Hope-thru-Horses, Inc.
Heather always knew she would share her love and passion for animals with others. She just did not know it would be with horses until experiencing the bond between she and her 1200 pound babies. It was learning to give respect and trust in order to develop the relationship through communication, acceptance, empathy, assertiveness, and most of all, patience, that she discovered how empowering the equine experience could be.
Liberty is a Spotted Saddle horse with a wonderful sense of independence.
"I am a natural born leader. I've been called Rudeness, Ill Fella, Sexy Legs, Pretty Princess, Harry, and many others."
Patches is a black, brown, and white paint horse with two blue eyes.
"I am extremely mellow with a little bit of spunk. I especially enjoy working with smaller children. I've been called Alex, Larry, Angel, etc."
"I mesmerize our visitors with my one blue and one brown eye. I am very curious, playful, and friendly. My nick name is 'Dozer' as I prefer to make my own trails."
Big things always come in the smallest packages.
Susie Gaylord is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) holding a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and specializes in Autism and Asperger's Syndrome.
"I feel that equine-assisted psychotherapy can help in ways that traditonal talk therapy cannot.I have seen a Donkey reachthrough to a boy who had shut downemotionally in a way no amount of talking could ever do. I have seen emotionally scarred women and teens find healing in grooming and bonding with an ordinary Quarter Horse. I have witnessed a horse nudge a teenager (literally and figuratively) out of a fog of self-absorbtion. I have seen a herd of horses reflect the anger and angst of clients, reflect their emotional immobility, and listen to their pain and confessions without judgement. Horses are powerful tools inthe therapeutic process"
Rose. "It’s difficult to describe the impact horses have had on my life; they have been aconstant source of solace, empowerment, joy, andhealing for me. One of my passions is taking animals from less than desirable situations and providing them with a home in which they can lead a life of peace and contentment. I set out with the goal of improving the life of a horse and inevitably the horse always ends up improving my life immeasurably. I love working in the field of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning because I have the opportunity to watch horses change the lives of my clients and it’s a privilege to bear witness to such a beautiful and priceless process."
