A few months ago, 5 boys walked onto the Heartland property. Each had a different story, but they all had one thing in common. They wanted to live a life of success and happiness. Their goals ranged from getting a job at Publix to trying out for the Olympic Archery team.

We have seen magic happen in the round pen at Heartland Haven and this experience proved to be no different. Starting out, some of the boys were eager to participate, a few stood back in the shadows. Their personalities couldn't have been more different but they all had something to say. These boys wanted to be heard and to know that they have a future despite their past.

As we take our nature walk back to their pick up point, we are hearing things like, "I think this horse therapy is helping. I got really angry at school but I thought about Kopper (a therapy horse) and remembered how to calm down." "I think about Lincoln (a therapy horse) when I feel lonely and am missing my family. I can imagine him next to me." and "There is nothing better than a horse hug."

Through private one-on-one Equus Coaching and Natural Horsemanship we are seeing transformation happening at a rapid pace. We are also seeing just how deep some of their trauma and wounds are. We're just getting into the place where real change can happen with these boys, but their funding is running out. Their last scheduled day is September 28th.

We need your help to continue to help these boys. Their future is bright. With the right guidance and coaching they will be able to reach their dreams if given a chance. If you feel like being part of the transformation of 5 boys donate now to change a life or five.

Making a difference.

By Heartland Haven Foundation Inc

Making a difference.