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Finding Grace
A couple of months ago, we decided to purchase a horse from a local feedlot. (Yes-- if you know you know). With Jlo being out of...
hookscarisa
Apr 53 min read
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Roscoe’s Journey and the Courage to Walk Forward
By Kennedy Waycaster Cook and Carisa Hooks This fall, we had a friend that had an immediate need to move her horse, Roscoe! We offered to...
hookscarisa
Jan 63 min read
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Secrets Starlight
On Wednesday, November 20th... we made one of our hardest calls. We put "Secrets Startlight" known to some as "Victoria" to others as...
hookscarisa
Nov 27, 20242 min read
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What's the deal with 2023?
2023– That’s a wrap. What a year! I have had hurt, death, joy, growth but overall, so much to be thankful for. I lost my heart dog...
hookscarisa
Jan 8, 20242 min read
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Horse of The Year
Recently I went to a PATH international conference in Charlotte, NC. At one point, there was an award luncheon. One of the categories I...
hookscarisa
Nov 8, 20233 min read
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I'm finally ready....
This has taken me a long time to be able to post. As many of you know, I lost my beautiful girl Louana on March 27th, 2023. I had 6...
hookscarisa
Aug 13, 20234 min read
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New Year's Resolutions!
January is always a time when people take time to look backwards and reflect on the year. They think of things that they want to improve...
hookscarisa
Dec 27, 20222 min read
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Do You Believe In Miracles?
Do you believe in miracles? When I hear that question, I hear …. However, let's talk about miracles. Some people don’t believe in them. A...
hookscarisa
Oct 26, 20221 min read
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Sticks and Stones
Words are powerful. They can be used for good or bad. Have you ever heard this saying? "Sticks and Stones may break my bones.. but words...
hookscarisa
Aug 30, 20222 min read
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New classes for the fall!!
I am thrilled to be working year-round at Cornerstone in the upcoming year! I will have more availability and flexibility! I will be...
hookscarisa
Aug 7, 20221 min read
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Who Helps Who?
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2022. It is now July 2022. I have had a lumpectomy. I have survived chemotherapy. I am...
hookscarisa
Jul 11, 20222 min read
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Finding Hope!
About a year and a half ago, I rescued a small mare from a local kill pen. It was something I’d always wanted to do. I had this fantasy...
hookscarisa
Jun 27, 20223 min read
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Mindfulness and Horses!
We hear mindfulness in many places now. It is an important part of many mental health techniques. It is incorporated in schools and...
hookscarisa
Apr 29, 20223 min read
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What is Therapeutic Horseback Riding?
Here at Cornerstone we offer both therapeutic horseback riding and equine assisted psychotherapy. There is a definite difference between...
hookscarisa
Apr 18, 20223 min read
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How About Some Bread?
I was recently driving and heard part of a radio interview with Shauna Amick who wrote the book “Real Families, Real Needs”. The speaker...
hookscarisa
Mar 27, 20221 min read
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How can a horse help my child with Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Many people don't understand what we do at Cornerstone Therapeutic Horsemanship. They think we just put the kids on a horse and lead them...
hookscarisa
Mar 12, 20222 min read
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