Imagine a dark brown and white horse, multiple spots on his hindquarters, prancing about with ears forward and nostrils flaring. He’s proud, happy, and eager to please. That’s our Shadow and he’s here to reveal a secret or two.
Secret #1
It’s December 13th and horse owners and enthusiasts alike will celebrate National Day of the Horse today.
Why are they celebrating? It’s to honor the contributions horses have made to the society and culture of the United States. Throughout the ages, Americans have used the strong backs and legs of these beautiful animals to help us carry heavy sacks of goods, pull plows, carts, and sleighs, and even transport us for work, pleasure, and more. We’ve even used them to raise barns, carry our burdens, and traverse new heights.
Horses are extraordinary creatures, and some have an uncanny ability to help humans heal. Their intelligence and sensitive nature can free minds, reduce stress and anxiety, improve communication skills, and instill confidence and self-control. They are extremely aware of emotional energies, and they sometimes know people better than they know themselves.
Therapeutic horseback riding utilizes the special qualities many of them animals possess. Their tremendous physical strength and emotional intelligence help them respond to riders of all ages and needs. The rhythmic gait of the horses and the heat from their fur stimulate riders’ muscles and increase mobility. Throughout each ride, the change of gait and pace helps riders experience of wide range of sensory emotions.
Secret #2
Shadow is not just any horse. He’s a very special part of a therapeutic horse farm in the foothills area of North Carolina called Rising Hope Farm. Rising Hope Farms houses several horses who work with people of all ages with mental difficulties, physical and/or cognitive challenges, anxiety, grief, depression, etc. While there are many horses on the farm, Shadow is certainly the most popular because of Secret #3. What’s that secret, you may wonder? Well, we could tell you, but what’s the fun it that? You’ll have to read SHADOW’S SECRET to find out more!
To celebrate our favorite horse, Shadow, and National Day of the Horse, Ambassador International has a special offer on SHADOW’S SECRET. From now through the end of December, we are offering SHADOW’S SECRET for a discounted offer of $7.99 through our warehouse. We will also donate $1 from each purchase to Rising Hope Farms.
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Information on Rising Hope Farms: Ran by owner/operator, Gail Wartner, Rising Hope Farms is a therapeutic horse farm located in Claremont, NC, in the foothills of the North Carolina mountains. To find out more about the farm, their animals, and the events and programs they offer, please visit them at risinghopefarms.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/risinghopefarmsclaremont.