Reviews
September 11, 2024
"A local horse woman recommended connecting with Adrianna recently when I was looking for the right person to work with on foundational skills and a gentle reintroduction to horsemanship after being away from horses for so long with raising children.
I had a nice conversation with Adrianna and her mom Christine on the phone and planned a day to come out. We'll that day was yesterday and it was such a nice experience! Both Adrianna and Christine were down to earth, friendly and personable. I got to meet and spend time with all the rescue & lesson horses and hear a little bit about their stories. I also got to hear about some of the approaches that Adrianna uses with care and training too.
You can feel the love this organization has for the horses they are entrusted with and you can see that the horses know this too with their relaxed and trusting dispositions : ) I was so inspired by what I saw that I have volunteered to come out weekly to help where I can and to work on refining my skills, understanding the horse's point of view, and riding lessons with Adriannain too!
Thank you for all the work you do to help these gentle souls Christine and Adrianna!
~ Lisa Colorado"
September 1, 2024
"These magnificent creatures are so full of love and compassion. Amazing ladies with a lifetime of equine knowledge. I've known them for many many years. Have had horses in my life when I was much younger. A tragedy in my life recently losing my amazing youngest son to suicide, brought me to the lowest place in my life. I have given up had lost my will to go one. Reconnecting with my good friend Christine and being in the presence of the beautiful animals. Well day by day I regained my will to live. The magnificent animals gave me love and a feeling of worth and family. They did what they do best and tenderly healed my spirit and my heart. I look forward to seeing them and being in their presence as often as possible. This is such an amazing program with knowledge staff. And I wouldn't be here today without them."
August 13, 2024
"Adrianna and Christine are two of the most wonderful people I have ever met. They are kind hearted, extremely knowledgeable, and their compassion knows no limit. I couldn't recommend them higher. Their horses are well trained and incredibly sweet. There is no better place to build trust, self worth, and a desire to heal. I am so thankful that the world has a program like Hooves for Healing."
August 12, 2024
"I met Adrianna and Christine at one of the lowest points of my life- I was surrendering my heart horse, the animal that touched my soul and stuck with me through years of turbulence and pain. I could no longer support myself, and I was not giving her the life she needed and deserved. This would have been a tragic and painful end with the story of the little Mustang who could and the girl who tried.
Christine and Adrianna made sure that did not happen. They saw me for more than the hole I had dug and the issues I was desperately trying to overcome; they saw my love, passion, and desire to do right by Nike. They supported her and supported me, allowing us to continue forward and letting our story continue. Visiting them in Petaluma was the highlight of a trip to California, and I can't help but tear up when I see how loved, cared for, and happy Nike is.
This is a program of love, respect, support, and kindness. I could not recommend Hooves for Healing more, and I wish that everyone could let these horses and people touch their lives like they have mine. "
August 7, 2024
"This has been an amazing transition from "Therapist " to "Equine Therapist." The people, the environment, the horses, have made a world of difference in the efficiency and the impact of regular therapy !"
May 4, 2024
"I was thirteen when I first began to struggle greatly with my mental health; I didn’t want to get out of bed, was constantly anxious, and didn’t feel like my life had meaning. That’s when my therapist at the time recommended a couple of friends of hers, a mother- daughter pair that ran a horse rescue at a nearby ranch. As someone who’s always loved animals, I thought I would give volunteering a try, but my hopes weren’t high. I felt like nothing, and no one could help how I felt. But eventually, I found myself looking forward to going to the ranch. I was clumsy and clueless around the large, unfamiliar animals at first. But they were unequivocally patient with me and became a profound source of healing for what I had thought to be my broken mind. I suddenly wasn’t so anxious or depressed, and I felt like I had something worth waking up for, even if it was just a couple of times a week for a few hours. Working with horses has taught me patience, responsibility, emotional intelligence, to have confidence in myself again, and so much more. I have yet to find another activity with the same level of solace and companionship these animals have offered me. Horses grounded me when I felt lost; they helped me find clarity in my emotions' storm, and taught me to treasure and value life again. I can proudly say that I am recently seventeen. I take weekly lessons and spend the majority of my time at the barn. I now have a horse of my own, too, and she is the highlight of my life. Any time I feel like I may be losing myself again, my girl pulls me back into reality and reminds me how amazing my life is and how happy she and countless other horses have made me. Horses are not just companions; they are partners who guide you with grace and resilience through thick and thin."