Author Archives: Laurie

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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Horses Helping Vets to Heal

Warrior Wellness sounds like such a great program! We have seen for ourselves how working with a horse can provide a path towards healing. A horses quiet, gentle, non-judgmental energy just seems to open doors. Whether we are working with children, … Continue reading

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Treatment choices for ADHD

There are many options available for helping your child/teen with ADHD. So many, that at times it may be confusing as to which options are best for your child/teen. And the truth is, not every option is right for each … Continue reading

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When all the love we have doesn’t seem to be enough

Reactive Adjustment Disorder (RAD) can be so very complicated. I found this post to be insightful and helpful. Even when we love our kids with all our hearts, they may not feel that they deserve what we offer. How incredibly painful … Continue reading

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Really getting connected with a horse

These days, just about everybody, including kids, are using more and more devices to connect to each other and the world. From X-box to cell phones, lap tops to computer games, technology dominates our lives. Kids “text” each across a … Continue reading

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Horses teaching leadership and management

Horses have so much to teach us! This Wall Street Journal article talks about a program in California that is working with managers to improve their management skills. We are ready, willing and able to help you or your company improve … Continue reading

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Are you dreading summer? Some tips for dealing with the ADHD child

So, during the school year you have it all figured out. There’s a routine and everyone just does what they are supposed to do and things work out. But when summer comes, with less structure and more options to choose … Continue reading

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