Laura, 17, came to the ranch about 11 months ago to help her cope with the loss of her uncle, grandfather and 7 students in her school to suicide.
She struggled significantly from depression, anxiety and low self esteem. During her time, she has hit hurdle after hurdle and has been thrown several challenges, especially with her physical health including myoclonic spasms, feeding tube and several surgeries. She was forced to take a leave of absence from school. With all of this, the Ranch is her special place where she is always wanted and accepted. She gets the freedom to rest without pressure from her world. Her goal was to be able to ride again. We are happy to report she rode within a few months!
*Names have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved.