MEDIA
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California horses, evacuated during the storms, wait for their owners to find new stalls
“I have a home to go home to. The horses are couch surfing. And we all are so connected to our horses. They're struggling. We're all struggling together.”
NPR | January 29, 2023
Horse Nonprofit Seeks Help
Ventura County Star | January 18, 2023
“Reins of HOPE is located near the Ventura River, which crested Monday as an atmospheric river dumped torrents of rain on the area. The rising waters flooded the ranch and buried the area in mud…Staff waded through waist-high waters to save the ranch’s horses, but the facility was destroyed by mudflows.”
Local nonprofit Reins of H.O.P.E. in need of help after losing location and equipment in recent flooding
“Everything we had now lies under a thick layer of mud and debris so, right now, we can't serve our clients, which is critical to their ongoing therapies…”
Press Release | January 13, 2023
Taking the Reins to Change Lives
Amy Brown | Ventura Breeze | December 14, 2022
“What started with three horses and two humans has grown to be a full stable of ten horses and a full team of therapists and supporters.”
ROH Video Slideshows
Podcast Episode on Respect Circles
ROH team members Alia and Becky join hosts Stephanie Colegrove and Alpheaus Johnson
“If you’ve ever felt the need to improve your physical or mental health, or you’re looking for a personal or professional development opportunity, we bet you’ve never thought of looking for help in a horse barn! Yet, the growing field of equine therapy is showing us that spending time with animals can be extremely beneficial to our well-being. In the first part of this special 2-part series, we welcome our expert guests, Alia Shahi and Becky Nibecker, as they each share the experiences and wisdom that they’ve gained from their fascinating work with horses.”
About EAGALA Model Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
EAGALA’s Military Services video illustrates why EAGALA Model equine assisted psychotherapy is becoming a leading form of treatment for military personnel and their families.
By highlighting moments from various sessions with military personnel, viewers can experience how EAGALA Military Services can lead to powerful emotional breakthroughs for service members, veterans, and their families.
The EAGALA Military Services designation identifies EAGALA Certified providers who have specialized training and experience to be uniquely qualified to support service members and their families, and is the global standard in equine assisted psychotherapy for serving active military, reserves, and veterans.
For more information, download the EAGALA Military Services brochure at eagala.org/military.
Veteran’s Voices
Watch CBS News’ feature on ROH and our programs.
