How To Become a Therapy Horse
By Maggie Roberts, Equine Director How does a horse qualify to be a therapy horse? This is a common question that gets asked when people are looking to rehome a horse. For StableStrides, we look at a lot of aspects to any horse that is a viable prospect. But how does...
Equine Assisted Mental Health, an Introduction to the Diamond Model
By Chester DeAngelis, LCSW, Program Director “Therapy is sought for a variety of reasons- and should never be met with shame. When someone goes to therapy, however, they expect to see that therapist, and maybe a receptionist. Here at StableStrides, our work...Craig Meissen, Combat Stress Recovery Manager with Wounded Warrior Project
“As the manager of the Combat Stress Recovery Program, Craig Meissen and his team are responsible for providing mental health resources and facilitating resilience programs called Project Odyssey to post 9/11 veterans and family members across Colorado, Utah,...
How Can I Become a StableStrides Volunteer?
Volunteering can be one of the most rewarding activities, and at StableStrides one has the added bonus of serving people alongside some beautiful horses. The first step in become a volunteer is to attend a New Volunteer...
What is Colic?
Colic is a dreaded term in the horse world, and something important to know the signs and indicators of. Colic describes general abdominal pain in horses and can range from mild colic to severe and life-threatening. Colic can occur in any type of horse,...
Is That Horse Lying Down Sick?
Have you ever found yourself wondering if a horse lying down is sick or hurt? A 1200 lb. horse lying on the ground looks a little odd, even scary at times. It’s normal to wonder if they should be lying down or what it means. Horses are unique in that...
Remembering Gracie
By Bonnie Brown, Equine Caretaker “Where did she go so quickly? I turned around and she was gone. The beautiful, statuesque blonde who filled up her stall. Our gorgeous greeter as you entered the barn. That stall looks so empty now. It is very hard to make...
What is Equine Assisted Mental Health?
Mental health is important, and mental health awareness and treatment is growing in discussions among educators, parents, students and healthcare professionals. One of the treatment...
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