UNBRIDLED CHANGE · PROJECT REHOME
After 18 Years,
We're Asking for Your Help
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Unbridled Change is not closing – but our physical home is. And our herd needs yours.
For 18 years, we transformed a hay field in Boones Mill, VA into a year-round healing sanctuary that served thousands of clients – children in foster care, veterans, youth in recovery court, and adults reclaiming themselves after trauma. That chapter is now coming to a close. Our 9 horses, 2 donkeys, 2 barn cats, and 5 chickens need new forever homes, and we need your help to get them there.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
There Are 4 Ways to Support Project Rehome
01
Donate Funds
This move was unexpected and the timeline is short. We're raising $40,000 in unrestricted funds to cover relocation costs. Every amount helps and is deeply appreciated.
02
Spread The Word
Share this page or the donation link with friends and family. Every share gets us closer to the $40,000 goal.
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03
Volunteer Your Time
Later this summer (late July / August), we'll need hands on the ground to help break down our facility and assist with farm work and sale days. Dates TBD – sign up to be notified.
04
Adopt a Herd Member
Our herd includes 9 horses, 2 donkeys, 2 barn/therapy cats, & 5 chickens – each with their own story, personality, & gifts. Meet them below and apply to give 1 (or more) their next forever home.
THE UNBRIDLED CHANGE FAMILY
Meet the Herd
Every member of this herd has been trained in the art of relationship – not obedience. They are seasoned in unmounted psychotherapy and coaching work, and seek to find relationship with the humans they partner with. We do not see horses as tools. They are partners.
Update! 9 of our 11 equine partners have new homes! However we are still taking application of interest for 2 equines and 2 barn / therapy cats. Thank you for your interest and support for helping us find them their new homes!
Herd members still looking to be rehomed:
Wiscey
15 yrs · Friesian/Morgan CrossÂ
An orphan foal raised by Michelle since 5 months old. Excels in advanced liberty work (Carolyn Resnick Method) but requires a genuine relationship before he'll offer it.
LIBERTY WORK
Orion
5 yrs · QH/Percheron Cross · ~17 hands
Young, smart, willing, and big. Cleared by a vet to start undersaddle work. Just started client sessions and taking to it beautifully. Needs healthy leadership and clear boundaries.
LIBERTY WORK
Neptune & Rajah
Office / Barn Therapy Cats
Excellent with clients and exceptionally talented at managing the local small mammal population. Best suited for barn or outdoor environments – not ideal as indoor-only cats.
LIBERTY WORKSuccessfully Rehomed
Ginger Snap
~21 yrs · QH/Arab Cross
The Queen. She lives for connection, loves a crowd, and thrives in liberty. Will happily let a whole group groom her at once. Limited undersaddle work due to old stifle injury.
LIBERTY WORK
Delilah
~28–30 yrs · Arab/Oldenburg Cross
The Grandma. Quietly observant, a little reserved at first – but when she chooses her person, the connection is something to witness. Retired from mounted work, fully engaged in unmounted sessions.
UNMOUNTED
Cocoa Puff
~20 yrs · Wild Mount Rogers Pony
A spitfire with a soft center. Rounded up from the wild, she teaches clients to read body language and honor boundaries. Not ridable. Excellent in liberty and client work.
LIBERTY WORK
Flower & Knipper (Donkeys)
Mother / Daughter Pair
Halter and lead savvy – and donkey-level opinionated about why they should follow you. They love client work and currently companion the retired horses. Need managed grass access during spring and fall.
BONDED PAIR
Ginger Snap
~21 yrs · QH/Arab Cross
The Queen. She lives for connection, loves a crowd, and thrives in liberty. Will happily let a whole group groom her at once. Limited undersaddle work due to old stifle injury.
LIBERTY WORK
Delilah
~28–30 yrs · Arab/Oldenburg Cross
The Grandma. Quietly observant, a little reserved at first – but when she chooses her person, the connection is something to witness. Retired from mounted work, fully engaged in unmounted sessions.
UNMOUNTED
Peppy
27 yrs · QH · "The Protector"
The Grandpa. If equine therapy had a schoolmaster, it would be Peppy. Semi-retired, 1–2 sessions at a time. Not suitable for a mixed herd as he can become possessive of mares.
SEMI-RETIRED
Steel
22 yrs · QH · HYPP
A deeply sensitive soul with a seizure disorder managed well with flower essences and acupressure. Prefers 1-on-1 in small groups (max 4–5). A powerful teacher for clients exploring real connection.
