Yeehaw! May 2024 Horse Camp

We recently had the privilege of taking three of our partner programs to horse camp! Please enjoy some photos from our trip below!

It was a wonderful experience, where even some of our dedicated New Day staff embraced new challenges and conquered fears along the trail.

Throughout our time there, we witnessed some special moments of healing and growth among the girls we support.

The first day of horse camp can be overwhelming for the girls, navigating new faces and environments. To ease their anxiety and foster camaraderie, we kick off with a relaxed group dinner graciously sponsored by members of our generous New Day community.

The following day, we ride! For many girls who've never mounted a 1,000-pound animal, the experience can be very scary, especially considering their past hurts. Initially, one of the girls was so apprehensive that sitting out seemed inevitable. However, with patience and encouragement, she not only rode both days but on our final day, she asked, 

”Can I make my horse go even faster!?”

Equine therapy is so beneficial as it uses the connection between the girls and the horses to enhance physical and emotional healing! The horses feel what they feel, which helps the girls discover how they project their inner world outward. The movement of the horses brings hidden emotional pain to the surface for them to process and work through. And of course, riding a 1000lbs animal will build confidence and bring a ton of joy!

We are super excited for our next horse camp later this year! 

If you would like to help kids recovered from sex trafficking heal with equine therapy you can donate and give towards our horse camp trips!