Monthly Archives: October 2011

An interesting look at another way work with horses can help

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Laurie

It is not uncommon to come to a place in our lives where we wonder how we got to where we are and why we are doing what we are doing. Sometimes this is called a midlife crisis, but for … Continue reading →

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Short and sweet parenting tips

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Laurie

Just a little tidbit, giving a few ideas to make your life easier as a parent living with ADHD. In our work we focus on firm, fair and consistent rules, not only for the horses, but for the clients too. … Continue reading →

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Nice article looking at strategies for dealing with ADHD

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Laurie

I know as parents, sometimes you are simply at a loss for how to deal with your child’s behaviors. This was a pretty good article giving some tips on calming ADHD symptoms. Through our work with horses we can create … Continue reading →

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Observations about horses

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Laurie

I found this great blog about one woman’s experiences building a relationship with horses and thought is was worth sharing. In our program, we address social, emotional and behavioral issues through work with horses. This usually starts by encouraging a … Continue reading →

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You are not alone!

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Laurie

I thought I would share this blog with you Mom’s living with Asperger’s.  Your life can be challenging, but know you are not alone (and it could be much worse!) We can help your child/teen develop some of the skills … Continue reading →

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A good article about the various types of equine programs

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Laurie

This article gives some clarity about a variety of ways that horses can partner to help humans achieve their goals. We combine a variety of philosophies and techniques to provide a unique and truly individualized program for our clients. Though … Continue reading →

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Another state recognizes that insurance carries must provide coverage for those with Autism

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Laurie

We are pleased to share that California Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill that will require California insurance carriers to cover services for autism interventions. There are now over 25 states that have show their support for families dealing with … Continue reading →

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Depression has many facets

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Laurie

This article posted up on Deepak Chopra’s website has so much information that I wanted to share it with you. Spending time with horses can be a powerful intervention in the treatment of depression. We will work with you to … Continue reading →

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Some helpful tips for dealing with “meltdowns”

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Laurie

Knowing the right thing to do when your child’s emotions spiral out of control is a real challenge. This short article gives some good tips. In our work with horses we may focus on emotional regulation, coping skills and anger … Continue reading →

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Tips for the classroom and at home too!

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Laurie

This is a nice article that looks at some things teachers can do to help kids with ADHD be successful in the classroom. However, I felt that several of them, such as “provide fidget objects” were things that would be helpful … Continue reading →

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