Author Archives: Laurie

Our recent interview on KOLO

We finally have the video!  We thank KOLO and Lauren Garber for giving us the opportunity to share our program with you. Please give us a call to schedule a visit. We will show you around the ranch, introduce out … Continue reading

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The statistics are alarming

New studies are showing that eating disorders are affecting many children and teens. The numbers are actually frightening. Here are some statistics and things to watch for in your children/teens. We are proud of the work we do with Center … Continue reading

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How we handle grief is a very personal thing

There is research that shows that a child’s grief over the death of a parent can be long lasting. it is important to be aware, that though some children demonstrate surprising resiliency, others can suffer for years. Offering opportunities to … Continue reading

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Thought you should know about Sgt Reckless

My Mom shared this with me and I thought you should know about Sgt Reckless. Horses are amazing creatures with unique personalities and amazing abilities. We honor this hero and all horses that share their incredible gifts with us!

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Thank you KOLO Channel 8

Barring “breaking news” we should be on the air on Tuesday, Sept. 6 on the early morning show – The program starts at 5, but I don’t think we will be on till about 5:30 and then maybe again at … Continue reading

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We need a favor…

For those of you who don’t know, we work closely with Sierra Association of Foster Families (SAFF), to help children, teens and their families through difficult times. SAFF’s Director, Joseph Glata has made a wish and we are trying to … Continue reading

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A better understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

ABA is a very specific way of addressing behavior and is very successful in work with children on the autism spectrum. This blog provides a lot of great information for those unfamiliar with this type of work. We have found … Continue reading

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Dealing with ADHD anger

Wow, have you ever noticed how some kids with ADHD just seem to explode when they are angry?  Here is some interesting insights and helpful strategies for dealing with anger management issues. Through work with horses we can help our … Continue reading

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How do we know when our kids need mental health help?

It’s sometimes very difficult to know if what your child is experiencing is “normal”.  Some kids are afraid of the dark, have some challenging days at school, have difficulty with a particular subject, have lots of energy, seem to have … Continue reading

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The emotional cost of “partner violence”

The physical injuries will heal, but the emotional damage that is done to those living in abusive situations can go on for a lifetime. The most recent findings from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research point to the devastating emotional … Continue reading

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