Category: The PEACH Pit General

A little encouragement

Sometimes, all we need is a little encouragement. That nudge, kind word, warm hug can help us confront our issues, letting us know we’re not alone.

Making progress

Horses help people fight addiction

People in addiction recovery can find comfort and communication in the company of horses at facilities across the world, such as The PEACH Pit, that practice equine-assisted therapy. In this video, clients are at a rural facility in Kinderhook, N.Y. called Stable Solutions. Equine-assisted… Continue Reading “Horses help people fight addiction”

(POSTPONED) Workshop: Horses as Co-Therapists for the Military

Equine-assisted activities incorporating the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) model are gaining more and more interest all over the world. We’re offering a four-day workshop to introduce you to the model and walk you through techniques to help military clients and others… Continue Reading “(POSTPONED) Workshop: Horses as Co-Therapists for the Military”

The National Guard: Always helping in disasters

Throughout my lifetime, I’ve heard of the National Guard helping out during disasters and emergencies in this country. Flooding, fires, evacuations. Whatever the governor needed done within the state. Now, they’re helping areas heavily affected by the recent wintry conditions: Virginia, the District of Columbia, Delaware,… Continue Reading “The National Guard: Always helping in disasters”