I have the honor of being an ambassador this year for the fundraiser for “Horses For Mental Health” that will be giving all of our donations to the equine center (that I discovered last Spring in Kalamazoo, Michigan) called Horse Time Center for Equine Collaboration, or “Horse Time” for short.
Horse Time has become a profoundly healing place for me as I’ve experienced the joy of being in the presence of the beautiful herd of horses, connecting with nature, and becoming a part of a community of loving, caring, giving people who are all committed to making this world a better place.
Some of what is written on Horse Time’s website (horsetimecec.org) includes: “Experience the power of horses to heal humans through equine assisted learning.” And, “A horse will reflect back to you exactly what you need to see about yourself.” Horse Time is a “nonprofit community center facilitating experiences with horses, nature, sustainable living, social inclusion, healing, and a sense of well-being.”
Some of the opportunities to be at Horse Time include “Open Barn” times every week on Thursday evenings, “Herd Meditation” on Sunday afternoons, and classes like “Yoga With Horses,” and “Sound Therapy With Horses.” Other special events are offered throughout the year, as well. For children who need help with their reading skills, a program called “Horse Powered Reading” is available. I witnessed a child take 2 of these classes, and I saw how it built his confidence and motivation to keep working hard to become a stronger reader.
Each horse is given the autonomy to chose whether they want to interact with people. I’ve experienced that when a horse chooses to be near me and with me, the peace, comfort, and joy that I feel helps heal the grief that I’ve been going through, and it gives me respite from the mental illnesses that I continually work on recovering from.
Your donation will give many more people the opportunity to benefit from the mental health support and growth that people experience through the powerful connection between people and horses. The wisdom of horses is expressed through their patience and acceptance of who you are in the moment…without saying a word. Thank you for taking time to donate, as you feel led. Every dollar counts and is greatly appreciated. 🙂
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This is a incredible healing done with special love from horses.
Supporting an amazing cause and an amazing person. 💚
I love Horse Time! My healing journey is tremendously helped through my experiences with the horses, with nature, and with uplifting people.