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Corral Essentials

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

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

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

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

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

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

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