‘I Don't Care If the Horse Poops on Me!’
One mom's commitment to helping her son to get back to therapeutic riding.
"When your child is young and has a diagnosis, you try anything," says Rachel Kirkland.
Leading by Example
Equine Assisted Learning teaches critical life skills.
"The ability to be aware to have compassion; to be confident, but not arrogant; and to take joy in helping to create someone else's success."
Talking to Ty
The 21-year-old Paint Gelding is a great listener.
“Everyone gets her. Everyone accepts her. Everyone likes her. And that means a lot, as a parent.”
Turning Possible into Possibilities
When therapy was needed during quarantine, Sprouts provided a way.
“Riding takes my physical therapy to the next level.”
Horses as Co-Therapists?
Introducing Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
"I saw these kids coming from foster homes and oftentimes reading their charts, the amount of trauma and neglect [they had experienced] was horrifying. Where do you even start?"
Horses and the People They Help
If you aren't familiar with how horses are helping people, read on.
Perri Wight Green of McLean was riding horses before she could talk.
Everyone Loves a Good Parade in Arlington
Police cycles lead the parade down Four Mile Run Drive with antique cars wedged in the middle and two Arlington County fire engines, with sirens blaring, bookending the rear.
Stand Up and Be Counted in Arlington
Arlington’s Census Palooza II hosts tables at Barcroft Apartments, Buckingham Gates of Ballston Community Center and Green Valley Charles Drew Community Center on Saturday, Sept. 12.
Responding in Reston to Hate Crimes
Rainbow and Black Lives Matter flags fly at Reston Church; surveillance camera installed.
"Beacon of hope to those who drive by. A demonstrated symbol of our commitment to justice and welcome."
Opinion: Commentary: The House at the Half
The House of Delegates is probably half-way through its virtual Special Session.
Downtown Herndon Real Estate Focus of Closed Door Session
Possible sign of pending land sale for Downtown Redevelopment Project.
After the Herndon Town Council adopted its Continuity of Government Ordinance on March 24 which allowed it to operate during the state of emergency due to COVID-19 and do so in a streamlined manner, Council could not discuss and act on matters such as zoning, planning, development and the Heritage Preservation Review Board Handbook.
Vienna Police Highlights Sept. 4 – Sept. 10, 2020
The following summary contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna, Virginia Police Department from Sept. 4 – Sept. 10, 2020.
League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area to Host 10th District Candidate Forum
The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area invites you to join its U.S. House of Representatives – Virginia 10th District Candidate Forum, to be held online on Monday, Oct. 5 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Rotary of Great Falls Named Top Achiever
Rotary District 7610 recently named the Rotary of Great Falls as one of its top achievers for 2019-2020.
Izumi Sushi of Great Falls Reflects on Economic, Cultural Challenges of 2020
The restaurant, which serves Japanese and Chinese cuisine, is cautiously resuming its services.
Victoria Li, a senior at Langley High School, has grown up along with Izumi Sushi in Great Falls.
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