Wild Hearts Equine Therapy

08/19/2026

🐴❤️ We hosted a mind-blowing clinic! Horses and humans wearing heart-rate monitors provided incredible insights into our nervous systems. A HUGE thank you to world-renowned neurologist and author Dr. Steve Peters. Horse lovers from all over learned research-based ways to deepen their relationships with horses and help them become “super learners.” Everyone loved the practical sessions with horses co-led by Dr. Peters and our founder, Jessica Fry.

Want to take your connection with horses to a whole new level? Check out A Horse’s Life: The Neuroscience of Equine Welfare by Dr. Stephen Peters, Mark Rashid, and Crissi McDonald. Grab it on Amazon or pick it up at our Wild Hearts Collaborative Farm Store (open 10–4 Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 598 Wild Hearts Way in Seneca).

Horse Brain Science - Simplified by Dr. Stephen Peters Considering the Horse, Mark Rashid Crissi McDonald

07/31/2026

We LOVED being part of the last two Oconee Farm Crawls and are so grateful to be selected again! 🐴💚 This is such an incredibly organized event—and a wonderful celebration of our community. Thank you, Farm Crawl team, for featuring and including us! We can't wait to welcome everyone again! ✨

07/25/2026

One of our 4-day spots that includes riding opened up! This is a FANTASTIC opportunity to elevate your horsemanship. Please email [email protected] if you're interested in joining us.

July 25 Update: We have one spot left for the 4-day + riding. Grab it before it's gone by emailing [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you!

07/09/2026

SUPER excited! Hearts full of gratitude! Come see us at this awesome festival Friday and learn about our equine therapy programs for individuals and groups! BREWS on the Alley Spittoono

07/08/2026

🎶🐴 Hope you'll stop by our Wild Hearts table this Friday and enjoy amazing live music, great company, and a refreshing drink from the BREWS on the Alley truck! Huge thanks to BREWS for so generously donating a portion of the event's proceeds to Wild Hearts. ❤️ Each purchase will help people experience life-changing connections with our rescued horses. And thank you Spittoono for featuring us at the festival!! 💙

🇺🇸 Only 3 days to go!

Who's ready for one more night celebrating America's 250th birthday with live music, and community?

Freedom 250 Fest is almost here, and we can't wait to fill Alexander Amphitheater with great music, local vendors, and community spirit.

🎸 Live music from:
• The War Cry Band
• The Wobblers
• Stone Echo

📅 Friday, July 10
📍 Alexander Amphitheater | Seneca, SC
🕒 Event starts at 3 PM | Live music begins at 5 PM

Bring your lawn chairs, bring your friends, and let's make it a night to remember. 🇺🇸 ❤️

07/06/2026

🐴 💝 Tomorrow's the night! Dine in or grab dinner to go Tuesday July 7 and get 10% off at Vangeli's -- plus, the incredibly generous owners will donate 10% of the evening's proceeds to Wild Hearts! Book your table soon at Vangelisbistro.com and we hope to see you there. So grateful for our community's wonderful support of our mission! 🫶 ❤️

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Join us tomorrow night at our 10 and 10 event supporting Wild Hearts Equine Therapy. Enjoy 10% off your dinner, and we’ll donate 10% of your ticket to Wild Hearts Equine Therapy, book now!

Wild Hearts helped two of our owner's family members and holds a special place in our hearts. They are dedicated to fostering physical, emotional and behavioral growth in programs that utilize the intuitive nature of the horse to enrich the quality of life for people of all ages. Each week, more than 100 individuals experience life-changing connections with 40+ rescued horses at Wild Hearts.

07/01/2026

It's too hot to cook! Dine with us July 7 -- reserve your spot at the fabulous Vangeli's, and you'll get 10% off your bill, plus Vangeli's will donate 10% of the night's proceeds to support our mission. Please share this post and help us honor Vangeli's commitment to supporting local nonprofits by filling every table! Each wonderful meal will bring life-changing connections with our rescued horses to people in need right here in our community. Mega gratitude to the Vangeli's team! We can't wait to see you there! 💚🐴 Book your spot here: https://vangelisbistro.com and THANK YOU for making a difference!

Join us Tuesday, July 7th for our July 10 and 10 event with Wild Hearts Equine Therapy!

Enjoy 10% off your dinner, and we’ll donate 10% of your ticket to Wild Hearts Equine Therapy. Wild Hearts helped two of our owner's family members and holds a special place in our hearts. As part of our 10 & 10 Night, we’ll donate 10% of the night's proceeds to Wild Hearts to help people in the Upstate thrive. Each week, more than 100 individuals experience life-changing connections with 40+ rescued horses at Wild Hearts.

05/19/2026

So many souls, for over a decade, have come to call Wild Hearts their sanctuary. It’s their place of peace, belonging, and possibility. Now, that essence has been beautifully captured through song, verse, and film. “Sanctuary,” premiered at our recent gala, is a beautiful work born from connections formed on our farm and inspired by gifted artists’ desire to support Wild Hearts and bring their experiences to life.

Our hearts are incredibly grateful for this extraordinary gift from such talented, passionate people. We hope "Sanctuary" helps people everywhere recognize the transformative power of horse-human connections.

