The journey to recovery for a young car accident survivor named Brianna is paved with hoofs – those of her beloved therapy horse, Ike. Brianna was involved in an accident that left her with a brain injury as a toddler. When Brianna met Ike, they forged bonds of friendship and support that go beyond simply that of rider and horse. Brianna was only 9 months old when she suffered the accident and sustained the brain injury which left her struggling with social and life skills.
But the power of a therapy horse can surely change things and when Brianna met Ike the horse at Hoofbeats With Hearts he condition improved dramatically. This equine therapy center works with individuals who live with physical and emotional disabilities but it wasn’t the horses there that helped Brianna, it was just one horse, Ike. This horse helped her gain the confidence she needed to interact with her peers, friends, and family. Now the two of them are like one and enjoy the time spent together and when they par they just cannot wait to get together again.
This video is a testament to the difference that therapy animals can make in helping people recover and getting over the misfortunes in life. They surely make a positive difference in our lives as they never abandon us but are always there willing to hear and act so that we can become better people. Watch this beautiful story on video!
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