Hi Everyone,

10-15-2014 

Just wanted to send a huge thank you to healing with horses and wildrose horse farm I got to rebuild some of the motor skills and smell the fresh hay along with the smell of the horses.  The staff was knowledgeble, kind, and so very motivating! One of the best days I have had in a very long time. Spent time with the horses. I was encouraged to relax taught how to breathe. Everything was upbeat and positive. I love this therapeutic riding center.  They designed a program just for me.  The staff was sensitive I can't wait to return. This is a special place. Everyone should come to Healing With Horses in Uncasville,CT

Chris M, Plainfield, CT    

Hi... I love you all and all your horses. I loved horse camp and running our own business. This helped me focus on my school work and helped me relax and deal with issues I had and will continue to have in my life.  You guys are the best. I will be volunteering this spring to help pay you back for all you have done and besides I miss you all. Especially Domino and Pegasus. I am so happy for this website so I can keep in touch.  Lee thank you for tutoring me in English. It did make a difference. 

Thank you,

Jamie.....Plainfield, CT 10/23/2014

Hi Everyone!!

12-15-2014 

I love being at WildRose Horse Farm Healing with Horses. Everyone is so nice!! It's like a huge family. Lee treats us all with respect and communicates riding lessons with humor that makes us understand how the horse works. He taught me all about diagonals and half passes. He also taught me how to communicate with my horse. I have worked at a couple of therapeutic riding farms already they were very strict sometimes mean and some places I took riding lessons I got yelled at.  Not here!!! Everything is ended on a positive note. All the staff works so hard. Mr Lee had to work a different job and run this farm. All the lessons were personalized around my needs. They keep lessons private which gives me one on one time with my horse and instructor. We all can't wait to get there and I don't speak for myself. We enjoy the horse camp and love being there. Thank You for allowing me the privilege to ride at your facility.

Jessie, Canterbury, CT

Dear Lee and Shari

08-25-2014 

Thanks so much for being a guest on my show. You were great. Because of you many lives are transformed for the better! Keep up the good work. Where would we be without horses? Would love to do a follow up oh the PTSD for veterans. Met a fascinating former Marine that works as a volunteer on your staff. See you on the farm! 

Rosetta J, Waterford, CT

Hi Lee and Shari,

07-20-2014 

I wanted to take the time to thank you for introducing me to you wonderful horses and the visit to your farm. You were both so knowledgeable, very warm and kind. I could see the passion you both have for helping all people and the pride you take in your programs and the safety of your clients ad staff. Your horses were the sweetest most docile therapists I have ever met. I am very excited about starting lessons with your facility. I could see you put an inordinate amount of work into your grounds and personalizing your programs. Your book of programs was self explanitory. Your staff is very safety concious and personable. They are also very knowledgeable and answered every question I had. If there is anything you need do not hesitate to ask. You are all great.

Marie Caldral, Scotland, CT

Hello wildrose

A Huge Thank you to you and your volunteers. My daughter has been coming to your farm riding for 4 years. Thanks to you she has gained confidence and so much knowledge. She has become a considerate young woman. Your horse camp was the best thing she got involved in.  All the horse shows and fun that Mr. Lee showed the girls helped her gain so much self esteem. She was heading down the wrong path before I signed her up for your Kre8ive Horse Kamp.  She learned how to budget, do fundraisers, run a business and be on a board of directors something she would not have been taught inside the box so to speak in regular school.  You all take individual interest in all the students there. I would tell any parents to sign their child up this unique camp. Continue the wonderful work you all do with all these children and now Veterans and Youth with emotional and cognitive disorders.  You are great !! If I had a million dollars it would all go to your non profit!

Debbie Ivers, 11-25-2014 Plainfield, CT

October 18, 2013

Hi To Shari and Lee,

I remember visiting you when you first started out. You kept in touch with me. I wanted to reach out and send you this donation in the hopes it will help bring your horses some fresh hay. I have noticed also some people have no idea what a non profit is. Let me tell you people. This place called Healing With Horses is what a non profit should stand for. You all should get paid. I of all people know what it is like to start something and stay driven and determined to make it work. I hope my journey continues so I may be able to donate to you again next year. Bless you all.

