Monthly Archives: April 2011

Foster Family Open House

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Laurie

Well today was a big hit! We had a dozen kids/teens out to the ranch to do some herd observation and to learn more about our program. All of the horses were on their best behavior (as horse behavior goes) … Continue reading →

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Wow! What a great article about depression!

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Laurie

This article give tips for what to tell children when their parents are suffering from depression. I think that this is a wonderful gift to children, who so often feel lost, alone, guilty and angry among other things, when things … Continue reading →

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It is not too late to join us for our Spring Break Horse Camp!

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Laurie

We still have a few spaces available for our this one-day special event. In partnership with Sherry Sanders, M.F.T., M.Ed. we have designed this camp to introduce kids and teens to some of the magic that horses offer! This Friday, … Continue reading →

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First of two foster family open houses today

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Laurie

We are excited to be hosting today, the first of two open houses for foster families. These events are open to not only foster families, but birth parents and professionals working with foster families. We are eager to share the … Continue reading →

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How to be honest with your child about ADHD

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Laurie

It’s never easy to explain to your child how they are “different.” This is a very straight forward article with good tips on how to tell your child they have ADHD. Equine therapy is a very powerful intervention when addressing … Continue reading →

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Did I make a big enough deal of this!?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Laurie

One of the sweet client’s we work with, a little boy diagnosed with autism, was filmed out at the ranch last week and it appeared on local TV this morning! Here’s the story… We are pleased and so very proud … Continue reading →

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KOLO TV short piece that appeared on TV today

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Laurie

Please forgive the commercial, but here is the piece that was aired today. We are so proud of this little guy! He has come a million miles in the year we have been working with him – enjoy!

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Spring Break Horse Day Camp

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Laurie

We still have a few spaces available, so call to make your reservation today!

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Great article about Autism and kids/teens that “wander”

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Laurie

Very well written and to the point article about kids with autism “wandering”. In our work with kids/teens on the spectrum, we are able to address increasing communication skills and decreasing impulsivity, both important components of the “wandering” issue. We … Continue reading →

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Learning to find peace of mind

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Laurie

This is a lovely, well written account of one woman’s journey of discovery with her son who has Asperger’s. Equine Therapy is a great intervention for kids and teens on the spectrum. We work on client specific goals, creating exercises … Continue reading →

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