Good evening Jenny,

I would first like to thank you and all of your volunteers, as well as Rupert and your incredible animals for allowing us the opportunity to visit today.  I literally left in tears from having had the most amazing experience with Tyler ever! I know it was only our first visit but I cannot say enough about your foundation. Your goals, patience and kindness, your purpose ... I am in awe. Never in my life have I been so moved by a group of people and what you are accomplishing. I left with such an incredible amount of gratitude and hope.  The feeling there is indescribable. Truly. I’ve never seen T so engaged in anything. Ever.  I couldn’t believe he went up and touched Betsy right off the bat, and went back twice more to engage. Amazing.  I know he spent the better part of the next hour exploring and getting to know the grounds, but having him there, engaged with your staff and in such a good mood was beyond incredible. I've never seen him so 'in his element' he made eye contact several times and seemed to connect with everyone there. I know I’ve already said it once… but it was truly incredible.

Dear Joell (Joell runs Horse Boy Sessions and Camps at Squarpeg in Half Moon Bay, Ca),

Thank you very much for the great surf and turf family camp. Nicole had so much fun. It wasn't her first time surfing or boogie boarding, but it was certainly special to do it with Rachel and other girls, and the handsome and kind boys from the HMB surf club. Riding horses every day, driving around in the utility cart to feed the horses, and saying good morning and good night to them deepens her love for these sweet horses. Your dogs filled in the rest of her days with more fun and love. The campfire, the great tasking food and snacks, and sleeping in a tent just happened to be a few more of her favorites. No wonder she felt sad on the last day and asked me whether we could have stayed longer.

Besides Nicole, the rest of our family enjoyed it very much as well. Cynthia and I rode a horse for the first time in our life. We were thrilled by the fun and the spirit of these amazing horses. Once again, our lives are enriched because of Nicole. Even more important, we got to know wonderful people like you, your husband, Greg, Debra, Rachel, Lauren, Soquorney, Samoan, Talulu, and volunteers from HMB surf club. I was speechless in admiring how giving and loving all of you are. It was the most satisfying moments when I saw you folks enjoy Nicole as much as I do, actually even more than me sometimes. I wish i could learn your sense of humor in your reaction with Nicole.

thank you so much, i can see a difference already.  last week the boys were beasts all day, i thought i was going to go crazy.  When they came home from Horseboy, they were like angels, happy, pleasant, playing nice together, I almost fell over.  I asked Chris can we go every day....smile  I couldn't believe the difference in their behavior,it was nite and day.  You are miracle workers because we have meds that won't calm them and you did with a horse.  God Bless you and the horse.  I will have Chris fill out the survey.
~elaine

We had our first HB session today! A 21 yr old that lives in a group home with constant supervision, he is verbal but full on autistic, not mild autism by any means. A nice natured boy, loves roller coasters, amusement parks and music. There was no standing around, he needed to be busy and had to get him up on Gracie right away. I long lined her with him on her and trotted, which he loved! Gracie was perfect!

I feel happy about it and they will come on a regular basis and start bringing other individuals as well. The ball is roll'in and I had other sessions as well this week and 2 more tomorrow.

Suz : )