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A Unique Equine Experience in the Greater Austin metro area
WELCOME to Minis and Friends, a dedicated 501c3 organization located in the vibrant south Austin area! Since our journey began in 2007, we've been spreading joy with our beloved miniature horses—B.B, Emily, Fiona, JooneyBelle, Mini Pearl, and Wiggins. While COVID posed challenges, we are excited to continue bringing smiles and happiness to our community. If you're a mini horse owner interested in making a difference, we invite you to join us in sharing this wonderful experience with local residential facilities and non-profits. For more information, please email us at info@minisandfriends.org!
Current Visit Locations:
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Brookdale of Westlake
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Helping Hands Home (non-profit)
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Marbridge Villa (non-profit)
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Querencia Barton Creek
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(special events + residential
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Settlement Home (non-profit)
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Silverado Barton Springs Memory Care
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Solstice at Austin
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Village on the Park Onion Creek
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Assisted Living
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Watermark at Southpark
How can we schedule with you?
Bring joy to your residents with a visit from our adorable miniature horses! Located in the South Austin area, we offer engaging 90-minute visits that can take place indoors or outdoors. If you’re interested in scheduling a visit, please contact us at info@minisandfriends.org. We kindly request donations from profit-making businesses to help support our mission.
DONATE
We are 100% donation and volunteer-based. Our little equine therapists bring smiles, hope and happiness. Help us to reach those who need their gentle touch by "Donating" today
Sponsorships available! We need business and company support as well as individuals. New levels coming soon!
In-Kind Donations always appreciated:
Hay (Coastal)
Beet Pulp (Shreds only)
Building Materials
Goat panels (smaller than horse panels)
Fencing (2x4 horse fencing)
ALL ABOUT US
Mini-Owner Thank You - our Austin mini-owner has dedicated three visits per month to attend visits to our mission target area in South Austin - there are so many facilities that want us to come - 2007-2019 when COVID hit- we are desparately looking for additional mini owners to work with us in the Austin area.
Julia and Mom Betty - joined us in 2013 from a referral from Dr. Joyce at Austin Equine. We are so glad she found and joined us. Julia handles all aspects of her minis as her mom Betty, is our honorary member at 100 years young. We call her our supervisor :) Since COVID, she is our only Austin mini-owner and is currently working on Saturdays and Sundays. She is also on the board of directors. She has 6 working minis - B.B. (Betty's Boy), Emily, Fiona, Jooney Bell, Mini Pearl and Wiggins . Meet them on our Meet the Minis page.
Volunteers are the lifeline of Minis and Friends. We work in 2 people teams, a front end, and a back end using our theory of working with trained miniature horses, called Equine Guided Interactions (EGI).
Potential new volunteers will now be given dates of visits they can attend and be trained hands-on. They will then be able to determine if working with us is what they want to do.
We now work on Saturdays and one Sunday per month. Saturday usually in the AM, Sunday early afternoon.
We do require attending 1 visit per month when scheduled to remain active.
Age Limitations:
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16 and up with parent
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70+ we do have volunteer activities, just not a mini-handler
Sign up on Volunteer Match or download an application and email it to: minisandfriendsvolunteers@gmail.com