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WFMZ News Visits Kindle Hill
April 2026
When 17-year-old DaShawn recently visited Kindle Hill Foundation in Blue Bell, PA, something clicked.
Walking a therapy horse named Blu across 128 acres of quiet Montgomery County countryside, this city teen, one of 3,000 Pennsylvania children waiting to be adopted said it best: "Living in the city is chaotic sometimes. Coming out here, it's quiet. I want to work here."
Teen bonds with therapy horse while hoping for a forever family
US Equestrian: Horses Helping Heroes
Mental Health Awareness Month
Kindle Hill Foundation offers First Responder Equine Assisted Programs for the first responder community, specifically law enforcement, who are dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or everyday stress. The foundation provides three different forms of wellness support: Learning, Therapy, and Training, all designed to help first responders connect with equine partners and better their mental wellbeing.
Podcast with Caroline Culbertson
April 2025
Listen to the 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 Podcast hosted by Caroline Culbertson.
She speaks with Saly Glassman of Kindle Hill Foundation answering the question,
"What If Horses Could Heal the Trauma We're Too Ashamed to Talk About?"
A Different Cohort for Equi-Therapy: Saly Glassman’s Focus Is First Responders
By Suzanne Bush - March/April 2025
Recognizing the immense stress and trauma experienced by police officers, paramedics, and firefighters, Glassman developed programs focused on de-escalation, resilience, and mental health, using horses as therapeutic partners. Since its inception, Kindle Hill has worked with over 700 individuals, fostering better communication, emotional well-being, and stress management among first responders.
Community Outreach Visit Recap
US Equestrian visited Kindle Hill Foundation to explore the unique programs and services we offer to the community. This article delves into the core values and foundational elements that define our organization and the impact we strive to make.
First Responder Wellness Podcast
You’re Normal if You’re Not Ok - Saly Glassman
How do horses help with therapy? Today, I talk with Saly Glassman, founder and President of the Kindle Hill Foundation. We talk about her non-profit that helps first responders deal with the traumas they have experienced.
Natural Horsemanship Exhibition
Sharing the magic of the equine-human connection with Kindle Hill Foundation's founder, Saly Glassman, acclaimed Natural Horseman, Don Jessop, and local equine partner, Emma Holliday at the Devon Horse Show. This exhibition highlighted the remarkable equine-human relationship.
Pablo Santiago Resiliency Award
Sergeant Peter Ferris was honored with the 2023 Pablo Santiago Resiliency Award in partnership with the Kindle Hill Foundation. This collaboration enabled the Gloucester County Resiliency Team, individual first responders, and local New Jersey agencies to access mental health support through equine-assisted learning and therapy to relieve stress, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
6abc Philadelphia
JAKIB Media Partners presents Women to Watch with Sue Rocco, showcasing women who are making a difference in their communities and climbing to the highest levels in their industries.
PCPA Bulletin
Thinking Outside the Box to Keep the Horse Inside by Lt. John String
The Kindle Hill Foundation in Blue Bell, PA has been instructing police officers from Pennsylvania and New Jersey for several years through an interactive equine-assisted learning method. Students in this course will quickly learn that no matter what you say or how you say it, words alone aren’t going to move a horse. In an interesting parallel to law enforcement, they will also find that the more force they apply, the less likely they are to obtain the desired result. These training situations mirror incidents where de-escalation is critical and provide students with instant and direct feedback on their performance.
New Montco Program Uses Horses to Help Train Police in De-escalation Tactics
NBC 10 talks about how Kindle Hill Foundation is using horses to help provide therapy and train local police officers. The horses are used to teach new de-escalation tactics, especially in tense situations.
CNBC News Story
Financing the American Dream aired on CNBC, featuring a segment about our organization. Sue Meitner met with Saly Glassman and some of the first responders in and around Montgomery County to share the highlights of their equine assisted therapy experience at Kindle Hill Foundation. Watch the videos below to learn more!
Kindle Hill Foundation featured in Sidelines Magazine
Check out our Kindle Hill Foundation article that was featured in Sidelines magazine! Learn more about how we are supporting first responders through equine assisted learning.
“It’s About More Than the Money”
By Saly A. Glassman
For Mental Health Therapy, Just Add a Horse
Check out this awesome article from East Coast Equestrian Newspaper. Read more to learn about our Kindle Hill Foundation mission and how horses can be kind and natural healers.