My Passion- Reins of Freedom

Experiencing trauma as a child and finding healing with the help of horses as an adult my heart wants to help others in the same way. If children and teens can receive emotional support in their youth they have a greater chance of flourishing in adulthood. Providing them help now they can achieve their dreams of graduating high school, going to college, having a stable job and enjoying the gift of being in a loving relationship as they grow their family.

Children and youth talking to a psychotherapist in an office setting is often unsuccessful in the healing process. However, being in a rural setting around horses children often gain insight and discover the patterns that are keeping them stuck. Horses are social animals like humans. Unlike dogs they do not provide unconditional love if you treat them harshly. A horse’s behavior responds like a person. The child or teen is given the opportunity to explore themselves in the presence of these horses. Essential tools for having healthy relationships like being in control of your emotions instead of them controlling you are learned. The youth takes what is gained with the horse and uses it in relationships at home and school.

Her passion is to help kids that have experienced trauma and neglect with the help of horses.  She founded Reins of Freedom, a Charitable 501 c3 Non-Profit, located in Lexington, Kentucky.  Dana supports both organizations as clinical coordinator and counselor to help people that have experienced abuse and neglect using horses as well as neurological research. If you would like to support Dana in this mission, please send her an email.