Kyia Lively is an EMT who has been serving the Prescott area for three months. She also is an equestrian who has been riding her mare, Yodel, for five years. On Sunday, June 23, the pair rode away with second place in their class in the inaugural Brave Hearts horse show and open house hosted by Horses with Heart in Chino Valley. “It was really cool that they did that for us,” said Lively about the non-profit therapeutic riding center that offers programs for first responders and veterans along … [Read more...] about An Arena for First Responders, Veterans and the Horses Who Heal Them
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Brave Hearts Event to Honor Veterans, First Responders, Showcasing the Healing Power of Horses
A new event celebrating the service of veterans and first responders while highlighting the life-changing work of therapeutic riding is set to debut in Chino Valley this summer. Hosted by Horses with Heart, a local nonprofit therapeutic riding center, the inaugural Brave Hearts horse show and open house will take place Sunday, June 22, at the organization’s facility, 2705 S. Highway 89. The day-long gathering, free for all ages, includes a special horse event for veterans and first responders, … [Read more...] about Brave Hearts Event to Honor Veterans, First Responders, Showcasing the Healing Power of Horses
Findlay Subaru Prescott Presents Check to Horses with Heart
Findlay Subaru Prescott is sharing the love in Chino Valley. The auto dealer presented a giant check for $19,000 to Horses with Heart on Tuesday, April 23. “We are honored to support Horses with Heart through Subaru’s Share the Love event,” said General Manager Jason Jenkins. “Our dedication to improving the lives of individuals in our community, especially our veterans, aligns perfectly with Subaru’s commitment to making a positive impact. We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to … [Read more...] about Findlay Subaru Prescott Presents Check to Horses with Heart
Horses with Heart has Calming Effect
Miracles happen at Horses with Heart. One miracle that the workers at Horses with Heart talk about involves a 7-year-old boy who stopped talking after his mother died in a car accident. He wouldn’t speak a word. After one week, he was whispering to the horse to “move on.” After six weeks, he was talking to people. Another miracle, according to the staff, happened to a military veteran with PTSD. He said the horse made him calmer than anything else. Horses with Heart in Chino Valley is a … [Read more...] about Horses with Heart has Calming Effect
Gentle Giants Transforming Lives in Chino Valley
The girl with the pink leggings and brown cowboy boots pats the tri-colored pony on the neck, sits up straight in the saddle, and with reins confidently in hand, commands “Walk on.” As Majesty responds with a gentle stride, Lizzie smiles. And for Dani Mackin of Prescott, this is what a miracle looks like. Dani is Lizzie’s mom. She describes her 9-year-old’s serious social anxiety as paralyzing. “She wouldn’t talk to people. She would do what we call ‘a possum,’ and just freeze, or run away … [Read more...] about Gentle Giants Transforming Lives in Chino Valley
