| Dillan and Kaitlin Dillan was purchased at auction with a severe wound on his hind leg. He has been nursed back to a full recovery and currently under training with excellent show potential. |
| Sadie This mare was abandoned by a drug addict. She had foundered and could hardly walk when she came to us. With special attention from our farrier, she is much more comfortable and walking (even running!) much better. UPDATE She now has the go ahead from the farrier for riding and has begun training. Sadie is a real sweaty and should prove to be great with the kids. |
Helping Horses Help Children.
Sacred Heart Horse Rescue of Middle Tennessee specializes in the use of rescued
horses in an Equine Facilitated Learning program for children who suffer from
chronic and/or life-threatening illnesses, children with emotional and mental
challenges, and special "at-risk" children.
The rescued horses are rehabilitated and used in a program to help the children
gain a special sense of self-esteem, accomplishment, empowerment, and an
overall feeling of joy and satisfaction. These are invaluable benefits to children who
are faced with a chronic and/or life threatening illness. Other benefits may include
improved communication skills, improved motor skills, as well as a sense of being
respected and having a better respect for others. All of these benefits may be
achieved through the child's interaction with a horse!
Equine Facilitated Learning is also sometimes referred to as Equine Assisted
Growth and/or Learning. The children are actually learning important life skills and
how to overcome challenges to accomplish the tasks put before them in the
program. The horse is the facilitator in this process.
horses in an Equine Facilitated Learning program for children who suffer from
chronic and/or life-threatening illnesses, children with emotional and mental
challenges, and special "at-risk" children.
The rescued horses are rehabilitated and used in a program to help the children
gain a special sense of self-esteem, accomplishment, empowerment, and an
overall feeling of joy and satisfaction. These are invaluable benefits to children who
are faced with a chronic and/or life threatening illness. Other benefits may include
improved communication skills, improved motor skills, as well as a sense of being
respected and having a better respect for others. All of these benefits may be
achieved through the child's interaction with a horse!
Equine Facilitated Learning is also sometimes referred to as Equine Assisted
Growth and/or Learning. The children are actually learning important life skills and
how to overcome challenges to accomplish the tasks put before them in the
program. The horse is the facilitator in this process.
About our Horses...
Each horse has come to us with their own needs and has shown remarkable
improvement. Some may work wonderfully in our Equine Facilitated Leaning
program, others may have great adoption potential, and some may even have great
show potential Of course, there will be some that will just make great companion
horses in need of a good loving home. We hope to better the lives of both the
horses and the children who come through our facility!
improvement. Some may work wonderfully in our Equine Facilitated Leaning
program, others may have great adoption potential, and some may even have great
show potential Of course, there will be some that will just make great companion
horses in need of a good loving home. We hope to better the lives of both the
horses and the children who come through our facility!
About our Children...
Our Inspiration...
Our ranch was inspired my Angel Heart Farm in Nolensville, TN. They have been
offering Equine Assisted Therapy to children with chronic or life-threatening
illnesses since 2003. The founder, Tracy Kujawa, has won the Ford Motor
Company's contest, "Women who Innovate. Women who Inspire." Our goal is to
take her program two steps farther by incorporating the use of rescued horses and
by widening the scope of the children we serve.
There are some wonderful organizations who offer this type of service, but still not
enough. Horse enthusiasts have no doubt about the benefits of the horse/human
bond. It is one of our missions to convince the health professionals to really take
advantage of Equine Facilitated Learning for the betterment of the children.
offering Equine Assisted Therapy to children with chronic or life-threatening
illnesses since 2003. The founder, Tracy Kujawa, has won the Ford Motor
Company's contest, "Women who Innovate. Women who Inspire." Our goal is to
take her program two steps farther by incorporating the use of rescued horses and
by widening the scope of the children we serve.
There are some wonderful organizations who offer this type of service, but still not
enough. Horse enthusiasts have no doubt about the benefits of the horse/human
bond. It is one of our missions to convince the health professionals to really take
advantage of Equine Facilitated Learning for the betterment of the children.
Sacred Heart Rescue, Inc.
Our children are your children. They are wonderful children that suffer from a
chronic or life-threatening illness, an emotional or mental disorder, or special
"at-risk" children. These children really enjoy spending time on the ranch with the
rescued horses (and the dogs). Some of them love to ride, some love to groom
the horses, some like to help at feeding time, some like to dish out treats, some
just like to love on them and let them know we care, but they all deserve the
benefits that Equine Facilitated Learning can provide.
During a session, the children are asked to perform certain tasks with the horse
in an effort to build communication skills, develop a bond with the horse, gain
respect from the horse, and learn to respect the horse as well. As tasks are
accomplished, the children may also gain self respect, confidence, self-esteem,
improved motor skills, and improved communication skills. You may read more
about Equine Facilitated Learning and the benefits on our ABOUT US page.
chronic or life-threatening illness, an emotional or mental disorder, or special
"at-risk" children. These children really enjoy spending time on the ranch with the
rescued horses (and the dogs). Some of them love to ride, some love to groom
the horses, some like to help at feeding time, some like to dish out treats, some
just like to love on them and let them know we care, but they all deserve the
benefits that Equine Facilitated Learning can provide.
During a session, the children are asked to perform certain tasks with the horse
in an effort to build communication skills, develop a bond with the horse, gain
respect from the horse, and learn to respect the horse as well. As tasks are
accomplished, the children may also gain self respect, confidence, self-esteem,
improved motor skills, and improved communication skills. You may read more
about Equine Facilitated Learning and the benefits on our ABOUT US page.
Welcome to Sacred Heart Rescue
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Learn about protecting horses from the Humane Society of the
United States (Beware of graphic videos about horse slaughter)
Also visit the Equine Rescue and Protection Humane Society
United States (Beware of graphic videos about horse slaughter)
Also visit the Equine Rescue and Protection Humane Society
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To Find a Horse Rescue near you try the sites below:
www.horseworlddata.com/rescue.html
www.naturalhorsetraining.com/HorseRescues.html
http://horsewelfare.8k.com
To Find horses, trailers, or tack for sale check out:
www.horse.com
To learn more about routine horse vaccinations and medical care
click here.
For basic horse terminology and grooming click here.
www.horseworlddata.com/rescue.html
www.naturalhorsetraining.com/HorseRescues.html
http://horsewelfare.8k.com
To Find horses, trailers, or tack for sale check out:
www.horse.com
To learn more about routine horse vaccinations and medical care
click here.
For basic horse terminology and grooming click here.
Resources for families with children who suffer from chronic or
life threatening illnesses and mental disorders:
www.bravekids.org
life threatening illnesses and mental disorders:
www.bravekids.org
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Check out this article by Franklin Levinson about Equine
Facilitated Learning (EFL) for children with emotional disorders,
autism, and ADD.
To see Franklin Levinson demonstrate Equine Facilitated
Learning with a child, watch this video.
Facilitated Learning (EFL) for children with emotional disorders,
autism, and ADD.
To see Franklin Levinson demonstrate Equine Facilitated
Learning with a child, watch this video.
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