UPDATE: The April 1, 2026, Hanging with the Herd event is filled up.
Mending Strides Ranch, at 8636 Blair Rd., Mint Hill, North Carolina, is an equine-assisted psychotherapy facility in the Charlotte Metro area that focuses exclusively on mental well-being.
The programs at Mending Strides empower clients to develop new skills to improve their mental wellness and self-confidence. For those recovering from the effects of trauma, our licensed therapists and equine specialist team guide clients to understand and view their past differently and learn to find more joy in life, through:
Meditation Trails
Mindfulness & Grounding
Developing Life Skills
Caring For the Herd
Hanging with the Herd
Hanging With the Herd is a FREE one-hour session for adults, generally occurs from 12 to 1 pm on the first Wednesday of the month. Registration is required.The next Hanging with the Herd is on April 1, 2026.
It is a time to relax, meet the horses and hear their rescue stories, groom and just relax.
At Hanging with the Herd:
Practice Mindfulness, grounding or forest bathing
Meet the Herd
Groom and take pictures
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