Remembering Diamond

Diamond, a horse who truly embodied strength, resilience, and lasting commitment, died in mid-June. At 30 years young, Diamond leaves behind a remarkable legacy at Miracles in Motion.

Before joining us 16 years ago through the generosity of Heather Oppenheimer, Diamond was an accomplished athlete in barrel racing and pole bending. During his time here, he touched the lives of hundreds of students and clients, serving as a gifted partner in Adaptive Riding, Hippotherapy, and groundwork. With his gentle demeanor and kind, softening eyes, Diamond had a unique ability to connect with everyone he met.

One of our therapists, Ansley, shared: "He was truly such an amazing horse and had a presence that was so special to everyone who had the chance to work with him. Diamond left such a meaningful legacy, touching the lives of so many kids, families, and staff. He wasn’t just a horse; he was a steady partner and a source of confidence."

While the hardest part of loving a horse is letting him go, we take comfort in knowing that the great ones never truly leave us. Diamond gave his all every day, and his spirit will continue to ride in our hearts.

We are forever grateful for the time we had with him.

Here is where to donate in honor of Diamond.

Mental Health Awareness Month at Miracles

Many people are in need of mental health care, but organizations like Miracles in Motion often face limited funding and resources to meet that need while also maintaining our facilities and caring for our horses.  

Thanks to everyone who contributed to  the global Horses for Mental Health campaign during Mental Health Awareness Month in May. Contributions are still being accepted. You can mail a check to:

Miracles in Motion
2049 120th St NW
Swisher, IA 52338

2026 Class Schedule

Below are the schedules for Adaptive Riding and Adaptive Horsemanship classes at Miracles in Motion for 2026.

Summer
Monday June 15-August 3
Wednesday June 17-August 5
Saturday June 13-August 8

Fall
Monday-August 24-October 19
Wednesday-August 26-October 14
Saturday-August 29-October 31

Thanks to FSB

Many thanks to Farmers State Bank (FSB) for renewing their their of Miracles for 2026 by sponsoring our website and newsletter. Their sponsorship supports Miracles and its programming for our community.

As a locally owned community bank, FSB takes pride in giving back to the community in which they live and work. FSB supports a variety of local community enrichment programs, donor-dependent charitable organizations, and numerous informational and educational programs — donations totaling more than $200,000 each year!

In addition to their financial commitment, FSB employees volunteer more than 5,000 hours of their time each year in numerous ways to many organizations, with the purpose of improving the quality of life in our communities. FSB has offices in Marion, Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Tiffin, and Alburnett. 

Miracles in Motion is pleased to be a part of Farmers State Bank’s tradition of community investment and improvement again this year. Thank you, FSB!

Maggie's Farm Pizza Newsletter Sponsor

Maggie’s Farm Wood-Fired Pizza has been serving up happiness at Miracles’ annual Boo at the Barn event for several years. Their Neapolitan-style pizza is always a huge hit,  served up hot, straight from their traveling wood-fired oven! We are so grateful to the Maggie’s team for their generous support over the years, and we are so excited to announce their restaurant as a newsletter sponsor for 2025. Thank you so much, Maggie’s, for all the miracles you make!

Miracles Store On-line

MIracles in Motion has an on-line store where you can buy short- and long-sleeved t-shirts, water bottles, and caps. Let us know what Miracles items you might want to purchase.