“Sanctuary”

Composed by Pam Murdock, Wild Hearts Volunteer

Arranged by Kathryn Russ, Wild Hearts Client

Performed by Kathryn Russ with Ben Peeler of The Wallflowers

Videography by Ashley Frye, Wild Hearts Facilitator

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Kathryn Russ The Wallflowers

I was honored to collaborate with songwriter Pam Murdock, videographer/photographer Ashley Frye, and musician Ben Peeler to bring this song "Sanctuary" to li...

05/17/2026

ISO experienced fundraiser and event planner. Flexible contractor role with a customizable full- or part-time schedule and the opportunity to work on a beautiful 32-acre farm at a well-established and fast-growing nonprofit. Be part of a dedicated team making a meaningful impact in people’s lives!

Compensation will be discussed with selected candidates and may include complimentary horse boarding.

Job Title: Director of Fundraising & Events

Position Summary: Connect people to a meaningful mission by leading all fundraising efforts to achieve revenue goals, including an annual gala, a golf outing, various campaigns, and other events and initiatives. The role offers the chance to build off recent fundraising success and a solid base of donors and sponsors.

Reports to: Executive Director

Key Responsibilities:
* Strategy: Orchestrate and implement impactful events that are closely aligned with growth plans and achieve revenue and donor engagement goals, meeting or exceeding budgeted revenue goals. Lead budgeting processes for fundraising initiatives to ensure financial sustainability and accountability.
* Ex*****on: Plan and run each fundraising opportunity, from concept to completion. Includes securing space, negotiating contracts with vendors, designing programs, developing a robust donor/sponsor database, implementing promotional campaigns, managing sales, and identifying, cultivating and personally soliciting potential corporate sponsors and donors.
* Leadership: Galvanize Wild Hearts team members, connect dots, and improve processes to maximize fundraising. This requires collaborating closely with the leadership team and staff; recruiting and leading volunteers to support events, applying analytics-driven rigor to initiatives to continuously improve efficiency and profitability, and attending area events (some evenings and weekends required).

Qualifications:
* 5+ years of direct experience designing and running leading fundraising programs.
* Demonstrated individual success at securing sponsorships and achieving revenue goals.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a proven ability to foster long-term relationships with key stakeholders
* Self-motivated and able to work independently.
* Experience with equine programs is not required, but is appreciated.

Who Will Thrive in This Role:
* An experienced relationship-builder who can give specific examples of soliciting contributions from corporations and/or individual donors.
* A dynamic, authentic leader who energizes colleagues and volunteers.
* A goal-focused professional who is proactive, organized, and ambitious.

How to Apply: Submit resume and a brief statement of interest to Jessica Fry: [email protected]

About Wild Hearts: Wild Hearts is a mission-driven, fast-growing organization dedicated to transforming lives through equine-assisted services. Serving more than 100 individuals each week across the Upstate, Wild Hearts partners rescued horses with veterans, at-risk youth, survivors of abuse and trafficking, and individuals with special needs. Since 2015, our services have helped foster confidence, connection, and healing.

04/17/2026

“Exciting.” “Unique.” “Moving.” The flood of compliments about our 2026 gala means the world to us! We’re especially touched that so many guests said that the evening felt therapeutic to them. What a wonderful shared experience – one that captured the essence of Wild Hearts and brought to life the power of curiosity, connections, authenticity, and empathy.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who showed up with kind, open, and generous hearts. We appreciate you for spending time with us, for seeing who we are, for believing in our work, and for playing a vital role in helping us shape lives across our community … amplifying hope and possibilities far beyond what we can see. With immense gratitude to:

* All gala guests
* Our corporate sponsors (see below)
* Numerous businesses and individuals who donated services and auction items
* Clemson University’s Faculty Jazz Combo: Monty Craig, Robert Nance and Mark Spede
* Clemson University Performing Arts Professor and Painter Shannon Robert
* Auctioneer Matt Holiday
* Event and catering staff at The Madren Center’s Owen Pavilion
* Our clients and partners who shared stories: Allyssa, Josh, Jasmine Road, Inc. and Ravenel Elementary School
* The artists who brought us the premiere of “Sanctuary” — composer Pam Murdock (Wild Hearts volunteer); arranged and performed by Kathryn Russ (Wild Hearts client) with Ben Peeler (member of The Wallflowers); and videographer Ashley Frye (Wild Hearts facilitator)
* Our gala team: Wild Hearts staff, volunteers, golf outing committee, and board members; Clemson University interns and athletes; numerous Wild Hearts friends and family members.

Thank You Corporate Sponsors! The Keowee Life - We Sell Keowee - The Cason Group, Lake Keowee - Melanie Fink, Dolly's Roofing, BASF Blue Ridge Eye Center, Appellation Wine SC Balanced Life Wellness, Brooks and Ross Cannon, Chattooga River Fly Shop, Clemson Coins, Currency, Bullion & Jewelry, Clemson Family Dentistry, Crescent Financial Advisors, Divine Rods, Mack Family Legacy Farm Nellie Ruth's Southern Kitchen and Cocktails, Presst Food & Wine Sassafrass Flower Farm, SouthState Bank, The Sunshine Speech Co., Topline Supply Inc., Vets Helping Vets of Anderson