SPECIALIST CARE
Diesel
26 yrs · 17.2h American Warmblood
Fully retired with special needs due to age. Looking for a peaceful retirement home. Contact Michelle for full care details.
RETIREMENT HOME
Puzzle
~36 yrs · Shetland Pony Cross
Fully retired. A gentle elder. Looking for a peaceful retirement home. Contact Michelle for full care details.
RETIREMENT HOME
5 Barn Chickens
Incl. Chandelier & Cupcake · Farm Life
Five hardworking barn and insect control chickens – including the irresistibly named Chandelier and Cupcake – looking for a new farm home.
FARM HOMELIFE AT UNBRIDLED CHANGE
18 Years of Connection
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Before You Apply
- All herd members are barefoot, current on vaccinations, and having their annual teeth float in June 2026.
- Transportation is the responsibility of the adopting party. For multiple animals, Michelle can help arrange professional hauling if needed.
- Each animal comes with one month of their current feed and supplements to ease the transition. Hay can be donated if round bale storage is available.
- Halters, sheets/blankets, and tack (where applicable) will go with each animal.
- Michelle is available to train staff and consult on liberty work, the Bridge of Connection method, acupressure, and energy work for horses.
"Horses are not machines or objects for a human to control or for our gratification. They are sentient beings with their own personalities, emotions, opinions, and needs."
- MICHELLE HOLLING-BROOKS
ABOUT MICHELLE & HER APPROACH
The Horses Are Partners, Not Props
Michelle Holling-Brooks has been working professionally with horses since 2000 – in traditional horsemanship and equine-partnered therapy through PATH, EAGALA, Natural Lifemanship, and beyond. The entire herd has been trained in the Carolyn Resnick Method – relationship-first, liberty-centered, consent-based.
If your program cannot allow this level of freedom in sessions, these are not the horses for you. If it can – Michelle is here to help you continue that work.
READY TO OPEN YOUR HEART AND YOUR HOME?
Apply to Give a Herd Member Their Next Chapter
Whether you're interested in one horse, a bonded pair, or the whole herd – or even exploring what it might look like to become a new physical home for Unbridled Change's equine program – we'd love to hear from you.
EVEN IF YOU CAN'T ADOPT
You Can Still Make a Difference
$40,000
FUNDRAISING GOAL · PROJECT REHOMEÂ
Every dollar goes directly toward covering the unexpected costs of this transition – vet costs, relocation costs, facility breakdown, and care during the rehoming period.
UNBRIDLED CHANGE · PROJECT REHOME
After 18 Years,
We're Asking for Your Help
Unbridled Change is not closing – but our physical home is. And our herd needs yours.
For 18 years, we transformed a hay field in Boones Mill, VA into a year-round healing sanctuary that served thousands of clients – children in foster care, veterans, youth in recovery court, and adults reclaiming themselves after trauma. That chapter is now coming to a close. Our 9 horses, 2 donkeys, 2 barn cats, and 5 chickens need new forever homes, and we need your help to get them there.
HELP US RAISE FUNDS ↓HOW YOU CAN HELP
There Are 4 Ways to Support Project Rehome
01
Donate Funds
This move was unexpected and the timeline is short. We're raising $40,000 in unrestricted funds to cover relocation costs. Every amount helps and is deeply appreciated.
02
Adopt a Herd Member
Our herd includes 9 horses, 2 donkeys, 2 barn/therapy cats, & 5 chickens – each with their own story, personality, & gifts. Meet them below and apply to give 1 (or more) their next forever home.
03
Volunteer Your Time
Later this summer (late July / August), we'll need hands on the ground to help break down our facility and assist with farm work and sale days. Dates TBD – sign up to be notified.
04
Spread The Word
Share this page or the donation link with friends and family. Every share gets us closer to the $40,000 goal.
THE UNBRIDLED CHANGE FAMILY
Meet the Herd
Every member of this herd has been trained in the art of relationship – not obedience. They are seasoned in unmounted psychotherapy and coaching work, and seek to find relationship with the humans they partner with. We do not see horses as tools. They are partners.
Update! 9 of our 11 equine partners have new homes! However we are still taking application of interest for 2 equines and 2 barn / therapy cats. Thank you for your interest and support for helping us find them their new homes!
MARE HERD
Ginger Snap
~21 yrs · QH/Arab Cross
The Queen. She lives for connection, loves a crowd, and thrives in liberty. Will happily let a whole group groom her at once. Limited undersaddle work due to old stifle injury.
