Melissa Ellen Penn, MA
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Melissa Ellen Penn, MA, SD, BFP runs Hoof and Hand - a program bringing optimum performance to horses and their riders.
Taking her work a step further, Melissa is charging forward with her new project: A Cavalry of Healing to be launched in late Summer 2012.
THE MISSION:
Throughout America's history horses have charged into battle carrying cavalrymen, pulling artillery caissons, and serving as transport for mounted police. Today horses are helping wounded warriors to restore their bodies, rejuvenate their spirit, and recapture their minds through the power of equine-assisted therapy. The Cavalry of Healing is working with the 4-H Horse Club of America to recruit and train 4-H members into this exciting and challenging work. See www.cavalryofhealing.com
The Calvary of Healing is now raising funds for equipment necessary to teach HeartMath De-stress techniques in the field. To donate, click here.
The Cavalry of Healing assists retuning soldiers heal, readjust to civilian life, learn de-stress techniques and receive enthusiastic and empathetic support from American youth and their horses.
The Cavalry of Healing is a "Train the Trainer" program - using a modified program of E.A.G.A.L.A.'s Military Service protocol amended for senior 4-H Horse Program members. The newly qualified trainers will return to their 4-H Horse clubs and pass along their knowledge to their membership. Once trained they will work with veterans along with E.A.G.A.L.A. certified professionals and licensed psychotherapists. From these participants will emerge the new trainers and professionals, ensuring that the program remains alive and vital.
Taking her work a step further, Melissa is charging forward with her new project: A Cavalry of Healing to be launched in late Summer 2012.
THE MISSION:
Throughout America's history horses have charged into battle carrying cavalrymen, pulling artillery caissons, and serving as transport for mounted police. Today horses are helping wounded warriors to restore their bodies, rejuvenate their spirit, and recapture their minds through the power of equine-assisted therapy. The Cavalry of Healing is working with the 4-H Horse Club of America to recruit and train 4-H members into this exciting and challenging work. See www.cavalryofhealing.com
The Calvary of Healing is now raising funds for equipment necessary to teach HeartMath De-stress techniques in the field. To donate, click here.
The Cavalry of Healing assists retuning soldiers heal, readjust to civilian life, learn de-stress techniques and receive enthusiastic and empathetic support from American youth and their horses.
The Cavalry of Healing is a "Train the Trainer" program - using a modified program of E.A.G.A.L.A.'s Military Service protocol amended for senior 4-H Horse Program members. The newly qualified trainers will return to their 4-H Horse clubs and pass along their knowledge to their membership. Once trained they will work with veterans along with E.A.G.A.L.A. certified professionals and licensed psychotherapists. From these participants will emerge the new trainers and professionals, ensuring that the program remains alive and vital.
