MEMBER for Northern Victoria Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell has used the latest sitting week of State Parliament to highlight the work of local charity organisation Horses for Hope.
Horses for Hope provides therapy to horses that have suffered physical and psychological trauma, pairing them with people who have also suffered through their own traumas and are undergoing therapy.
Mrs Tyrrell’s contribution came after visiting the Mooroopna North headquarters of Horses for Hope to learn more about the wonderful work they are doing to help both horses and humans.
“The combination of having both horses and people working through their challenges together provides an environment that no other type of therapy offers,” Mrs Tyrrell said.
This is therapy for both the horses and people in need of healing from past and present traumas.”
The horses at Horses for Hope come from the RSPCA, rescues from saleyards destined for the knackery and private owners that wish to help their horses but don’t possess the skills to do so.
“Horses for Hope is an innovative therapy program that is healing both beautiful horses and humans by bringing them together and with a waiting list of at least three months for new participants it is making a significant impact on those people who need help in an alternate setting.”
