Sanctuary Life

There is something truly magical about the bond between humans and horses. When I first encountered equine therapy, I was struck by how these majestic animals could offer more than companionship; they could become healers, teachers, and partners in growth. Equine therapy is not just about riding horses; it’s a gentle, powerful journey that opens doors to emotional healing, physical improvement, and personal empowerment. Today, I want to share with you the incredible benefits

When Kennedy first came to Davis Dewberry Farm, her emotions often came out as storms. She struggled to control her anger, and defiance had become her armor. Even though her grades were always stellar, her spirit was restless, quick to flare, quick to shut down. The world demanded calm she didn’t yet have, and peace felt impossible. Everything began to change the day she helped bottle-feed a newborn calf. Its fragile warmth in her hands, the way it nuzzled for milk, stirred s

Kristian and Outlaw with BlueJeans photo bombing in the background When Keith first came to Davis Dewberry Farm, he carried years of bottled-up anger and invisible scars. A proud veteran, he had survived battlefields but couldn’t find peace within himself. His temper came fast, his sleep came slow, and his heart carried a heaviness no one could see. He didn’t talk much when he arrived, he simply stood by the fence, guarded and uncertain. That’s where he met Outlaw, a powerfu

Bringing our very nervous BlueJeans home!!! Christmas 2024 wasn’t filled with lights and ribbons for us at Davis Dewberry Farm, it was filled with fear, mud, and the desperate sound of hooves shifting restlessly in a crowded kill pen. That day, we made the decision to save two lives: a frightened, severely underweight Arabian gelding we later named Blue Jeans , and a large, gentle draft mare whose kind eyes still haunt us. Both were bound for slaughter within days. We couldn’