Summit Acres Wellness by Ginny LaPrairie

06/10/2026

Stepping out of the herd and into the quiet.

I am taking a few days away to rest and recharge. I had to physically choose to step away, because as long as the endless cycle of farmette management and daily chores is right in my face, the pull to stay locked into that mental and physical grind is just too strong.

Stepping away required action on my part. This trip only became possible because of my incredible tribe—and my targeted ability to actually ask them for help. More than that, it required a deep, active practice of trust. It takes immense trust to hand over the reins, let go of control, and believe that the herd and the land are safe in others' hands while you tend to yourself. Built over time with my highest quality relationships...

While vacation is a hard-earned luxury, restorative practices are not. Rest is a biological necessity.

In my work, we do away with fences, arenas, and round pens. We meet the horses in total freedom—at liberty, in their natural element. In that open space, horses teach us how to connect without force, pressure, or expectations. They don't wait for a vacation to regulate their systems; they do it daily, right in the middle of the herd, relying on each other and trusting the collective safety of the group.

Right now, I am practicing that exact same freedom by removing myself from that daily mental and physical grind.

Restoration is the practice of removing the "fences" of our daily demands and letting ourselves just be. When we allow our systems to truly reset, we return with deeper presence, clearer boundaries, and a full cup.

I look forward to returning to the open fields soon, fully restored and ready to hold space for your journey.

Until then, how can you bring one small, necessary moment of restorative stillness into your day today—and what do you need to trust and let go of to make it happen? 🐴👇

06/10/2026

Horses don’t care about your bubble baths—they care about your internal consistency. 🐎

The women's wellness space most often focuses on comfort, but true growth requires a gentle edge of voluntary discomfort to expand your capacity without flooding your system.

The idea that horses are passive "mirrors" is a myth; they are active, intuitive responders who read your nervous system and beautifully expose the truth that you cannot lead others if you cannot first lead yourself.

Stepping into a space with a 1,400-pound animal completely at liberty forces your mind to drop its everyday worries and focus entirely on the present moment, offering your mind a true psychological break.

Once your system regulates enough to feel safe to the horse, the magic happens: a profound, two-way loop of mutual respect, trust, and deep capacity building.

How would choosing to be this cohesive impact your other connections?

05/20/2026

This Memorial Day weekend, our hearts carry a weight that words can barely hold. As a retired military family, this day is not an unofficial start to summer or a simple long weekend. It is a sacred roll call of the heroes my husband served alongside—spouses, friends, brothers, sisters, and children—who never made it home from their missions, or who were lost to the silent wounds they carried back with them. They were not victims; they were warriors who chose to stand in the gap, and they were giants among giants.

Together we live with the pride of their legacy, the memory of their lives, and the empty spaces these heroes left behind. We remember the milestones missed, the futures cut short, and the families who carry on with shattered hearts.

To everyone celebrating this weekend, I ask only this: look past the barbecues and the sales for just a moment. Say their names. Acknowledge the devastating cost of the freedoms we enjoy. These heroes gave everything so that we could live in peace.

As we gather, let us also remember that these heroes would want us to be together, sharing joy in the very peace and freedom they provided for us.

To the Gold Star families and everyone carrying these quiet, heavy losses—our family stands with you in remembrance. Your grief is not forgotten, and we will never let the world forget them.

05/19/2026

Tonight’s dinner isn't just fuel—it is biological information designed to optimize tomorrow's operational capacity.

05/18/2026

Ya'll, I got my report card!🙌

05/18/2026

Winning the day does not start when you walk into work. Dictating your day, rather than reacting to it, begins when you open your eyes.

☆Block early notifications until you have finished your routine.

☆Drink 16 oz of warm or room temp water with electrolytes

☆Identify the single highest leverage task for the day

☆30g protein with low glycemic fiber

☆5-10 minutes of gentle movement, morning workout if time allows (if not, when? Are you in active or recovery day?)

☆Postpone coffee until now, add protein

☆Reflect on values, goals and aligned actions

05/16/2026

Have you considered the muscle connection as a tool for nervous system capacity?

05/16/2026

There is a profound difference between a nervous system navigating safe discomfort and a nervous system screaming for safety. 🐴✨

In the horse world, we often hear about pushing through. We are told to ignore the pinned ears, the tense jaw, or the subtle step away. We label it "stubbornness" or "resistance."

But our horses aren't negotiating comfort. They are communicating capacity, sometimes including confusion or a request for time to process.

When we slow down and listen, we learn to recognize the line between:

🌱 Discomfort: The awkward, unfamiliar stretch of learning something new while feeling entirely supported.

🚨 Danger: The survival response that kicks in when a boundary has been run over.

This isn't just true in the round pen or the pasture. It is the exact same blueprint our own bodies use every single day.

True growth doesn't require "tough love" or breaking through walls. It requires building a foundation so sturdy that your nervous system feels safe enough to expand.

The next time you feel friction—in your life, your business, or your healing—ask yourself: Am I just uncomfortable because I’m growing, or am I feeling unsafe because I’m unprotected?

You don't have to white-knuckle your way to the next level. You just need the right support to help you believe you can step into it.

04/28/2026

Dinner is more than just calories; it’s information for your hormones. Where are my perimenopausal women?👀

Hormonal changes after age ~35 make us more susceptible to conditions like muscle loss, insomnia, insulin resistance and cortisol sensitivity.

Timed and targeted eating is a great way to resource your body through these changes. Your body needs MORE food than the typical woman eats.

By focusing on timely blood sugar-balancing plates and not leaving the majority of our food to dinner, we can help lower that stress response and prep the body for deep, restorative sleep.😴

04/19/2026