Author Archives: Laurie

Equine Therapy in the treatment of PTSD

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Laurie

This is a great program out of Clovis, California, that is help veterans deal with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Horses offer an incredible opportunity for healing. Whether you or someone you know has experienced trauma that has left them … Continue reading →

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What is ODD?

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Laurie

This article offers a pretty clear description of what Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is and some ways to deal with it. Equine Therapy is a great intervention for children and teens dealing with this issue. We practice firm, fair and … Continue reading →

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The importance of what kids eat

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Laurie

We all know that eating right is important, but this new research highlights how important proper nutrition is for helping kids living with ADHD. Among the goals we can work on with horses are increasing focus, decreasing impulsivity and improving … Continue reading →

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Sad and scary information about child sexual abuse

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Laurie

This is a very heart wrenching article about the prevalence of child-on-child sexual abuse and what can be done to help both the victims and perpetrators,  who are almost always victims too. Work with horses offers incredible opportunities for healing. We partner with … Continue reading →

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These stressful times can be hard on all family members

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Laurie

This post is a good reminder that our feelings do effect our children and teens. These tough times can impact them greatly and we must be alert to the signs that they may need help in dealing with things. Though … Continue reading →

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So often we here a Mother’s point of view…

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Laurie

This is a pretty “front and center” description of one dad’s experiences with his son’s diagnosis of autism. We have seen some incredible growth and learning in our work with children and teens on the spectrum. From increased verbal skills … Continue reading →

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New information about possible causes of ADHD

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Laurie

This is a pretty interesting study that looks at some of the possible causes of ADHD and really highlights the need for effective and affordable pre-natal care! All children deserve a healthy, happy life, so understanding how we might avoid … Continue reading →

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We are proud of our partnership with Sierra Association of Foster Families

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Laurie

This is a lovely post about our programs on Sierra Association of Foster Families new website.  We are very proud of the work we do with children and teens in the foster care system. This kids have often been through … Continue reading →

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We couldn’t agree more – give Equine Therapy a try!

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Laurie

This article points out 5 reasons why Equine Therapy might be a great way to start the new year. We work with children as young as 4, teens, adults, as well as families, couples, siblings and small groups. We start … Continue reading →

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Understanding how horses “feel”

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Laurie

We know what National Geographic is now reporting; there is more to the horse/human bond than meets the eye. We saw WAR HORSE today. Though much of it was very tough to watch, it was a fabulous movie and we … Continue reading →

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