“I was a skeptic alright. Couldn’t see how a horse would help get rid of my nightmares, or make me less jumpy, or be okay sitting in the middle of the restaurant instead of crammed in the corner. That’s impossible, right? How could Trinity help change so much of me, that I’d stop thinking of suicide 24/7?
 

Well, I’m here to tell you it did. The amazing thing is …that I’m even here at all. I had my date, my time and my method. But for whatever reason, I decided to reach out instead. I had nothing to lose. I tried all kinds of therapy, except horse therapy. This was way different. At first I barely talked, and that was okay with them. They said it more about connecting with the horse and building a relationship. I didn’t get it right away, but after a few weeks, it snapped into focus. The horse was my battle buddy, my kids, my wife, my job, my fears, my pride, my goals.

 

My relationship with Sterling taught me I can change how I see the world, my world. How I can be more compassionate and patient. Like one day I came in all angry and up in his business, and the horse wouldn’t even come near me (just like my wife and kids). But when I practiced getting my temper in check and cleaned up my attitude.