[concerned about politics]

program serves children with disabilities and special needs

We had a horse that used to give rides to kids like these. He was a Quarter Horse. He was the gentlest creature ever created. I can't imagine anyone hurting him in any way.
That horse was pure, unconditional love. It was almost as if he knew the kids needed him.
He eventually got too old and lame, and we had to put him out to pasture. We lost him two years ago of old age, but we'll always remember him.

[pwatson]

I have a Friend with a son with Autism who does not speak, except when riding therapeutic horses. There is something magical and spiritual going on between these disabled kids and animals. They really do sense the special needs these kids have.