A business finance consultant by day and a children’s author by night, Angelina Natale, of Sky View Farm Adventures in New Hampshire, is coming onto the scene with three new books for young horse enthusiasts.
For nearly 40 years, Patricia Kelly and her team at Ebony Horsewomen, Inc. (EHI) have navigated a new frontier and brought equine-assisted therapy to the urban areas of Hartford, CT. Since 1984, they have served the youth, families, adults, and military veterans in their community through equine-assisted psychotherapy, therapeutic riding, and a variety of youth programs. Kelly, the Founder, President, and CEO of EHI understood early on in her life that there was a connection between horses and humans, and strove to find a way to support those around her by utilizing that strong connection.
Tucked away in Sullivan, NH is a treasured place for humans and animals to come together and find love and compassion. Amazing Grace Animal Sanctuary is home to over 40 rescued farm animals, with everything from horses and pigs to alpacas and chickens calling the farm their home. Additionally, people from all walks of life throughout the community are encouraged to come and experience the magic of sharing their lives with animals.
With a lifelong passion for horses and a background in assisting children in the community, Denise Dragon, of Surry, NH, has been drawn to the benefits of therapeutic horseback riding for many years. While she has volunteered for a multitude of programs over the years, she recently took action against the lack of therapeutic riding programs in the local community, developing one of her own. Opening Freedom Reins Therapeutic Riding Center in April, Denise has already had a strong impact on the community, filling their first session with 16 participants in three days. The program encourages participants to begin riding with them as early as four-years-old and continues on through adult therapeutic programs.
We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Morgane to learn more about her inspiration for her comics and the release of her exciting new book, Life with Horses Is Never Orderly.
Combining a love of horses with a passion for helping people live their best lives, the Southern Vermont Therapeutic Riding Center (SVTRC) in Wilmington, VT, has been providing Equine Assisted Therapy Services within our region for the past decade. We sat down with Amber Thibodeau, the Executive Director and Head Instructor of the SVRTC, to learn more about the program and how they have impacted the community, truly changing the lives of the participants.
Have you ever wished that you could speak with your horse? While it is a common dream for many equestrians, local author Sharon Wilsie of Westminster, VT, has decoded equine facial expressions and body movements so that you can truly have a conversation with your horse. We sat down with Sharon to learn more about Horse Speak and how it can influence your relationship with your horse.
With a passion for horses and a love for the sport of eventing, Emily Mainolfi of Platinum Equestrian at Torrey Hill Farm in Westmoreland, NH is quickly making a name for herself. Building a program that is centered on the fundamentals of riding, Emily is focused on creating partnerships between horse and rider.
Many equestrians talk to our horses, but few of us know how to listen. Liz Deluca of DeLuca Equine, LLC, in Galway, NY, focuses on hearing what horses are trying to tell us so that she can begin to have conversations. Beginning in the hunter/jumper world, Liz was drawn to natural horsemanship early on and now aims to make it accessible to everyone, helping them to build strong relationships with their horses.
For over 20 years, Dressage4Kids has been inspiring young equestrians to develop their horsemanship skills and encouraging them to expand their skills in the saddle. Since 1999 and the inaugural Youth Dressage Festival, Dressage4Kids has expanded tremendously to offer educational and competitive opportunities for youth riders and the adults who support them.