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Harnessing the Healing Power of Horses to Treat Depression

May 16, 2022 by Michael Young

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Throughout the pandemic, many people, especially teenagers have experienced rising rates in depression. Stephanie Hansen, who works as an emergency room nurse, has witnessed the effects firsthand. “The difference between the number of mental illness patients pre-Covid and today has rapidly increased,” she says. “We see people in the emergency room, but there are such … [Read more...] about Harnessing the Healing Power of Horses to Treat Depression

Bridle Up Hope: Inspiring Hope, Confidence, and Resilience in Young Women Through Horses

May 20, 2021 by Jamie Armstrong

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When Michael Covey lost his sister Rachel to the effects of depression, he and his family didn't know how to cope. But when Rachel's friends shared the profound way that horseback riding with her had impacted their lives, it inspired Michael and his family to create the nonprofit Bridle Up Hope. The organization's mission is to inspire hope, confidence, and resilience in young … [Read more...] about Bridle Up Hope: Inspiring Hope, Confidence, and Resilience in Young Women Through Horses

Bridle Up Hope: Transforming Girls’ Lives One Horse at a Time

November 28, 2019 by Loralie Pearce

There’s a saying that states, “Every horse deserves, at least once in their lives, to be loved by a little girl.” I believe it could also be said that, “Every girl deserves, at least once in their lives, to be loved by a horse.” Something magical happens when young girls and horses connect. For Rachel Covey the bond she shared with her horse, Tarzan, was a saving grace that she … [Read more...] about Bridle Up Hope: Transforming Girls’ Lives One Horse at a Time

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