Testimonials

“All my life I worked hard and achieved success, because it was ‘my job.’ It never occurred to me to praise my employees—after all, I learned to live without that myself. With horses, I witnessed firsthand the upside of positive reinforcement and reassurance. I’m a better boss now, because I’m a better partner.”
—Business Owner

“When we did the ‘contact-cover’ exercise with a horse, everything clicked. Slowing things down showed me that the horse and I could stay calm, and I was still in control.”
—Police Officer

“With a horse at my side, I felt a bond unlike any other I’ve experienced.”
— Military Veteran

“I felt accepted, and it was such a relief to feel that finally, I wasn’t being judged.”
— EMS Professional

“I’ve been struggling to process my grief, and I needed help to get through this loss. I was pleasantly surprised to learn I could cross this bridge with the help of a horse!”
— Widow

“With the horses, I saw my demeanor reflected back at me, and I realized that I needed to be more flexible. The horses showed me that I could be kind, and still be effective as a manager. Plus, I like myself more now!”
— Corporate Executive

“At Kindle Hill, I learned to get out of “myself” and connect with a horse to earn its trust.” — First Responder

“My therapist recommended that we explore equine assisted therapy as a family, and we tried it! We all grew from the experience, and it was fun!”
— Mother with 5 children

“Working with horses showed me how to be more aware of my feelings. I could recognize anxiety and frustration as well as confidence and relaxation in myself.” — Military Veteran

“I feel blessed to have this program as part of my recovery. Working with such majestic and powerful creatures is just so awesome.” — Military Veteran in Recovery

“Horses taught me that I was already ‘good enough’ and I finally learned to respect myself for who I am.’”
—Mother and Grandmother

“I had been feeling very stressed in my job and at home. It seems that everyone wants a piece of me. Being with the horses gave me a sense of peace, and cleared my head.”
— Police Department Sergeant

"The horses taught me to see through a different set of eyes and point of view. It's as if my world has transitioned from black and white to color, and in three dimensions. When I'm with the horses, all of my stress seems to fade away."
— Police Officer

“This was the best experience I have ever had in rehab, and I will remember it for the rest of my life. I love telling people about the gift of Kindle Hill.”   — Military Veteran in Recovery

"At first, I was so afraid! They are such huge animals! Then I learned that they are animals of prey, and maybe even more afraid of me. I have more in common with them than I thought."
— Firefighter

"I was suffering from sleep deprivation and severe PTSD as a result of years of trauma in my family life. With the horses, I finally learned to let go of all the stress that was weighing me down. The horses helped me to feel calm and relaxed, and I'm finally sleeping again."
— Private Client

“With horses, I learned to tolerate an uncomfortable situation (fear of large animals) and slow down so I could get centered.” — Military Veteran

"I felt free to develop my rapport with the horses with no specific goal, no evaluation, and no report I had to write later. It was so liberating! I wish I could have horses in the classroom!"
— Teacher