Youth with medical challenges and disabilities are often bullied, avoided, misjudged, and endure uncomfortable stares. They often face multiple surgeries and medical interventions for chronic conditions. Equine therapy becomes a healing, motivating path toward improved physical and psychosocial wellness.
ConnectMed’s equine therapy programs offer youth who have experienced trauma related to their medical challenges, the chance to heal, grow, and connect through the powerful healing bond between humans and horses. Currently they include a week-long camp, subsidized weekly riding lessons, and 3 non-riding barn excursions/year. In partnership with equine centers and therapists, these programs provide safe, therapeutic environments where youth build confidence, communication skills, emotional resilience, and/or physical strength through guided horse care, groundwork, and/or riding. Your gift helps empower these young people to discover their potential through the transformative presence of horses. Photo credit Connect Med