Rosanne, Cromwell, CT 

Hi Healing With Horses,

10-19-2014 

I want to say thank you for having patience and taking the time to allow me to understand myself. I learned alot about myself through your smart beautiful horses. Not to mention your knowledgable staff. You are not a typical therapy center. People may want to take the time to see what you are all about and how unselfish you are. You are all hard workers and are always smiling. You had to start your life over again. I merely had to reapply myself not a huge change to make but you allowed me to figure out I was the only one that could fix myself. You took your time and no matter what my excuses were you were understanding and patient.  May I add you knew me better than I knew myself. You believed in me and listened to me when noone else did.  I made mistakes and none of you  judged me. I want to say thank you.

Morgan - Taftville, CT   

This Note came to us from a return client who has been with us for years dated  01-08-2016

To my friends at Healing With Horses, 

I have been through so much in this life of mine. I always come back to you. You are always here for me. I love you all even the ones who have moved on in their life. You have all touched my life in a very special way. I could probably name most of you that have worked so hard with your clients and to keep the loving horses happy and healthy. It is difficult work. I pray for you all to have a wonderful holiday in 2015 and the best of New Year for 2016. To Shari and Lee who do their very best to keep your staff happy I also know this is a difficult job. People dont realize how hard you work without pay. I am asking everyone that comes across this note I have sent to please donate to your wonderful cause. Because of Sherrys accident she pulled herself back together after years of hard and painful work and began these wonderful programs to help all in need both horses, animals and people. I  remembered this is the anniversary of your accident and feel blessed to know you. To Lee You work another job to help make sure the animals there are fed and cared for. The emotional stress you all must go through can take its toll on all of you. Yet you still give from your hearts. I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. I hope you succeed beyond the heavens. Your friend always Pam!

January 12, 2017 

Dear Healing with Horses,

My 11 year old daughter suffered from many emotional challenges. She has improved in choosing healthier friends, her grades have improved tremendously her panic attacks have nearly subsided. Your staff is patient and knowledgable. Your prices are reasonable. She spent years attending talk therapy with no change. Your facility is magical. We almost lost hope until we found your farm. wh reccomment anyone suffering from emotional challenges to attend your facility. We hold you in high regard and thank you very much.

Bless all your staff and animals. People donate to this wonderful local non profit. They work wonders.

With great respect and thanks,

Theresa 

HI Guys    April 7, 2017

I want  to tell  everyone how great you all are. The horses are a dream.They have been treated well and are taken care of . This is the most relaxed place to come for anykind of horse learning or riding. I was on a waiting list before I got in. They dont crowd people in they rely on your donations and support. There programs are suited to fit your needs. Come out and meet them at the Fundraiser on Saturday June 2017. 

Love you all Stef - Norwich, CT

To all Staff of Healing With Horses,

Your place is outstanding . It has an ora and positive happy energy.Everyone is so very kind. I don't understand why people don't give more to you in donations. If anyone reads this please give. They are such hard workers, they rescue horses and ponies along with other  animals. You treated me with dignity and respect always laughter. You are all so knowledable about horses and how they communicate and interact with people. I plan on giving monthly and will tell everyone I know about your non profit. Bless you all and I am wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous new year.

Yours truely,  Beth 04/03/2018 

WildRose Staff,

May 04, 2014

Mikayla's morning couldn't have been more special. ♥ Ya'll went above and beyond.. not to mention, made her feel right at home! ♥ She is determined to get her tush right on back and soon. She loved getting to know ya'll.. and the other people there. She was in love with Toby from Hello, then shortly there after charmed by Austin and Simba. She also thought Nick was pretty cool too... (for a BOY) On a serious note, Lee there is something amazing about the feeling of Healing with Horses. It's a quiet calm, that encourages you to be okay. There is an awesome laughter that bubbles up inside.. because you are SAFE. You created something like no other. It's AMAZING. ♥ As a mom of two children, each with their own special needs, I can honestly say I don't hand out compliments like this easily. The acceptance and unconditional patience you show with clients is awesome. The Farm is easily manageable for people dealing with all levels of emotional traumas and no staff looked at anyone in judgement or uncaring ways. Your staff is awesome & loving. Seriously, i wanna take them all home with me. :) GOD BLESS all of you. IT'S not just a staff there, it's a FAMILY. Your seriously all, heart touching Angels... :). Today you were Mikayla's and for that I thank you bunches! :-)

Amber, RI 

Dear Lee,

I have been bringing my 8 year old daughter Kaylee to WildRose Horse Farm since April 2007 for riding lessons. The reason we went to WildRose is because Kaylee had been diagnosed with the motor disorder Dyspraxia, also Apraxia a delayed speech developement disorder. In my research of these disorders, I found out about "Hippo" Therapy and how it benefits those with this diagnosis. It was shortly after I found out that there was such a thing as Therapeutic Horse Back Riding. I was lucky enough to find Lee and Shari. Since Kaylee had been going to WildRose I have seen and been a part of everything going on there. It's hard to measure how much Kaylee progressed in one particular therapy due to the different types we are trying , but I can certainly say that I see Kaylee growing and becoming more focused. From what I have seen at wildrose, I need to give Lee and Shari credit for what they have done helping to get Kaylee to where she is at in her therapy.

