Where horses help hearts heal

Where horses help hearts heal

At first glance, the arena used by Freedom Equine Connection looks like the setting for a riding lesson. But there are no saddles, no reins, and no one mounting up. Visitors to rural Dixon Saturday learned the program isn’t about riding horses at all. Clients never ride the gentle giants that are at the heart of the program. Instead, visitors watch as participants brush horses, guide them through gentle obstacle courses, and even play games with…