On her 25-acre Horse 'n' Feathers Ranch in Alvin, Gayle Mauzey is up every day at 5 a.m. She goes to bed at dark, and works hard in between. She's helping young lives. Horses for Kids at Risk, founded ...

When people think of teachers they rarely think of horses when, in fact, horses are first-rate educators who can teach young children and teens a variety of useful skills that promote lifelong ...

KALAMAZOO, MI -- As a licensed professional counselor in the Kalamazoo area, Natasha Federinko has worked with many adolescents struggling with their emotions. Kids grieving lost family members. Kids ...

As is true with just about any outdoor activity involving children, preparations were hurried but methodical as participants began arriving at the Ruth Arcand Park's equestrian center. After days of ...

The bond between humans and horses has lasted thousands of years. There’s something so powerful and unspoken in the relationship that it seems natural to look to our companions to help enrich our ...

SALINAS – Horsing around is not often encouraged in a school setting, but with Equine-Assisted Learning introduced at Rancho Cielo, horses can play a big role in student’s education and preparation ...

Horses are something of a specialist pet – a great deal of knowledge and effort goes into keeping them. However, that’s not to say you can’t sound like an expert in all things equine by boning up on a ...

These days, there’s a lot of talk about animal behaviour, emotions, and the special bond humans share with animals. In the middle of it all, horses remain steady and familiar– admired for their ...