<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Stable Strides Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stable Strides offers unmounted equine-facilitated  programs for youth, adults, military families, and organizations, expanding access to horses.]]></description><link>https://www.stablestridesri.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:19:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.stablestridesri.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Attention Liberation Movement &#38; How Horses Guide Us Into Presence and Connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world of constant distraction, what does it mean to truly be present? A serendipitous bookstore discovery of Attensity! reveals how our attention is shaped—and how we can reclaim it. Through equine-facilitated learning, Stable Strides invites a return to presence, connection, and what it means to be fully human.]]></description><link>https://www.stablestridesri.org/post/attention-liberation-horses-presence-connection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d7d3fec55f668b53076e3e</guid><category><![CDATA[Insights]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:50:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad2f2b_431f5b4d63804940b333291803f7ffcf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ingrid Adolphs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to Mud Season at the Barn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mud season at the barn reminds us that growth isn’t always neat. Discover how equine-facilitated learning and time with horses help people slow down, connect, and grow.]]></description><link>https://www.stablestridesri.org/post/mud-season-equine-facilitated-learning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ae715e053d59350a130e7c</guid><category><![CDATA[Life at the Barn]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ea10c_86383dbe5e5945248700c7f3f43cb109~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Genna Heath</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Science and Heart of Equine Facilitated Learning: How Horses Help Us Grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Stable Strides Foundation, horses are more than companions — they’re partners in human growth, healing, and learning. Through Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL), participants build confidence, calm, and connection in a trauma-informed environment. Horses mirror our energy and emotions, teaching presence, empathy, and authentic communication. Each session offers a quiet space where growth unfolds naturally — one breath, one step, one moment at a time.]]></description><link>https://www.stablestridesri.org/post/the-science-and-heart-of-equine-facilitated-learning-how-horses-help-us-grow</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6901a56adb647af5d94aff8e</guid><category><![CDATA[Knowledge]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ad2f2b_a75d965ba8d64a7fa575fc44cb2be9b9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ingrid Adolphs</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>