specializing in Wellness with Donkeys programs
Welcome to Woodfords Hollow
Promoting Healing and Holistic Wellbeing through Unique Interactions with Animals
why choose Woodfords hollow llc?
What Makes Us Unique?
Commitment to Community Outreach! Woodfords Hollow is dedicated to decreasing mental health disparities and giving back to the local community, increasing programming to support and enhance mental and emotional well being, and individualizing programs to meet the unique needs of populations most in need of healing.
- We provide free programming opportunities throughout the year for many community organizations.
- Family owned and operated, reinvesting 100% of revenue from paid services into caring for the donkeys and developing and offering new programs.
Committed to Education! With over 40+ years of equine experience and among the few that truly specialize in Donkeys, Woodfords Hollow is dedicated to educating on donkey wellness and their unique physical, mental, and emotional needs through various platforms.
- speaking engagements
- blog and vlog
- special interest articles
Committed to Healing and Holistic Wellbeing! Programs developed by Doctorate prepared holistic nurse specializing in mental health, hospice and trauma informed care and in consultation and collaboration with multidisciplinary team including chaplain, social worker, and psychology/sociology trained consultant.
- All Wellness with Donkeys Programs are free of charge for individuals and groups.
- Owner and lead donkey trainer is NL level 1 trained and currently pursuing certification. This means that program operate from a principle of healthy connections and relationships for both the animals and the humans.
- Programs use a holistic approach to enhance healing and wellness and are based on evidence in scholarly research.
- Provide complimentary healing modalities to maintain animal health and wellbeing with an understanding that equines can choose their desire to participate in programs.
Committed to Rescuing Equines in Need! Every equine deserves to be loved and find peace instead of shuttled from auction to auction. Woodfords Hollow is dedicated to saving equines from the auction pipeline and giving them a second change at life and providing a loving place to live out there final days. We strive to provide that here at Woodfords Hollow through many different ways.
- Using +R training methods to build skills
- Allowing equines to choose the activities they want to explore or participate in
- Partnering with equines during chosen programs or activities
- Collaborating with vet during rehab or determination of hospice care is appropriate
- Creating habitats the promote holistic health
- Collaborating with local sanctuaries or rescues
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