Comments on: Men and Their Horses

By: michelle

michelle — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:46:03 +0000

I agree, Lisa. Horses are absolutely amazing in the way that they can heal people from the inside out. I have watched my handicapped sister evolve over her lifetime and really blossom due to her horseback riding pursuits. I think everyone should have a horse to heal anything: mental, physical, emotional, social, whatever kind of disabilities one has! But, I guess I’m a bit biased, right?

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:07:30 +0000

I agree with you here. I didn’t see this on TV (I’m a bit far away for that), but I have heard and read about this program. What a great deal for both sides. Horses have such an unbelievable therapeutic effect. I can imagine that it must be wonderful for the inmates to have something to look forward to, seeing as their days are filled with dull walls and a total lack of freedom. I can’t imagine that there is much in the way of ‘correction’ otherwise going on – although it’s called a ‘correctional facility’. The one thing most of them (and most of us) are lacking is plain and simple connection, love, respect and trust. And as we horse people know – there’s no better place to find those qualitites than standing by the side of a horse. And also for the horses, who by nature look for connection and interaction – it’s a wonderful concept indeed.
Thanks for posting about it.

By: michelle

michelle — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:27:37 +0000

Thanks for visiting, Paint Girl! I have recently started visiting your blog and have quickly become addicted! It is so amazing how people of all backgrounds and personalities can have such a powerful response to horses. I think it’s that moment that you realize that you have achieved a partnership with an animal that is only tolerating your presence nearby because he wants to…..it’s a powerful thing and it makes you realize pretty quickly how little in life you control.

By: Paint Girl

Paint Girl — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:03:56 +0000

I also watched this episode. I texted my sister to turn her t.v. on to that channel. I have heard of the prison program before in magazines, but it was neat to see it on t.v. Even though these prisoners are in prison for serious crimes, they do seem to react to the horses. I think it is a great program. It actually brought tears to my eyes. Mustangs are given a chance at a good life and hopefully the prisoners are learning some compassion. Thank you for bringing this up.
I would also like to thank you for stopping by my blog!