Great Oak Equine Assisted Programs

💙🐴 Happy Retirement, Bodie! 🐴💙

After two years of patiently teaching, building confidence, and touching countless lives, it's time for Bodie to enjoy a well-earned retirement.

Bodie has been more than just a lesson horse—he has been a trusted partner, a gentle teacher, and a friend to so many riders, volunteers, and staff. His calm spirit and kind heart have helped create unforgettable moments and lifelong memories.

Thank you, Bodie, for everything you've given to our Great Oak family. We hope your retirement is filled with endless pasture time and favorite treats. Please join us in wishing Bodie a happy retirement by sharing your favorite memory of him in the comments! 💚🐎

☀️🐴 Summer Camp Week Two Wrap-Up! 🐴☀️

Another incredible week of Summer Camp is in the books! Our campers spent the week building confidence, learning horsemanship skills, creating lasting friendships, and making unforgettable memories with our amazing horses.

A thank you to our four special guests that come throughout the week! Savannah River Ecology Laboratory and Hitchcock Woods Foundations for sharing the wonders of nature with our campers. To LEARN Aiken Foundation and Deana Hamel for providing an engaging and educational experience through reading! We are so grateful for community partners who help make each week of camp even more meaningful.

Thank you to our dedicated volunteers, staff, and incredible horses for making every smile, every achievement, and every adventure possible. We can't wait to see what the next week brings!

Happy Father's Day from Great Oak!

PTSD Awareness Month

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It can involve a range of symptoms, including intrusive memories, avoidance of reminders, and negative changes in thinking and mood. By raising awareness, PTSD Awareness Month helps to break down stigmas associated with mental health conditions, making it easier for individuals to seek help.

Equine assisted therapy can help those with PTSD in many ways. The calming presence of horses can help reduce hyper-vigilance and anxiety while boosting confidence and helping individuals feel more empowered to manage their PTSD symptoms.

If you would like to donate to our scholarship fund to support our participants, click the link below: https://greatoakatrc.networkforgood.com/projects/282226-programs