Beyond The Barn- Cooper Ridge

Training our animal partners is about so much more than teaching tricks! In this episode, we’ll talk about how clicker training, target training, lead work, and other skills help our animals stay engaged, build confidence, provide enrichment, and strengthen the human-animal bond. At Cooper Ridge Farm, training is an important part of caring for and working alongside our animal partners.

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Join us as we talk about what enrichment means, the different ways we use it with our animal partners, and why it’s such an important part of what we do here at Cooper Ridge!

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Join us as we share the exciting updates happening at Cooper Ridge Farm. From upcoming events and fundraisers, to new partnerships and our move to a new property, we're giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how these changes are shaping the future of our participants, animal partners, and the farm!

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Join us on this episode of Beyond the Barn as we sit down with our Occupational Therapy graduate student, Alexis, to discuss the research project she completed during her time at Cooper Ridge Farm. We explore what inspired her research on animal-assisted interventions, what it was like conducting research in a farm setting, and the valuable insights she gained along the way. Whether you're passionate about occupational therapy, research, or the human-animal bond, you won't want to miss this conversation!https://cooperridgefarm.org/

Join us as we sit down with our farm veterinarian, Dr. Marlee, and volunteer Kristyna, a future veterinarian, to explore the vital role animal health and welfare play in animal-assisted services. Whether you're an animal lover, interested in veterinary medicine, or simply curious about the impact of the human-animal connection, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

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Join us as we sit down with a very special guest, who started out as a participant receiving sessions at the farm, and has now grown into a new role of a staff member!

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Come along with us as we attend the Human-Animal Interaction Conference at Green Chimneys. Join us as we talk about the insights we gained, the people we met, and how we hope to bring these ideas back to strengthen our programs and impact at Cooper Ridge Farm!

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In this episode, we sit down with one of our participants and his mom to hear about their experience on the farm. They share favorite moments, meaningful progress, and how animal-assisted therapy has made an impact in their lives.

If you want to learn more about what we do at Cooper Ridge Farm, check out our website: www.cooperridgefarm.org

In this episode of Beyond the Barn, we sit down with Carolyne K. to talk about what Speech and Language Therapy can look like on a farm setting. We explore how working with animals and engaging in hands-on farm activities can support communication, confidence, and connection.

Join us as we discuss why speech and language development is so important and how the farm creates unique opportunities for growth.

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In this episode, we’re spotlighting Jenny and Zeus and how their unique behaviors shape our therapy sessions.

We’ll share what makes each of them special and how participants learn to read their cues, build trust, and grow through connection. From body language to big personality moments, discover how Jenny and Zeus help teach patience and confidence in powerful, hands-on ways.

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In Episode 3 of Beyond The Barn, we break down what it truly takes to add an animal into a therapy session.

From screening and training, to consent, safety, and participant readiness, we share the intentional planning behind animal-assisted therapy and why animals are always partners, not tools for a session.

A must-listen for professionals and curious farm friends alike!

Check out our website for more information about what we do at Cooper Ridge Farm: https://cooperridgefarm.org/

In this episode of Beyond The Barn, we dive into what Animal Assisted Therapy looks like at Cooper Ridge and why it matters. We break down the terminology behind Animal Assisted Interventions, explain how therapy sessions work on the farm, and explore the important role animals play in each experience.

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In our very first episode, we invite you onto our farm and into the heart of why this podcast exists. We share our story and explore how animal-assisted interventions support healing, connection, and growth. You’ll learn what AAI really looks like beyond simple interaction, why it matters, and how it shows up in everyday life here at Cooper Ridge Farm. We’ll also give you a glimpse of what’s ahead this season—honest conversations, real stories, and insights of just how powerful the human-animal bond really is.