DeeDee Conrad

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• The Hoofbeat August 2022

  Fri, January 13, 2023

• The Hoofbeat | July 2022

  Sat, July 30, 2022

  Lovingly referred to as "1,000-pound therapists," Hearts' herd plays an influential role in Hearts' therapeutic work. Whether being ridden or participating in groundwork, horses have a way of connecting with participants that makes the individual feel GOOD. Hearts' 16 equine partners have the extraordinary responsibility of providing a safe and stable environment where participants can build strength, mobility, and flexibility: often where other more traditional therapies have proven unsuccessful. Participants also feel empowered and have greater self-esteem after working with horses.

• The Hoofbeat | June 2022

  Thu, June 30, 2022

  Hearts is pleased to announce a new equine-facilitated learning program! Hearts is providing both the facility and the horses to Diana Ferrari (MH, MA, LMFT) and equine specialist Lauren Hayes (MA, Registered Associate MFT). Hearts considers this program to be very worthwhile and beneficial to our Santa Barbara youth.

• The Hoofbeat | May 2022

  Mon, May 30, 2022

  Thank you for helping us empower individuals, teach core values, and heal mind, body, and heart. With such a great need in our community, I hope I can count on your support and generosity.

• The Hoofbeat | April 2022

  Sat, April 30, 2022

  How do we even begin acknowledging and thanking our amazing volunteers for all the hours of dedication and hard work? Over the last several months, this exceptional team has helped us move our entire facility and create a warm and welcome environment in our new location. They've also got down and dirty--and often very wet--during the rains, pitched in extra time when shifts were short-staffed, and continue to work tirelessly to make it seem effortless to our participants and our herd.

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