Established in 2001, Angel Heart Farm is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that uses equine assisted therapy for children facing chronic or life threatening illness and their families in conjunction with their medical treatments. The only program of its kind in Middle Tennessee, Angel Heart Farm serves children who are facing a host of illnesses including all forms of cancer, brain tumors, heart, liver issues, blood disorders, cystic fibrosis and several other life threatening illnesses. Families from all over the Southeast including Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio have come to AHF for the unique therapy we provide
Angel Heart Farm is unique to the fact we work with the entire family, not just the child facing an illness. On a case by case basis, AHF works directly with children's nurses, physicians, child life specialists and social workers to ensure each child receives an experience at the farm that is most beneficial to them and their entire family. Our belief is if one person in the family is ill, the entire family unit changes. Many times the siblings need the extra attention and support. Our goal is to bring families together in a strong, healthy and safe environment filled with compassion and love in a time when they need it the most. Studies have proven that pet therapy can improve one's mental and physical health, shorten recovery time, and decrease incidents of depression in adults as well as children.
Our goals are simple: Help kids be kids away from all the medical necessities and bring joy into their lives through horses and nature; allow families to reconnect in a peaceful and caring environment at no cost.
To date, over 350 children and their families have experienced the peace and bond of equine assisted therapy through hands on experiences which include brushing, feeding and riding as well as competing in local and regional horse shows.
over 350 families have experienced the peace and bond of equine assisted therapy
About Angel heart farm
Meet the courageous kids of Angel heart farm
our story
We are celebrating our 20th year serving children and their families battling cancer and other life threatening illnesses with our own brand of equine therapy. We have been blessed to serve these amazing warrior families during a difficult time in their lives and have fallen in love with each and every family we have served.
So many changes over the past years, we have grown so much thanks to the love, kindness and support of our private and public donors and foundations, so many companies with their in kind contributions, our volunteers and of course our families. We continue to serve our families at no cost for any of our services, thanks to you all.
Many of our kids are competing at horse shows and not only winning ribbons but confidence and tons of smiles. We are gearing up for several shows starting in the spring as well as hosting our first show in August at the Oak Grove Equestrian Facility in August with the horse show woman extraordinaire Bonni Six. Please visit our events page to read more about it.
We are continuing our partnership with our favorite hockey team the Nashville Predators at Hockey Fight Cancer Nights with our little Buddy at the Bridgestone Arena. Next game April 9th! Their foundation helped create our upstairs family room in 2021 that is a huge hit with our families, a Predators/Music City Theme of course!
Many irons in the fire this year and we look forward in sharing them with you all on our Angel Heart Farm, Nashville Facebook page, Instagram and website.
We are always looking for wonderful volunteers to help us on the farm, with the horses and families. We have several sponsorship opportunities for the children and equine crew as well. Feel free to reach out via email to angelheartfarm@gmail.com or call 615 566 4976.
with Grace and Gratitude
Tracy Kujawa
Executive Director/Founder
a letter from our executive director
