Dear Flying Horse Foundation,
I have been a volunteer for several years, and wanted to share about my experience. At first I volunteered because I wanted to keep an eye on my daughter who was in a group, and just help the group, but it quickly became so much more than that. I have a special heart for at-risk kids and have just loved the opportunity to be a blessing to them and encourage them. Some of my favorite times are when I’m walking out to the field with a child and the child starts opening up about concerns and struggles, and I’m able to be a safe, listening ear and occasionally offer a suggestion or insight. I just love watching the kids develop bonds with their horses; comments like, “Look! Tucker is happy to see me!” warm my heart, knowing the joy it brings to that child. Many times, the kids will say that being there at the ranch is the best part of the week, and I’m blessed to be a part of that. I personally love to be around the horses too, I consider it my “therapy”, and I’m so happy to be constantly learning more about horses. I so enjoy learning from all the very experienced facilitators and always tell them to pass their knowledge on to me because I would love to be a facilitator some day when I’m not so busy with my own kids!
Sincerely,
Natalie K.