At WildRose Kaylee is in a structured invironment with her best interest in mind. She is consistantly being encouraged to speak and use her voice to communicate with the horses. Lessons always include motor skill improvement and confidence building. I see this all being beneficial to Kalee as she is growing, becoming more confident and disciplined. I also see that while we were at WildRose attention was never taken off of Kaylee. If she needs to focus more on a particular skill, it is identified and worked on. We will continue to go to wildrose as long as we can. I feel that Lee and Shari really care about their students and show that by giving them attention, structure, customizing each lesson to meet the students needs and offering the opportunities to become more involved with the farm...Brent Lewis. Westerly RI 

To Healing With Horses,

 I want to take a moment to say thank you and let you know how happy I was being a part of your facility. I am older now and learned alot from your horse camp. I remember how much fun we had every Saturday. I never wanted to miss a day. Sometimes I wish I was that age again back riding with all the girls. I have all the photos of the horse shows. I remember you cried when the two girls had the pairs dressage demonstration. Your happiness overwhelmed me. You always made me smile and never had a bad thing to say about anyone. I remember Lee doind his own dressage and cooking burgers for all of us on Saturday. That was a special time for me in my life and wish again i was back in time. Thank you for the places you tooks us, Equine Affair, Hore Shows, the grain store. It is all in my memory like it was a moment ago. When I have kids I will bring them back to your place and hope they get as much out of it and have as much fun as I did. Thank you so much Lee and Shari

12-01-2014 

Your Horse Camp Girl, Norwich, CT

9-16-2014 

Hello Healing With Horses Staff,

Enclosed is a check for $150.00 to use for the hay you need for your horses. I saw the spot on Television news that you needed help and I know what it feels like to need help - so here is a little bit of assistance. Give a hug to each of the horses for me and give a hug to yourself too.  I wish you the best and hope many more donations come your way. God bless.

Rosanne, Cromwell, CT 

October 09, 2014

My sister saw your interview on TV and told me about your work withhorses. Everyday my mailbox contains a request from a charity. In this current economy many are in need of help.  You didnt ask but the work youre doing speaks for itsself. God Bless you. I wish I could do more to help.  Pat- Bellingham, Mass

Sept 17, 2014

You make such a huge difference in the lives of so many. I wanted to reach out to thank you for all you do. This is your dream to help horses and people with disabilities and youth at risk. Be proud of your accompishments. You are makig a difference in so many lives. Sincerely, The Delorso's - woodstock, CT

Hey

10-15-2014 

Bless all who work and volunteer to keep the horses healthy as well as the therapeutic side of things. We admire what you do and your dedication. May you always have peace and may others see what you all do to extend yourselves to help others in need, You are all very giving and unselfish. I pray others step forward and reach out to lyou all. You should do well with your grants, Reach for their hearts as you did with mine. You will remain in my heart and prayers.

Julie S Barkhamsted CT

Shari and Lee,

My son had many issues yet you didnt turn him away. You worked with him as long as you could. Others gave up on him or told us they had a waiting list. We barely paid you and you took us anyway just to help my son. People today just dont do that anymore. Thankyou for my heart for all you have done for him. He is well and living in a home. He has no outbursts anymore and smiles more than he ever did. We have kept the photo of Domino for him. It always makes him smile. I just found out Domino passed  in 2012 I am so sorry for his loss. He was a great therapy horse. Domino gave my son strengh, courage and great self esteem, He speaks of Domino all the time. Continue your passion. You are loved and respected for all you do for everyone. I hope to stop by and see you soon.

Mari, Canterburry, CT

Dec 15, 2014 

Hello to Staff,  06-12-2015

Thank you so much for allowing my daughter into your Horse Camp Scholarship Program. She is learning alot about herself through the horses. She has made many improvements and she is happier. I cannot thank you all enough. Keep up all that you do and I wish you all good health and hope people begin to send donations. You do so much for the animals and the people that come to your facility. God Bless.

Casha Brown, Plainfield, CT