Jonathan and mom Simone – Austin
We have been doing horse boy since early March. My son Johnathan is 4 he is considered non verbal but had about 40 words and […]
Equine Assisted Intervention
Family Week in TX – Antonia, UK
Our time working with the Horse Boy family was life-changing. We were clearly able to see just how much our son was able to ‘connect’
Phoenix 2 years later – Austin, TX
Phoenix (pictured) had a great Horse Boy Learning playdate yesterday. Below his Mom describes in her own words their experience… “I’m lying in bed a
Peace, freedom & a newfound independence – Owen, UK
This testimonial came in for one of our Tribe run by Nicola Hepburn in the UK. Hi Nicola,I wanted to send you this photo of
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A personal and heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who made this dream come true – Shu, CA
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
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Sam – Houston, TX
I want to Thank You for an Awesome experience last Saturday. You and your whole team are absolutely amazing. The way you allowed Presley to
Tyler – Elgin, TX
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
Horse Boy Surf Camp, CA – at Square Peg
This camp was run by Joell of Square Peg in Half Moon Bay, Ca We had so much fun at this camp! Nick experienced so
Megan – Belton, TX
So, in 1 day, just 1 day, we have already seen a difference at the Horse Boy farm has had on Daelyn. I haven’t shared
Jaci – Seattle, WA
(Source: http://jacivanwyhe.blogspot.com/2012/12/horse-boy.html – Photo credit: Gabriel Van Wyhe) These were some of the most compassionate, understanding people I have ever met. Two of the volunteers
Horse Boy Method in Action with Will in Oregon
Riding with Rupert Will’s first contact with the horse (Gary). Will is clear he doesn’t want up. No Problem; we shadow Will with Gary (note:
A Horse of a Different Color: A Review of the Effectiveness of Hippotherapy
A Horse of a Different Color: A Review of the Effectiveness of Hippotherapy Hippotherapy, sometimes also called “equine-assisted” therapy or “therapeutic riding,” involves the use
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Horses Soothe Kids with Autism – Scientific America
The animals’ motion may correct rhythm coordination problems Animals have helped many kids with autism improve their speech and social skills, but these cases have been
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Phoenix and his Family
Last week, a friend & coworker pulled me into the hallway at school. She told me about her neighbor who has a foundation that works
Ann – Washington, DC
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to you, Ru, and your entire team of amazing Horse Boy girls! We enjoyed it all, from
Lisa – Australia
Just wanted to share that my companion riding with my 5 year old is totaly awesome :). He so much happier and chattier. He can’t
Gillian Naysmith, UK -Sam
When Sam arrived at the camp he had never seen a horse in his life before – he was very excited to see them and
Rowen Sanders, UK – Oaks First Camp
We are a family of 3 – myself, my husband and our 4 year old son, Oak, who has autism. We went on our first
Martha LaMarche, Portland – Will
Prior to visiting Summit Equine Assisted Therapy at Ruff Ranch, my experiences with horses and my son had not been the least successful. I am
Horse Boy Camp report, Cornwall, UK – Scott’s Story
Scott came to one of the Cornwall camps in May 2010. Upon arrival at the camp it soon became apparent that he wasn’t really interested in the horses
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Horse Boy Camp report, Scotland UK – Oak and Buddy
On the October camp in Scotland, one day Oak decided he wasn’t coming out to see the horses – he just was not interested… So
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Rob and Veronica Conley – LifeStriders, Madison, WI
THE HORSE BOY METHOD DAY AT LIFESTRIDERS 6/3/11 For those that were able to attend, and for those that were not, we were all very lucky
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