‘I Don't Care If the Horse Poops on Me!’
One mom's commitment to helping her son to get back to therapeutic riding.
"When your child is young and has a diagnosis, you try anything," says Rachel Kirkland.
Leading by Example
Equine Assisted Learning teaches critical life skills.
"The ability to be aware to have compassion; to be confident, but not arrogant; and to take joy in helping to create someone else's success."
Talking to Ty
The 21-year-old Paint Gelding is a great listener.
“Everyone gets her. Everyone accepts her. Everyone likes her. And that means a lot, as a parent.”
Turning Possible into Possibilities
When therapy was needed during quarantine, Sprouts provided a way.
“Riding takes my physical therapy to the next level.”
Horses as Co-Therapists?
Introducing Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
"I saw these kids coming from foster homes and oftentimes reading their charts, the amount of trauma and neglect [they had experienced] was horrifying. Where do you even start?"
Horses and the People They Help
If you aren't familiar with how horses are helping people, read on.
Perri Wight Green of McLean was riding horses before she could talk.
Vienna Police Highlights Sept. 4 – Sept. 10, 2020
The following summary contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna, Virginia Police Department from Sept. 4 – Sept. 10, 2020.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: For Some Workers, Nothing Leisurely About This Labor Day
Workers lucky enough to have a job face the double bind of fearing the risk of COVID-19 and being laid off.
There will be nothing leisurely about this Labor Day for many working families, not least for essential workers.
The Fight for Paid Leave
After effort for paid sick days falters, lawmakers move toward paid quarantine leave.
The fight for paid sick days is on hold for now, and advocates have moved to a fallback position for the special session of the Virginia General Assembly: quarantine leave.
Casting Off Distance Learning for Fishing Lines
Oakton teen defers college and sets off across America.
First in a series showcasing the stories of Fairfax County families in the time of distance learning as they develop strategies and alternative learning plans best suited to their needs.
Oakton Teen Aims to Gather Ten Tons of Food for Local Pantry
Hadley Husisian has gathered over 9,000 pounds of food so far, as the demand for food assistance continues to soar.
As a competitive fencer, 17-year-old Hadley Husisian of Oakton is usually very busy during the school year.
Vienna Author Explores Cultures, History
Craig Bradley publishes first in a series of children’s books.
Craig Bradley’s travels have taken him to five continents.
Opinion: Column: Cancer For Dummies: Me
As I was telling my long-time friend, Rita, over the phone on Saturday afternoon, as a cancer patient – and I know this is going to sound ridiculous, short-sighted and stupid, I am not always forthcoming and honest when it comes to sharing new symptoms with my doctors, particularly my oncologist.
Last Chance to See the ASPIRE HOUSE in McLean
Design showhouse closes on Sunday, Sept. 13.
Designing a dream home can be likened to assembling a haute couture wardrobe.
Board Chair of Shepherd’s Center Receives Community Champion Award
William "Bill" Farrell, Board Chair of Shepherd's Center serving Oakton-Vienna-Reston-Herndon (SC) has received the Hunter Mill District Community Champion Award.