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We  are happy to see animals recognized for their ability to help! Though dogs bring different gifts to the work, they can  be very helpful too. Our work with horses has shown us that there is so much to learn … Continue reading →

This is a wonderful program, that helps the wild horses find good homes and helps the prisoners as well. Do we really want to wait to bring the gifts that horses offer until a troubled person ends up in prison? … Continue reading →

There are many tools that have great potential, but we have to find those that work for us. Work with horses may not be for everyone, but we have seen wonderful results for many, many children, teens, adults and seniors. … Continue reading →

Heck, deciding what the consequences will be for “misbehavior” is tough even when dealing with a child/teen with no special issues.  Add in the question, “is it appropriate for me to expect the child/teen to understand this?” and you end … Continue reading →

Most of us recognize that when a member of our family has a problem we all have a problem. I this article one mother shares her experiences in living with her daughter’s eating disorder. In our work with horses we … Continue reading →

And research is now showing that kids with Asperger’s are most often not getting enough sleep. We need to do all we can to help our kids get what they need so that they can become their best selves. Our … Continue reading →

This piece on the evening  news about a young man being bullied was very inspiring!  We must watch for sign and be there for our kids/teens when they are dealing with this growing epidemic. Work with horses can help build … Continue reading →

We use a variety of techniques in our work with horses. EAGALA’s model is one of them. They have provided us with many insights and tools that allow us to do so very much with our equine partners. I really … Continue reading →

The anecdotal evidence has been extensive, but the “research” has been limited. This is primarily because of the very nature or work with horses. Every encounter is different and fluid based on a huge number of variables. So, this new … Continue reading →

My sweetheart likes to say, “you could be bent over in a rice paddy” as a way of reminding me, though I rarely need it, of just how fortunate I am. People dealing with an eating disorder do not see … Continue reading →