Author Archives: Laurie

Out of the mouth of babes….

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Laurie

Sadly, we all hear stories of how mean kiddos can be to a child that is different. We do the best we can to protect our kids, but it can be so tough. This Huffington Post story will give you … Continue reading →

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How early trauma changes the brain

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Laurie

NPR continues to explore how mental health issues are affecting our schools. The research shows that early trauma can have lifelong consequences. And we see it. Many of our clients are children and teens who are either in foster care … Continue reading →

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Is it really AD/HD?

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Laurie

We see kiddos all the time who have been labeled  with ADHD, when in fact, as this interesting article points out, at times there are other things going on. Whatever the underlying causes of disruptive behaviors are, work with horses … Continue reading →

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Powerful video

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Laurie

We are losing men we love to suicide at an alarming rate.  There is help available. We are here for you. As this video states, we have to find a way to talk about how we feel.  In partnership with … Continue reading →

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The upside of seeing the world differently

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Laurie

Though having a child on the spectrum or with another challenging condition can be daunting, there is an upside! In this article in Campaign US, the author shares how much ‘thinking differently’ can benefit all of us! The real challenge … Continue reading →

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Our schools, our clients

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Laurie

At Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy we are addressing social, emotional and behavioral issues, as well as mental health concerns. We see the struggle that these kids have when they are required to fit into the traditional education system that is … Continue reading →

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Television coverage for our new site!

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Laurie

Thank you so much to Terri Russell with KOLO TV channel 8 for coming out today to visit our new site!! Great interview and remember, our new location is only 10 min north of Carson and 20 min south of … Continue reading →

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And here is some more great coverage of our search for a new home!

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Laurie

Since the university will not be renewing our lease, we are actively searching for a new home for our program. Thank you to channel 4 for this great piece helping us get the word out! http://mynews4.com/news/local/equine-therapy-program-needs-new-home  

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Nevada Equine Therapy is looking for a new home!

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Laurie

    For the past 3 years Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy has been located at the UNR Equestrian Center. However, we recently were informed by UNR that they will not be renewing our lease when it ends on May 31, … Continue reading →

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Horses helping in so many ways…

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Laurie

There are so many wonderful programs out there partnering with horses to help people heal. “Horses With Wings” is providing ‘Therapeutic Riding’ services and this article talks about how riding can stimulate “neuropathways, helping kids with physical or mental disabilities”. Our … Continue reading →

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