Horses, Healing, & Hope
After the Flood
A free community day of rest and rejuvenation.
The recent Texas floods have deeply affected many in our community, including families, first responders, volunteers, and neighbors.
Together, The Traveling Psychologist and Open My World Therapeutic Riding Center invite you to a free day of healing and connection. Spend time with gentle horses, enjoy the calming power of nature, and engage in supportive activities designed to help you find peace and hope.
The Details
When: Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 8 AM to 12 PM CT
Duration: Come and go as you please
Cost: FREE!
No registration is required.
Who Should Attend?
This event is open to anyone impacted by the Texas floods, including families, individuals, first responders, volunteers, and community members alike. It’s free and open to all who want to experience healing through nature and connection.
What To Expect
- – Quiet time and gentle interaction with horses
- – Horse grooming, groundwork, and love-giving
- – Mini mental health support with Dr. Jamie Freda
- – Wellness activities including guided reflection and gentle movement
- – Relaxation areas with shaded seating
- – Supervised kid’s corral with crafts, stories, and mini horses
- – Gratitude board for sharing positive thoughts
Why Horses?
Horses have an incredible ability to sense what’s happening beneath the surface. They instinctively tune in to our emotions, body language, and energy, often noticing subtle shifts before we’re even aware of them ourselves. This deep awareness invites us to slow down, breathe, and become fully present in the moment.
The special herd at Open My World is not only gentle and kind, but also carefully trained to work with people of all ages and abilities. In their company, you’ll find a calm, judgment-free space for healing, reflection, and personal growth. Time spent with them can nurture trust, strengthen emotional awareness, and bring a sense of peace that’s difficult to find anywhere else.
Join Us
Take this moment for yourself and your community. Join us on August 24 to find calm, connection, and hope because healing happens together. We’ll be here waiting to welcome you.
Questions? Email drfreda@thetravelingpsychologist.com
Want to Volunteer?
Events like this are possible because of the generosity of our community. If you’d like to help create a safe, welcoming, and restorative space for those impacted by the floods, we’d love to have you on our volunteer team.