Erin Batty

I am so proud to be a part of this cause and partner with Dr. Jaime Williams of Hit the Stars Learning with Horses.

As a bullied kid, the barn was where I found solace. A place where I could escape from hurtful words and harmful actions. Looking back, I see how the horses I spent time with helped regulate my nervous system, build my confidence, and provide me  with skills and strengths that will last a lifetime.

As an adult now in my 40s, the barn is where I press CTRL+ALT+DEL, shut off from the workday, and channel my energy into the horses around me.  I find my greatest moments of peace caring for these intuitive, particular, and sensitive animals.  I continue to learn from them and they continue to impact my life.

I hope that by spreading the word about how horses can impact mental health and well-being, others can discover the benefits I have been fortunate enough to find.  Whether that person is a kid going through a tough time with bullies at school or an adult exhausted and burnt out from the corporate grind, your mental health matters and there is something out there that can help you.