Monthly Archives: June 2012

Horses can help in so many ways

The HALO program is another example of horses helping people deal with difficult situations. I can really relate to this story. My dad died when I was very young and know first hand how that changes your life experiences. It’s … Continue reading

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A nice success story for a young lady who worked with horses

What a nice article about a young woman who overcame some challenges in her teen years through work with horses and is now interested in giving back. Kids and teens face so many challenges in life. Often they need help sorting … Continue reading

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Wonderful news coverage for an Equine Therapy program in Tx

I’m always thrilled to see a news clip about another program partnering with horses to help  people.  This piece actually includes a really nice video clip too! This program sounds like it addresses a lot of the same kinds of issues … Continue reading

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Quick Reminder about ADHD

It’s summer and the kids are out of school. Lots of routines fall by the wayside, but this quick reminder about children (and teens!) living with ADHD seemed important to share. Often kids/teens with ADHD get themselves worked up with excitement … Continue reading

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Dealing with Depression

Saw this interesting article talking about how children living with (or through) a divorce can experience depression. The process of divorce can be so painful for everyone involved. Often the adults are so wrapped up in their own sadness, anger, frustration … Continue reading

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6.10.12 Week in review

So often, when nothing “momentous” has happened, we forget that the little things we do everyday add up and may in fact be momentous for those around us. Since I have a few moments this morning, thanks to our angle … Continue reading

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When Childhood Anger is out of hand

We all get angry sometimes. It’s normal. But sometimes it’s not. As a parent, it can be frightening to see your child loose control. Sometimes we can’t even tell what has set them off and trying to find a path … Continue reading

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A personal look at depression

I found this article to be a very real and personal look at one woman’s experience with depression.  If you or someone you know is dealing with depression, seek help. Work with horses can be a powerful part of a treatment … Continue reading

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One Teenager’s story of how horses helped her

This is a great article about the healing that took place when one teenage girl discovered horses. The teenage years can be daunting even for those who don’t have any special challenges to deal with. How they view themselves may be … Continue reading

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Some great Equine Therapy Programs in Florida

The benefits of working with horses are being experienced all over the world! This magazine article talks about a couple of programs located in Florida. In our program we see phenomenal change, growth and learning take place whether we are building relationships on … Continue reading

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