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On the surface, the problem CORRAL aims to solve seems simple: our girls have risk factors that lead them to engage in risky behaviors. These risky behaviors lead to detrimental outcomes. The CORRAL program could just focus on providing a heavy dose of protective factors to halt risky behaviors, but this strategy ignores the underlying issues. CORRAL understands that layers of trauma stemming from cycles of intergenerational trauma result in negative individual and community outcomes. We seek to address more systemic healing, rather than just treating the symptoms of this trauma.
CORRAL reverses this cycle by providing an opportunity to heal from intergenerational trauma and systemic marginalization, and to restore the broken attachment; thus providing (instead of negative outcomes) access and opportunity to develop into the young person God designed each her to be.
We envision a world free of intergenerational trauma and systemic marginalization.
We provide adolescent girls in high-risk situations a holistic program of equine therapy and education so they may gain access to a bright future.
Our organization's motivation is rooted in faith, yet we promote independent choice.
All work is done though a team approach because relationships and trust are critical in life.
Our rigorous intervention creates safety and is an important prerequisite for a change.
We are dedicated to physical, emotional and spiritual safety while encouraging risk-taking that casts off fear.

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MEET THE HERD MONDAY 📣🐴 Duchess experienced a lack of commitment from people after being taken from the wild at age 5. She moved through at least four different homes before coming to CORRAL. Naturally, her experiences shaped her perspective. As a result, Duchess can be slow to trust and open up. Her story is one that many CORRAL teens can relate to. It hurts to be let down by people over and over. However, this difficult journey isn’t her entire story - the same is true for our youth. 🌱 CORRAL’s approach gives horses and teens the space to make choices - it’s one of our core values. Choice creates safety by restoring personal agency. At CORRAL, people gave Duchess space to express her needs through choice. As people showed up consistently, remaining present with her and respecting her needs, Duchess began to build trust and connect. Duchess helps us see that it is possible to build healthy relationships after experiencing instability - she has grown so much since arriving at CORRAL! She knows what she needs to feel safe, and doesn’t compromise. This mustang mare teaches students to slow down and listen (to her and to themselves) to build real connection. 👀🐴 check out her profile on our newly updated Horses page on our website 📷💬 share a favorite Duchess story or photo with us! 🤔❤️ let us know: which herd member should we feature next? . . . #CORRAL #equinetherapy #meettheherd #herdchampions #equestrians

What a magical evening! ✨🎨🐴 Last week, we gathered to celebrate our youth and their experiences through art created by the amazing folks of @craftingchange.nc ❤️ Early in our partnership, Crafting Change asked for themes to guide the creation of artwork about CORRAL. We put this question in front of our students, and they shared so many powerful ideas: peer pressure, bullying, mental health, injustice. But also - resilience, healing, and finding your own path. In addition to inviting CORRAL teens to inform the creation of their art, Crafting Change gave students the opportunity to contribute to the show. Each farm made a collaborative collage piece reflecting what CORRAL means to them. 🤲✨ All proceeds from the evening's art sales were donated to support CORRAL programs. Together, we raised over $3700! ⭐️ We are so grateful for this partnership and all the folks that made this event not just a success, but a delight. Thank you! It's not too late to make an impact - you can support CORRAL's critical work by making a gift today at corralriding.org/give 🌱 . . . #CORRAL #craftingchange #artforgood #northcarolinaartists #youthmentalhealth

It's one of our most-asked questions: so let's talk about it. ✨🐴 CORRAL's community of champions, staff, families, students, and alumni know there are so many answers to the question: "Why horses?" This post shares our core answer: because they are built for relationship. ❤️ We invite you to learn more about our horses and their impact! Check out our latest annual report (linked in our highlights). And - tell us your thoughts! What is your answer to the question: "Why horses?" . . . #CORRAL #equinetherapy #youthmentalhealth #equestrian #horsetherapy

Did you know? CORRAL is an approved NC State Employees Combined Campaign charity! For over 40 years, the SECC has provided a convenient and trusted way for state employees and retirees to support causes ranging from local to global. 🌱🌎 CORRAL is honored to be among the charities vetted and trusted by SECC for 2026. For CORRAL, support from the community of folks dedicated to serving North Carolina translates into changed odds for the youth we serve. ❤️ It's a big deal to have such a big group investing in the communities they live in. After all, the State of North Carolina is NC's largest employer (over 130,000 people)! 😯 Even if you don't work for NC, you can still make an impact through SECC. Share this post to help us reach the NC employees and retirees in your life - and let them know their impact matters! ⭐️🐴 www.ncsecc.org . . . #CORRAL #ncsecc #northcarolina #sharethePIE #stateemployees

Our latest annual report is LIVE! 📣🐴 There are so many things we're excited to share with you. Inside the 2025-2026 CORRAL Annual Report, you'll find: 🔍 a deeper look into WHY horses are the foundation of our therapeutic work 🌱 data celebrating the growth of our students and the dedication of our champions 📖 research that shines a light on the bigger picture of access to mental health resources in North Carolina We also took this year's report as an opportunity to celebrate one of our CORRAL horses. She truly embodies the dedication and tenacity of our wonderful community. ✨🐴 ⭐️ OUR ANNUAL REPORT: corralriding.org/annual-reports/ . . . #CORRAL #ncnonprofit #youthmentalhealth #equinetherapy #trianglenc

Join us at CORRAL's Cary Farm on October 7th for a spectacular evening with @craftingchange.nc ✨ A gallery show in our beautiful barn will showcase works from these artist activists and CORRAL students. Proceeds from art sales benefit CORRAL programs. ❤️🐴 REGISTER TODAY: corralriding.org/events . . . #CORRAL #craftingchange #carync #raleighnc #thingstodoinraleigh

