Meet Dallas, our newest therapy horse, see how grants made riding safer, and hear from a family and a volunteer at Rhythms of Grace near Dallas Center, Iowa.

Adaptive riding or hippotherapy? Learn the difference between equine therapy options near Des Moines, what to look for in a program, and how to get started at Rhythms of Grace.

Learn how horse sponsorship supports herd care at Rhythms of Grace in Dallas Center, Iowa, and how to ask about future giving opportunities.

Meet Rhythms of Grace in Dallas Center, Iowa. Learn about equine-assisted services and how your support can help sustain rider access and programs.

When we talk about healing—especially healing from trauma, anxiety, or chronic stress—we’re really talking about helping the nervous system find its way back to safety. Bottom-up regulation is one of the most effective pathways to do that. Rather than starting with thinking or talking, this approach begins with the body. It focuses on what we feel, sense, and experience physically, because the body is often holding the story long before the mind is ready to put words to it.

When summer temperatures soar—especially in July and August—it’s essential to protect our horses from heat stress. At Rhythms of Grace, we closely monitor the heat index and do not schedule classes when it exceeds 150 to ensure the well-being of our equine partners.

There is something undeniably powerful about the bond between humans and horses. This is the heart of equine-assisted therapy, where horses help people overcome emotional, mental, and physical challenges through a partnership built on trust, patience, and love.