@gingerw That sounds like a fantastic idea. Horses are very healing physically and emotionally and they really connect with people. I know the riders in that program would benefit a lot too. There is a therapy riding stable near me. I will have to check it out some time. Riding Chester has been very good for me and helped me rehab from my neck spine surgery which was 2 years ago. That is a long process that I'm still working on, and if I can maintain good core strength, I increase my chances of preventing further spine problems. I know after I ride, the strength I gain helps support all of my spine from the bottom up. I always ride with good posture, and even just walking is a great workout for my back.