Dear ATL,
My heartfelt thanks to you for the vital gift of equine therapy sessions for my children after our family experienced recent losses.
The equine therapy sessions have been uplifting providing much needed healing as part of their recovery journey.
It was so special to watch them come out of their shells as they built genuine connections with their ponies. With the therapist’s guidance, the children not only found the space to express their feelings but also learned calming techniques that the ponies responded to so beautifully. Watching them nurture those bonds and gain confidence through their time with the ponies has been an absolute joy.
Your generosity has given my children not just an experience, but tools and memories that will stay with them well beyond these sessions, so thank you so much.
The impact of significant events, such as recent fires and flooding, has a terrible toll on the mental health of people, either directly or indirectly affected. It’s not uncommon for people who have experienced similar past events to be triggered.
Note: names removed to protect privacy.
Thursday, 22 January 2026
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