Horses Help SWI

06/05/2026

Join HHSWI for our second installment of the Summer Concert Series! Welcoming to our outdoor arena stage, fellow horse man, J.R. And duo hosts 🤠✨🐴 Bring a blanket, lawn chair and your favorite people for an afternoon of serenades with the healing herd!

06/02/2026

Get your summer started right by attending this AWESOME Summer Concert on Sunday, June 14! Sit back and listen to tunes provided by Dunn + Moore and special guest JR! Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the Iowa countryside close to home! This event is Donation-Based in order to continue to grow our programs and help keep the horses happy and healthy! No RSVPs needed. Please SHARE!!

06/01/2026

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Now Taking Applications! This is a great opportunity to help your child/grandchild improve their reading skills, embrace empathy and learn responsibility all while spending time with horses! All sessions will be held at the Horses Help SWI, Inc ranch located at 14679 230th Street in Council Bluffs. Contact us Today - sessions start soon and there are limited spots available! Email [email protected] or call 712-339-4058

05/23/2026

🐴☀️ Summer Horse Camp Spots Are Filling Fast! ☀️🐴

Looking for a fun, hands-on summer experience for the horse lover in your life? Our Horses Help SWI Summer Horse Camps give campers the opportunity to learn about horse care, build confidence, make new friends, and create lasting memories at the ranch.

Campers will enjoy horse interactions, games, crafts, horsemanship activities, and plenty of time with our incredible equine partners.

REGISTRATIONS FOR SESSION #3 (July 14th & 16th) ARE NOW CLOSED!!
SESSION #4 (JULY 28 & 30) IS CANCELLED!

📅 View available camp dates and register today at https://horseshelpswi.org/news-events/camp-registration.html

05/18/2026

Incredible Spring Fling and kick off to our Summer Concert Series! 🫶🏻🐴🤠💜 Big THANKS to our community, musicians, volunteers, staff and healing herd! Make sure to add Sunday, June 14th to your calendar from 1-3pm for our next concert installment!Video credit to Kenny Produces ✨

05/17/2026

Hot off the press! Our Spring Newsletter is here! 🌱🐴

This season’s edition includes exciting program updates, upcoming events, volunteer and equine spotlights, and the introduction of our new H.E.L.P. Framework — Harmony, Empathy, Life Skills, and Presence.

We’re so grateful for our incredible community and all the ways you continue to support Horses Help SWI as we grow. We can’t wait to share what’s ahead this spring and summer!

05/17/2026

Horses have a way of teaching lessons that extend far beyond the barn.

Through hands-on equine experiences, participants build confidence, communication, emotional awareness, focus, and independence in meaningful and lasting ways.

We're introducing the final two pillars of our HELP framework:

Life Skills - turning horsemanship into real-world growth through responsibility, problem-solving, and communication

Presence - building mindfulness, grounding, attention, and connection in the moment

Meet Adriana and Luke, two of the incredible horses helping participants grow through every interaction at Horses Help SWI.