Resources & Support

Hospice of Lenawee’s Mending Hearts Retreat, in partnership with Miracle Meadows Ranch, offered grieving individuals and families a unique opportunity to find comfort, connection, and healing through meaningful interactions with horses. Equine-assisted experiences can encourage trust, mindfulness, emotional expression, and a sense of calm—creating space for participants to process grief in ways that may be difficult to express with words. Surrounded by the peaceful setting of the ranch, families were able to remember and honor their loved ones while connecting with one another and the horses. Through these shared experiences, participants were encouraged to move from feelings of isolation and loneliness toward connection, confidence, and empowerment as they continued their healing journey.