Where Healing Begins
Through Connection
Our Mission
Quiet Cadence, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to empowering Healthcare Workers, First Responders, Police Officers, Teachers, Veterans, and their families through impactful equine-based experiences.
Our mission is to nurture healing, strengthen connections, and support personal growth in those who serve our communities.
Our Story
Quiet Cadence was founded in response to the unprecedented levels of burnout among frontline workers in our community. Seeing the mental and emotional toll on those who dedicate their lives to helping others, we knew there had to be a better way to support them. With a deep commitment to mental health and well-being, we created a space where frontline workers, teachers, and veterans can find relief, connection, and resilience through equine-facilitated experiences. By partnering with other community resources, we strive to provide meaningful support and healing opportunities for those who serve our communities every day.
Who We Serve
At Quiet Cadence, we are deeply committed to supporting those who serve and protect our communities. First Responders, Police Officers, Healthcare Workers, Veterans, and Teachers often face mental and physical burnout, PTSD, anxiety, stress, and depression at rates that significantly surpass those in the general population. These challenges can take a significant toll on their well-being. Through our equine-based experiences, we have seen firsthand how working with horses can offer healing and recovery for these ailments. We firmly believe that horses provide a unique and powerful way to help individuals process trauma, build resilience, and find peace in their journey toward healing.
Equine Connections
What are equine experiences?
Equine experiences at Quiet Cadence are powerful, ground-based interactions with horses that support emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and personal growth. These experiences are not about riding, but about relationship—observing, connecting, and engaging with horses in a way that allows for deep inner work. Horses are prey animals, which means they’re highly sensitive to their environment and the energy of those around them. They live in the present moment and are masters at reading nonverbal cues—skills that allow them to mirror human emotions with honesty, clarity, and zero judgment.
For our five pillars—
first responders, law enforcement, healthcare workers, teachers, and veterans—this kind of reflection can be life-changing. These professions often involve high stress, emotional suppression, and exposure to trauma. Horses can help uncover and gently process the effects of anxiety, hypervigilance, emotional exhaustion, grief, moral injury, and even symptoms of PTSD. Because horses respond in real-time, participants get immediate, embodied feedback that helps them reconnect with their own emotions, build self-trust, and experience a sense of calm and grounding.
Equine experiences offer a safe, supportive space to begin letting go of what’s been carried for too long—and to take the next step toward healing.
Get Involved
Donate
Your Generosity Makes Healing Possible
At Quiet Cadence, your donation helps us create a space where healing begins with the
gentle wisdom of horses. With your support, we offer equine-assisted programs for first
responders, healthcare workers, law enforcement, teachers, and Veterans—those who
serve others and often carry invisible wounds.
Volunteer
Volunteers are at the core of what we do—bringing compassion, energy, and skills that help create a safe and healing space for first responders, healthcare workers, law enforcement, teachers, and Veterans.
At Quiet Cadence, we blend service with connection, purpose with joy. Volunteering here means joining a team that believes in the power of presence, the wisdom of horses, and the strength of community.
Participate
At Quiet Cadence, participation is all about stepping into a slower rhythm—one that allows space for healing, connection, and growth. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Central Washington mountains, our equine-assisted sessions offer a unique, restorative experience for individuals and families alike. Whether you're a teacher, first responder, healthcare worker, law enforcement professional, veteran—or simply someone seeking calm and clarity—we invite you to join us.
Our Partners
Testimonials
- Team Building Participant"This experience far exceeded my expectations. There’s something about the smell of horses—it stays with you in the best way. Unlike other team-building events I’ve attended, this one wasn’t about worksheets or surface-level activities. It was real. It was raw. Watching my co-workers struggle in certain moments was hard, but it brought out a level of empathy and understanding I didn’t expect. We walked away with more meaningful connections and a deeper respect for one another."