My Nonprofit Reviews

Connected Horse uses the power of equines to improve the lives of individuals with mild cognitive impairment and their caregivers. There are many aspects to this non-profit that are truly unique--the outcomes are validated by Stanford University and University of California, Davis. They include increased engagement, less depression and anxiety and improved connection between the person with MCI and the caregiver. This non-profit offers the program at no cost through grants and fundraising efforts.

I am committed to being part of this program by becoming a facilitator and using my two horses for this program. There are more and more individuals being diagnosed with many types of dementia, and a huge caregiver crisis in the U.S. and globally. Family caregivers are under a tremendous amount of stress caring for their loved ones. This program alleviates stress and strengthens relationships--not only by being around the horses but following the evidence-based program developed by the Connected Horse team who have years of experience with older adults and dementia. It is crucial that this program continues to grow!