Horses That Heal – The Cheshire Horse

Promoting Positive Change: Ebony Horsewomen, Inc.

February 21, 2023 by The Cheshire Horse

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.

Amazing Grace Animal Sanctuary

December 21, 2022 by The Cheshire Horse

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.

Southern Vermont Therapeutic Riding Center

February 15, 2022December 15, 2021 by The Cheshire Horse

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.

Horses That Heal: Discover the True Hope Therapeutic Horsemanship Program

December 13, 2021December 18, 2020 by The Cheshire Horse

At True Hope, horses and humans come together to provide lessons to participants who are living with one or more of physical, cognitive, emotional, social, or behavioral challenges.

Horses That Heal: the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation

June 8, 2020June 5, 2020 by The Cheshire Horse

Have you ever needed a second chance? At the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) Second Chances program, both retired racehorses and incarcerated men and women are given a new lease on life and a chance to change the course of their lives.

Horses That Heal: The Equus Effect

June 5, 2020April 30, 2020 by The Cheshire Horse

Since 2013, The Equus Effect in Sharon, CT, has been providing Experiential Learning with Horses (ELH) programs to veterans and others in life transitions with the tools they need to build healthy relationships at home and in their communities through purposeful engagement with horses. Participants are able to enhance their self-awareness, resilience, and effective communication skills.