November 2022 by Kathy Van Mullekom Meet animals and their humans who bring hope and more to people who need it. When Rocky and MacKenna Pence see each other, you instantly know they are BFFs. Rocky’s ears perk up, and MacKenna’s eyes light up. It’s a loving bond and a therapeutic … [Read more...]
92.9 The Wave Interview – Be My Guest: Untamed Spirit
This morning on Be My Guest we welcomed Untamed Spirit Founder and Executive Director, Barb Ford to talk about the new mental health programs they offer, how encounters and experiences at Untamed Spirit heal, and the way COVID-19 has impacted the farm. - Jen Lewis … [Read more...]
There’s a different kind of therapy at this Pungo Farm
By Melanie Occhiuzzo, Southside Daily - June 14, 2019 VIRGINIA BEACH — Untamed Spirit is a nonprofit therapeutic and educational program nestled in the heart of Pungo farmland. The program uses a combination of conventional, art, equine and special needs focused therapies, said Barbara Ford, … [Read more...]
Tidewater Family Magazine: Connecting with Horses
We are thrilled to have been featured in the March 2018 issue of Tidewater Family Magazine! March 2018, by Lydia Schoepflin-Streibel, Published in Community In this more-than-one-horse town, kids and adults take pleasure in riding on trails and jumping over fences. But a few local barns … [Read more...]
Hoof Day with Paige Poss
Hoof Day with Paige Poss focused on exploring the anatomy of horse hooves in an effort to educate and explore the relationships between form, function and how we trim and shoe horses. Poss' previous audiences have included horse owners, farriers, veterinarians, Pony Clubs, community organizations … [Read more...]