Category Archives: Anxiety Disorders

Tip of the Week 10/29/12

We have discovered a couple of great little books written by David Niven, Ph.d. entitled “The 100 simple secrets of Happy People” and “The 100 simple secrets of Happy Families”. The most interesting thing about these “secrets” is that they are all based on … Continue reading

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Just some recent photos

I have had the opportunity to shoot some great photos this past week and just wanted to share some of them! This is Cody and Kody doing a Halloween ride, collecting some candy and little toys from pumpkin buckets. Then … Continue reading

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Equine Therapy for prison inmates

This blog from PsychCentral.com, talks about many of the aspects of Equine Therapy that can be helpful for a correctional facility population. However, the resources it quotes are from other studies that point out the benefits of Equine Therapy anyone dealing with … Continue reading

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*New Feature – Weekly Tip*

We have discovered a couple of great little books written by David Niven, Ph.d. entitled “The 100 simple secrets of Happy People” and “The 100 simple secrets of Happy Families”. The most interesting thing about these “secrets” is that they … Continue reading

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The far reaching consequences of child abuse

Interesting new research shows that children who suffer or even witness abuse, are more likely to suffer from depression and are at a greater risk of chemical addiction later in life. This knowledge allows us to take steps to counteract this potential situation. … Continue reading

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There is help for mental health issues

This is the incredible story about Keris Myrick’s struggle with mental illness. Her story is harrowing and inspirational. The “take away” for me is that there is help available. We have to shed the stigma that forces people to hide their problems … Continue reading

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What our families have to say about Equine Therapy

I’m sharing this because I know there are those who still question the effectiveness of Equine Therapy for addressing social, emotional and behavioral problems. We have been working with a young man. He’s 16 years old and faces a number … Continue reading

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Baxter and a story about what horses really have to offer

We think all of our horses are awesome, but we confess, we are biased, but we’ll let you be the judge… Baxter, our great big Thoroughbred has had some lameness issues lately. The Thoroughbred breed is infamous for having “bad … Continue reading

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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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