The Bridges Program

05/05/2026

2 days, 4 events, 1 community in prayer! The 75th Owensboro National Day of Prayer Events on May 6th & 7th.

Evening of Prayer, Worship, & Testimony- https://www.facebook.com/share/1C5X82eaEj/
National Day of Prayer Event- https://www.facebook.com/share/1FVojuVtTi/

05/02/2026

Bad night. Really bad.

I drove to the barn just to sit. Didn't even plan to go in.

Ten minutes later, my gelding was hanging his head over the stall door staring at me.

I went in. Sat in the corner. He stood over me the whole time.

Didn't move. Didn't eat. Just stayed.

By the time I left, I was okay.

Horses always know. 🐴

Like if yours has done this for you.

05/02/2026

I've watched powerful executives walk into a round pen and get completely humbled.

The horse doesn't know your salary.
Doesn't know your title.
Doesn't care about your reputation.

It only reads one thing: who you actually are right now.

Are you present? Calm? Honest?

Or are you performing?

The horse knows the difference every single time.

That's why people who work with horses carry a different kind of confidence.

Real confidence. Earned. Not performed.

05/01/2026

They know when you're lying to yourself.

Walk in the barn confident but scared — they step back.

Walk in genuinely calm — they come to you.

You can fool your boss. Your family. Yourself.

You cannot fool a horse.

That's exactly why barn time is the best therapy there is.

No walls. No pretending. Just you, as you actually are.

04/30/2026

Of course they cause a lot of other problems too… like taking up all of your free time so you don’t have a social life anymore because all you want to do is be with your horses! 🤪😂🐴🥰

04/29/2026

Why are we even counting?!? 🤷‍♀️🙈🤪 I think when I get asked this, I’m just gonna start throwing out random numbers and watch peoples reactions… 😳🤪😂

04/20/2026

04/18/2026

Privileged to do this work and to see the transformation in the lives of our Soldiers and clients dealing with profound trauma

Many individuals with PTSD often struggle to feel safe, which can stem from intrusive negative thoughts, constant hypervigilance, or past experiences of betrayal. Equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore emotions without pressure or expectation.

To learn more, visit this blog post on Eagala's website: https://www.eagala.org/blog/equine-therapy-for-ptsd/

And, Eagala members, want to feature this post on your website or in your newsletter? That's a perk of being a member of the Herd. Simply use the link here and kindly credit Eagala as the blog writer.

03/31/2026

Most people don’t get ignored when they’re in crisis.

They get ignored before it happens.
When they still look fine.

Still show up.
Still carry everything without saying a word.

That strong person in your life -
the one everyone depends on?
They’re usually the last one anyone checks on.

For many veterans and first responders,
the pressure isn’t always visible.
It builds quietly.

Financially. Mentally. Over time.
And by the time it shows,
it’s heavier than it needed to be.

When’s the last time you checked in on them?