tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314641053914045871.post2458246514702439771..comments2023-08-20T02:40:35.544-07:00Comments on The Power of a Dream: How To Make A Therapy HorseMartha McNielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05571910912475880411noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314641053914045871.post-7115073930851964782012-01-19T05:10:24.822-08:002012-01-19T05:10:24.822-08:00EFL is a therapy where the children learn about th...EFL is a therapy where the children learn about themselves, other people and interacting with the world. It's not about teaching riding or horse care skills and the children don't need any previous experience of horses. Do <a href="http://www.abler.com/article/abprazole-the-usual-ulcer-damages-%7c-horse-ulcer-medication,467f1d81c05e0f394b3a96995b75cfac,33.html" rel="nofollow">equine gastric ulcer</a> has a therapy too?Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485694442495555248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314641053914045871.post-60068600543173077092011-03-03T10:14:36.847-08:002011-03-03T10:14:36.847-08:00I think this should be a STRIDES article - very cl...I think this should be a STRIDES article - very clear rationale on the "why we don't take just any horse" argument. I am going to save this and pass it around so we can help educate the public (especially veterinarians) about what our horses really need to do!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08698196131091348799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314641053914045871.post-51749653684346683132011-03-02T14:05:37.595-08:002011-03-02T14:05:37.595-08:00I absolutely agree with Christine - the work you h...I absolutely agree with Christine - the work you have dedicated yourselves to is rehabilitating and improving the lives of humans. Kudos to you for sticking to your standards and finding a good match for your program.<br />My grampa, who was quite a horseman, once told me that what you pay for the horse is the least of what you'll spend on him. Starting with a healthy sound horse is a good way to ensure that your hard-won funds go as directly as possible to fulfilling your goals.<br />There are also some very fine horse rescues out there, and I encourage anyone who has an interest in improving the lives of unfortunate horses to find a reputable organization and contribute to it.Ann Wimmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01957645924341462269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314641053914045871.post-28707392586752343742011-03-01T22:33:34.246-08:002011-03-01T22:33:34.246-08:00I must say something about this very special horse...I must say something about this very special horse. Martha will attest I was very skeptical and didn't want to part with any of our donars money above what he was worth. But for the years I have been in this business, I have seen very few horses able to step into his job so quickly. I am now so impressed with him. I was disapointed today when I realized he had three lessons and I probably shouldn't add a personal ride to his long day. But, tomorrow, well that's another story. Great work Martha. Captain Bingo is awesome.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16173286473911237886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314641053914045871.post-61417612229855962782011-02-28T21:15:48.141-08:002011-02-28T21:15:48.141-08:00While ultimately the wisest decision will be made ...While ultimately the wisest decision will be made by the power(s) that be, sharing the reasoning is much appreciated. I had wondered something similar about the purchase of a new horse versus any other option for investment. Now all doubts are addressed and I feel happy for DreamPower and the gifted gelding. I'm glad the new guy is in town and I'll give him some love -but- I'm saving my doting for the tenured crew since this fella is definitely going to be a crowd pleaser and won't need the extra love for a long time to come!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11096878720381978608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314641053914045871.post-51748963287934436562011-02-27T10:37:32.258-08:002011-02-27T10:37:32.258-08:00I think that most therapy horses should be purchas...I think that most therapy horses should be purchased this way. I know that you are probably spending at least this much money (likely more) getting an unsound horse ready to be ridden and its not a very cost effective way to run an organization such as DP. DP is not in the animal rescue business, its in the people rescue business....<br />People who criticize others for not rescuing animals only feel guilty because they don't feel that they themselves are doing enough, they want you to take on the burden so that they can feel better.Christine @ sugarandtrash.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02827031418359302049noreply@blogger.com