“As long as I’m with the horses, there will always be good in the world, no matter how dark it gets inside my head, and no matter what my physical health problems throw at me.” (more…)
“Everyone has unique experiences, but not everyone has Dissociative Identity Disorder, and that is why I’m here. I’ve had this disorder for basically my entire life and it is a strange, difficult, and sometimes panic-inducing thing to live with.” (more…)
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so what better time to think about how to keep yourself sound — mentally, physically and emotionally? Dr. Darby Bonami is here with these tips to help equestrians stay well. (more…)
Mental health and wellness coach Sarah Carlan, MSW, addresses this question: “How can we move toward a culture where moving up isn’t the only goal? How can we do our part to change this mentality?” (more…)
“As my riding improved, it contradicted every message that had fueled my eating disorder. My body didn’t have to look perfect to function perfectly. It could be a source of pleasure instead of pain. Exercise could be fun instead of torment.” (more…)
Mental health and wellness coach Sarah Carlan, MSW, addresses how riders can juggle their daily responsibilities with riding — and feeling like we’re not falling short. (more…)
