Last night at The Red Barn was amazing.  It was the first time I got to see measurable improvement in a student.  I have heard awesome stories, and seen many students at the beginning of their time at The Red Barn, but last night I got to experience it for myself.  One child, I have really gotten to know and be with consistently, made vast improvements last night.  Its always one thing to know something works, and believe in a program, but its another when you get to see change and be a part of it.   Seeing positive change in a child that has been through so much is something that makes me sure that I am in the right field of work.  I've always known  what I loved to do, and what I was passionate about, but I had no idea how to get a "big girl job" doing it.  I mean, I could not be a camp counselor forever, but nursing has given me that same ability to make a difference and be a positive influence on children when there are so many negative influences out there.  Here is a video of some of the ways The Red Barn utilizes horses for therapy in kids!

On another note, this weekend is the Open House at The Red Barn from 2-4.  I'll be out there all day Saturday and can't wait to meet more of the students and people who are interested in working with The Red Barn! At the Open House we are having treats and snacks, hot chocolate and coffee, live music, a horse skills demonstration, a dance demonstration, a clown visit, and a folk artist to do an art project with the kids.  So far it sounds like it is going to be a great day,  and I can't wait to tell you all how it went!