Category Archives: Bipolar

Horses Helping People Heal

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Laurie

We KNOW that work with horses can help people heal, because we SEE IT every day with the clients we work with, but it is so encouraging to hear about other programs that are partnering with horses to help others. … Continue reading →

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Depression Can Strike Anyone

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Laurie

Our vision of what someone dealing with depression is often very skewed. We may see a ‘loser’. Someone who can not keep a job, has no life, just can’t get it together. However, we are often reminded that even successful … Continue reading →

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Strong Men Struggle Too

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Laurie

Both men and woman can endure incredibly stressful situations. However, men are traditionally more ‘stoic’. They put on a ‘good face’ and ‘soldier on’. Unfortunately, this is something boys are often taught from a very young age. It’s not that … Continue reading →

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For The Love of a Horse

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Laurie

I personally know how powerful a relationship with horses can be, but at times it can be very difficult to explain to others. However, time and time again I have seen the proof of Winston Churchill’s famous quote “There is … Continue reading →

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There is Something to Be Said for Being on the Move

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Laurie

There are many reasons why Equine Therapy is an effective intervention for many people. For many, horses are nearly magical in their power, beauty and sensitivity. For some it is the fact that horses are prey animals, creating a sympathetic … Continue reading →

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N.E.A.T. Receives Recognition for Service to the Community

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Laurie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local Horse Therapy Business Wins Cash Award, Vows To Pay It Forward With Senior Program WASHOE VALLEY, NV, May 11, 2017 — Nevada Equine Assisted Therapy (N.E.A.T.) received a generous donation from the Northern Nevada chapter of … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Depression Steal Your Life

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Laurie

Elite Daily has published a very insightful piece by Syrah London on Mental Health. She shares some of her personal experiences in living with depression, though many of them may be universal. Depression can happen to anyone at any age, … Continue reading →

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Work With Horses Can Help With Healing

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Laurie

We love seeing so many programs, all around the world, offering a path to healing through work with horses. From traditional ‘therapeutic riding’ programs, that focus on physical and cognitive challenges to traveling programs that help people by bringing miniature … Continue reading →

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Being a Teenager, Especially a Teenage Girl, is Tough!

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Laurie

Life can be so challenging. Growing up in this day and age is not easy. Children, teens and adults can struggle with getting through each day. New evidence is showing that women, and especially teenage girls, are dealing with an … Continue reading →

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The Challenges of Depression

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Laurie

Many people have a hard time understanding the struggles faced by those living with depression. ‘How hard can it be to just get up and brush your hair? You know you’ll feel better’. But the truth is there are real … Continue reading →

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