Category Archives: Teens

Teens taking on the battle against eating disorders

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Laurie

When you think that there is nothing you can do to change something, just take a look at the story of what these teens are doing to help increase awareness in the battle against eating disorders. In our weekly work with … Continue reading →

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) kids & teens can leave parents feeling battered

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Laurie

This was a nice article based on a couple of Mom’s who have dealt with their own kids/teens with ODD. Equine Therapy can be a very effective intervention for those dealing with ODD. Horses make us step up and be … Continue reading →

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Some ideas on what parents need to know about eating disorders

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Laurie

I think this article offers an honest and insightful look at eating disorders and what parents need to be aware of. We are proud of our work with the Center for Hope, a local comprehensive eating disorder treatment center. We … Continue reading →

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Another feel good story!

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Laurie

Here is the story of an amazing young woman whose Gold Award Girl Scout project was to help kids/teens with autism.

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Equine Therapy is a combination of many therapies

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Laurie

This article talks about a variety of therapies that can be effective in work with kids and teens with asperger’s. Through our work with horses, we work on speech and language. Mounted work has been found to stimulate neural activity, … Continue reading →

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So much to do, so little time

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Laurie

We all know that a good nights sleep makes us feel better and yet it is so easy to get caught up in things and suddenly realize that it is way past your bedtime. However, new reasearch is indicating that … Continue reading →

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There is a life out there for those on the spectrum

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Laurie

This article shares the story of several different people who have autism. There lives are all different with different potentials. But those potentials will only be reached with time, help and appropriate interventions. Equine Therapy offers many benefits for those … Continue reading →

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This may sound cold, but it’s “pay now or pay later”

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Laurie

With out appropriate interventions many children with autism will end up unable to care for themselves, let alone be contributing members of society. Do we really want to sentence children to an unfulfilled future? The Nevada legislature is considering cuts … Continue reading →

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Nice story about how we can change perceptions

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Laurie

This story tells about how one woman has been able to make a difference! Our work with kids/teens on the spectrum is so exciting! Through work with horses we ave been able to stimulate communication, increase vocabulary, decrease compulsive behaviors, … Continue reading →

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Dealing with the challenges of ADHD

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Laurie

This article shares some good insights on dealing with ADHD. Though challenging, it doesn’t need to be a battle! Work with horses can be so effective for children and teens dealing with ADHD. Though we always work with each client … Continue reading →

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