LIBERTY WORK
Delilah
~28–30 yrs · Arab/Oldenburg Cross
The Grandma. Quietly observant, a little reserved at first – but when she chooses her person, the connection is something to witness. Retired from mounted work, fully engaged in unmounted sessions.
UNMOUNTED
Cocoa Puff
~20 yrs · Wild Mount Rogers Pony
A spitfire with a soft center. Rounded up from the wild, she teaches clients to read body language and honor boundaries. Not ridable. Excellent in liberty and client work.
LIBERTY WORKGELDING HERD
Peppy
27 yrs · QH · "The Protector"
The Grandpa. If equine therapy had a schoolmaster, it would be Peppy. Semi-retired, 1–2 sessions at a time. Not suitable for a mixed herd as he can become possessive of mares.
SEMI-RETIRED
Steel
22 yrs · QH · HYPP
A deeply sensitive soul with a seizure disorder managed well with flower essences and acupressure. Prefers 1-on-1 in small groups (max 4–5). A powerful teacher for clients exploring real connection.
SPECIALIST CARE
Wiscey
15 yrs · Friesian/Morgan Cross
An orphan foal raised by Michelle since 5 months old. Excels in advanced liberty work (Carolyn Resnick Method) but requires a genuine relationship before he'll offer it.
LIBERTY WORK
Orion
5 yrs · QH/Percheron Cross · ~17 hands
Young, smart, willing, and big. Cleared by a vet to start undersaddle work. Just started client sessions and taking to it beautifully. Needs healthy leadership and clear boundaries.
IN TRAININGRETIRED HORSES
Diesel
26 yrs · 17.2h American Warmblood
Fully retired with special needs due to age. Looking for a peaceful retirement home. Contact Michelle for full care details.
RETIREMENT HOME
Puzzle
~36 yrs · Shetland Pony Cross
Fully retired. A gentle elder. Looking for a peaceful retirement home. Contact Michelle for full care details.
RETIREMENT HOMEDONKEYS
Flower & Knipper
Mother / Daughter Pair
Halter and lead savvy – and donkey-level opinionated about why they should follow you. They love client work and currently companion the retired horses. Need managed grass access during spring and fall.
BONDED PAIRBARN CATS & CHICKENS
Neptune & Rajah
Office / Barn Therapy Cats
Excellent with clients and exceptionally talented at managing the local small mammal population. Best suited for barn or outdoor environments – not ideal as indoor-only cats.
5 Barn Chickens
Incl. Chandelier & Cupcake · Farm Life
Five hardworking barn and insect control chickens – including the irresistibly named Chandelier and Cupcake – looking for a new farm home.
LIFE AT UNBRIDLED CHANGE
18 Years of Connection
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Before You Apply
- All herd members are barefoot, current on vaccinations, and having their annual teeth float in June 2026.
- Transportation is the responsibility of the adopting party. For multiple animals, Michelle can help arrange professional hauling if needed.
- Each animal comes with one month of their current feed and supplements to ease the transition. Hay can be donated if round bale storage is available.
- Halters, sheets/blankets, and tack (where applicable) will go with each animal.
- Michelle is available to train staff and consult on liberty work, the Bridge of Connection method, acupressure, and energy work for horses.
ABOUT MICHELLE & HER APPROACH
The Horses Are Partners, Not Props
Michelle Holling-Brooks has been working professionally with horses since 2000 – in traditional horsemanship and equine-partnered therapy through PATH, EAGALA, Natural Lifemanship, and beyond. The entire herd has been trained in the Carolyn Resnick Method – relationship-first, liberty-centered, consent-based.
If your program cannot allow this level of freedom in sessions, these are not the horses for you. If it can – Michelle is here to help you continue that work.
"Horses are not machines or objects for a human to control or for our gratification. They are sentient beings with their own personalities, emotions, opinions, and needs."
- MICHELLE HOLLING-BROOKS
READY TO OPEN YOUR HEART AND YOUR HOME?
Apply to Give a Herd Member Their Next Chapter
Whether you're interested in one horse, a bonded pair, or the whole herd – or even exploring what it might look like to become a new physical home for Unbridled Change's equine program – we'd love to hear from you.
EVEN IF YOU CAN'T ADOPT
You Can Still Make a Difference
$40,000
FUNDRAISING GOAL · PROJECT REHOMEÂ
Every dollar goes directly toward covering the unexpected costs of this transition – vet costs, relocation costs, facility breakdown, and care during the rehoming period.