📣🐴 Here are three exciting opportunities to have a ball AND make a difference. Dare we say, make a difference BY having a ball? That's a real win-win scenario. 🏆🏆 Check out these upcoming events at CORRAL and beyond (and stay tuned for more fall fun). 🗓️ Get more info and RSVP at corralriding.org/events 💌 Share this post to let your people know they're invited, too! 💬 Let us know: where will we see you this fall? . . . #CORRAL #carync #raleighnc #trianglenc #thingstodoinraleigh

Today we were part of the Engage Raleigh Expo organized by @raleighgov 🌳 It is always a privilege to share CORRAL's mission and work. This is CORRAL's second year connecting with the Raleigh community in this space. This time we decided to do something a little different. Instead of simply telling folks about CORRAL, we wanted to connect them with the youth we serve. So, we asked a question and invited folks to share their response with our students. ⭐️ If you could talk to your teenage self, what would you say? We heard from people of all ages and backgrounds. They thought about who they were as a teen, what they needed to hear, what they struggled with, and how they grew. As they wrote, they thought about CORRAL's youth. How might a message to their past self impact a young person navigating the world today? They shared generously and beautifully. Thank you to everyone who shared with us and our CORRAL students. Thank you to the City of Raleigh for inviting us to take part in this wonderful event! And, thank YOU for being part of our community. ❤️🐴 . . . #CORRAL #raleigh #raleighnc #community #trianglenc Be kind to yourself! You deserve to be here and you are worthy and enough. Please give yourself grace, because some days will feel hard. Always be yourself! Always leave a thing in better condition than you found it... Be an asset! I would tell myself every day: You are enough. Be you. This is what I think now as a 70 year person. Slow down. Savor the moments. Don't be afraid to be yourself and be who you WANT to be around, not what is expected. Enjoy every day. Find something that you love and hold it! The cool breeze, your favorite song, the way it feels to lay in bed for an extra minute. Enjoy it all! If I could talk to my younger self, I would say be yourself no matter what. It gets better. ☺️

CORRAL has been privileged to partner with @lci_ncsu over the last several years. For our students, who have often been silenced by injustice and trauma, the opportunity and encouragement to write and publish their own stories is an empowering, life-giving experience. Our gratitude for LCI is entwined with in our love for Dr. Crystal Chen Lee. She was - and is - a blessing to our mission in many ways. As a CORRAL board member and vice-chair, Crystal's vision and dedication to our youth shaped the organization's work during a critical time of growth and transition. She helped guide CORRAL with the same faith, wisdom, and joy that inspired her to found and lead the Literacy and Community Initiative at NC State. We are so excited to see the art, stories, and growth from our students as they embark on this new program year with LCI! We look forward to celebrating their voices and feeling Crystal's impact in their art and words. ❤️ To hear more from LCI Director and Associate Professor Angela Wiseman, CORRAL Program Director Shelby Edmond, and students from @refugeehopepartners and CORRAL, check our stories for the link to the full video! ✨ . . . #CORRAL #ncsu #ncstateuniversity #literacymatters #youthmentalhealth

CORRAL is now part of @thecarychamber 🎉✨ We're looking forward to building more connections in the community - our work is more informed, effective, and joyful when we do it together! Interested in connecting with CORRAL? Community Outreach Manager Laila Payton is your new bestie. You can find her on the farm planning amazing events, coordinating outreach opportunities, and occasionally taking part in an impromptu photoshoot (to show off our cool new Chamber of Commerce plaque!). Connect with us at info@corralriding.org ❤️🐴 . . . #CORRAL #carync #nonprofit #ncnonprofit #trianglenc

We are counting down the days to the @craftingchange.nc gallery show at the Cary farm 🎨🐴 Will we see you there? . . . #corral #raleighnc #carync #artforeveryone #youthmentalhealth

As we begin Hispanic Heritage Month, we're thinking about the impact Hispanic and Latino folks have had on the United States throughout our history. This impact is felt deeply here at CORRAL. Our therapeutic work with horses is grounded in many practices, including Vaquero horsemanship. The Vaquero style of horse training is rooted in the indigenous cultures of the Americas. Due to equipment limitations imposed by the Spanish, the indigenous riders of Mexico developed a bareback riding style that emphasized the importance of a slower, relationship-focused approach. This style of riding requires intuition, subtle communication, and a deep connection with the horse. The Vaquero method shows up in our work as we help teens understand the power of intentional communication vs. force in relationship building. As girls work in partnership with CORRAL horses, they pick up the tools they need to build their own bridge to healing and healthy human connection. This is just one example of the way CORRAL is shaped by Hispanic culture! Our community is richer because of the voices, work, and perspectives of our Hispanic and Latino students, staff, volunteers, and family. Unidos, somos más. ☀️🐴 . . . #CORRAL #hispanicheritagemonth #equinetherapy #vaquero #youthmentalhealth

🧵🎨✂️ We're so excited to finally share about the amazing work of our friends at @craftingchange.nc ❤️ Crafting Change is an organization of creatives whose goal is to combine activism and craft to create meaningful change. For months, these artists have been creating beautiful paintings, textiles, and mixed media works that reflect CORRAL's mission. They've also been putting together an incredible event that we can't wait to share with our community! On October 7th, we'll host a special evening at our Cary Farm to celebrate our partnership and raise funds to power CORRAL's life-changing programs. You can look forward to: 🖼️ viewing amazing art pieces for sale (proceeds benefit CORRAL) ⭐️ connecting with inspiring artists and creators 🌱 learning about CORRAL's mission, programs, and vision for the future 🍎🐴 delicious snacks and refreshments, of course! 🗓️ Register today (direct link available in our profile's Events highlight). . . . #CORRAL #craftingchange #equinetherapy #youthmentalhealth #artforgood

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