the equine preserve.

We have a special greenhouse and garden shed built to support mindful gardening for participants of all abilities.

Individual and group events are available depending on the child’s needs. Contact Tara Hoit
thoit.ohana@gmail.com for more information.

 

Planting fairy gardens creates a magical place for these children to dream.
Planting fairy gardens creates a magical place for these children to dream.
Children learn how taking care of a garden also takes care of them.
Children learn how taking care of a garden also takes care of them.
Children planting in our greenhouse.
Children planting in our greenhouse.

Art Programs at Ohana

Children facing grief, mental or physical difficulties, process their experience through art-making led by a certified art therapist and counselor. “Playing” with art, nature, movement, improvisational games and other phenomena, children find the ability to expand capacity for change.

The counseling space at the Ohana Equestrian Preserve is uniquely prepared to handle the uncertainty of these times. A ventilated and climate-controlled indoor studio, an all-outdoor patio space with a heater and awning, and safe, comfortable walking trails with beautiful scenery offer multiple comfortable, therapeutic options. And of course, telehealth is available.

Individual and group sessions available by contacting Monica Delaney at
monica@homesteadarttherapy.com.

Children and their families create memory wreaths during the annual Healing with Horses event.
Children and their families create memory wreaths during the annual Healing with Horses event.
Art Therapy with Monica.
Art Therapy with Monica.
Art therapy interns support families facilitating projects that encourage families to process their grief and loss and bond as a family.
Art therapy interns support families facilitating projects that encourage families to process their grief and loss and bond as a family.