Stand Beside a Horse
Something happens when you stand beside a horse. It is hard to explain until you experience it yourself. There is something about the presence of a horse that quiets everything else. The noise fades. The walls come down. And for veterans who have been carrying weight that most people will never fully understand, that kind […]
Graduate to Advocate
From graduate to advocate in two years! Sean graduated from the Little Blessings program in 2022 and never stopped showing up. After staying connected through community dinners and events, Jamie asked if he wanted to step into the role of Veteran Advocacy Liaison. He did not hesitate. Since then, he has been attending Chamber of […]
Truth Runs Deep
This is what keeps him coming back. When Jamie asked Sean what keeps him coming back to Little Blessings, it took him a moment to answer. Because the truth runs deep. When you leave the military, you leave behind something most civilians never fully understand. The brotherhood. The sense of belonging to something bigger than […]
Storied Spaces
Some places become part of your story forever. And for Sean, this is one of them. This is where Sean and his wife Kathleen were married on June 21st, 2025. Chairs set up in the grass, an aisle, and Journey standing nearby for a few wedding photos that nobody is going to forget. For a […]
LB Military Kids
The kids are still talking about it! Sean’s three kids went through our Military Kids Program in 2023. And when his youngest graduated, the first thing they asked was when they could do it again. The Military Kids Program was built for the children of veteran families who carry more than most people realize. And […]
Hidden Space: The Quarry
This is the secret spot Sean keeps coming back to. Sean calls this his favorite place on the ranch. And honestly, it is hard to argue with him. The quarry is one of those spots that does something to you the moment you see it. Still water. Untouched land. The kind of quiet that asks […]
This Place is One of a Kind
This place is one of a kind. Little Blessings is not a place you schedule an appointment with and then wait. It is a place you can call at 3 AM. A place you can show up to when the walls feel like they are closing in. A place where the gates open because a […]
A Huge Thank You!
We have been flagged, and we are not mad about it 😉 Somebody out there really loves Little Blessings. We got flagged this Fourth of July, and honestly, it is one of the best things that has happened to us this week. Our yard is now fully patriotic, they snuck in some donations and we […]
Meet Sean Curtis
Meet Sean, one of our own. Some people find Little Blessings and never really leave. Sean Curtis is an Army veteran who found his way here in 2021 during one of the hardest seasons of his life. He graduated in 2022 and never stopped showing up. Today he serves as our Veteran Advocacy Liaison because […]
Horses Can Read Emotions
Did you know horses can read emotions? This is one of the things that never fails to amaze me about this work. When a veteran steps into the arena carrying stress, grief, or anger they may not even have words for yet, the horse already knows. And it responds with exactly what is needed in […]
Beyond the Mission: Being an Executive Director
Ever wonder what running a nonprofit really looks like? Spoiler: it looks a lot like this! A desk that tells the whole story, back to back meetings, time in the arena, and somewhere in between all of it, filming social media content. This is the real, unfiltered day in the life of leading a mission […]
Some days, the horses are the answer.
Some days, the horses are the answer. Equestrian therapy | Veterans | Mental Health