Horses for Hope is a therapeutic riding program that offers women of all ages and diverse backgrounds the opportunity to heal emotional and physical wounds, experience the great outdoors, experience an alternative to traditional fitness and exercise, and participate in a different form of therapeutic activity. The program targets women with physical, and significant life challenges such as divorce, life-threatening medical conditions, grief and loss, survivors of crime, depression and anxiety, and eating disorders.

Horses for Hope offers women an alternative to traditional physical, mental, and emotional rehabilitation. By connecting with the horse, and receiving the support of MTR’s encouraging volunteers and certified instructors, women will be able to focus on trust, self-esteem, and confidence in themselves. According to acclaimed writer and horsewoman, Mary Midiff, “Horses keep us healthy. Better than any psychiatry session or workout in a gym, a horse is the best form of therapy.” Mary Midkiff has written several books on women and horses, is a notable lecturer on the topic, and author of dozens of published papers. (See www.womenandhorses.com.)
 

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