Our Stories

Stories are powerful!
“When our stories change, we change!”
– Lynn Thomas, ARCH

Stories

A light gray horse with a braided mane stands in a grassy field near a fence and gate, wearing a halter on its head. Trees and a partly cloudy sky are in the background.

Stories

Meet Minnie Pearl – The HALT Foundation Ambassador

Pearl is a Belgian, Shetland, Gypsy Vanner Cross. She stands at a little over 13 hands. She was born in 2017 and spent her early

April 24, 2026

A woman in a pink visor and athletic clothes adjusts the halter on a brown horse outside a wooden stable, with another horse in the background.

Stories

Anna’s Story

I am a childhood sexual abuse survivor. I’d been in counseling on and off for 20 years. I heard about equine therapy from a friend.

April 17, 2026

In The News

A group of people stand in a wooden stable corridor, interacting with horses in stalls. Some pet the horses while others watch or talk, with sunlight streaming in from the open end of the stable.

News

The HALT Foundation Celebrates Successful Open House and Fundraising Campaign

The HALT Foundation recently hosted an Open House at Rocky Hill Stables in Linville for mental health professionals interested in learning more about equine-assisted services.

June 22, 2026

News

Community Spotlight: Rocky Hill Stables & the HALT Foundation

LINVILLE, Va. (WHSV) – On top of beautiful hills in Linville are horse stables filled with animals whose purpose is to help people. Whether it’s

June 7, 2021