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      <image:title>Home Page - “Why does she want to come to me…she’s wild.”</image:title>
      <image:caption>- Alma Equine Participant One young high school volunteer recently exclaimed. The idea that this inspiring creature from the natural world had a place for him in that world was startling and, quite possibly, life-changing.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Horses used in the Alma Equine program live together in a pasture. They have formed relationships with each other and with their environment. They have individual personalities and relationships that are ever changing and growing. They have chosen a herd leader. This creates a unique opportunity to learn from them in a herd setting.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Jenny Whitman Neigh Savers Foundation has had a long standing relationship with trainer Jenny Whitman. Jenny served as Manager for our program operating out of Bear Creek Stables in Los Gatos, CA for 8 years beginning in 2010. During that time she trained approximately 30 off track thoroughbreds for us. Jenny is known as a “horse whisperer” for her innate ability to communicate with her equine charges. Because of this special ability she also created Equine Communication courses for the community at large in order to share her knowledge with others. Jenny is a patient teacher with much experience and the horses relate to her very well. Horses leaving Bear Creek Stables are well versed in all things relating to trail riding and leave with confidence and ability. It has been a pleasure to work with Jenny over these many years. - Karin Wagner, Executive Director, Neigh Savers Foundation, Inc.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ana Zavada Ana comes from Europe, can speak several languages and is currently on a life-long journey of learning Horsi. Upon completing graduate business school in San Francisco, Ana joined assurance practice of a California-based public accounting firm BPM LLP, serving clients in a variety of industries, including nonprofit organizations. Ana is a CPA and currently works at a venture capital fund in Palo Alto. Ana learned about Neigh Savers through an employee volunteer day held by BPM annually to help local nonprofits. Having a passion for working with animals as well as experience in dog and cat rescue, she could not miss such a great opportunity! Volunteering for Neigh Savers built a strong foundation for her current role at Alma Equine. Ana loves spending her time with horses and teenagers as well as teaching and learning from both!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kristin Apple Kristin graduated from University of California, Santa Cruz with a degree in Environmental Studies. She spent the first several years of her career in the field of water conservation. Currently, she loves her job working in product development for a smart home company. When she is not at work, she loves spending her time hiking, kayaking and camping! Before getting involved with Alma Equine, Kristin volunteered with Neigh Savers to rescue, rehab, and retrain racehorses to help find each horse a new home. She has always loved horses and is forever passionate about the environment, so she is excited to connect today’s youth to both through Alma Equine.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Annie Whitman No one knows for certain if Annie was actually born on a horse (her mother refuses to say). But, she was definitely riding soon afterward. Our teachers are her 1200-pound, long-time close personal friends, making Annie our only true native speaker of Horsi. Annie is in college.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Katja is an engineer by training and was a management consultant over many years who has since devoted her energy to expanding children’s access to nature, animals, and meaningful outdoor experiences. In urban school settings, she has created and maintained two school gardens as well as a school “barnyard” with chickens and bunnies, giving children daily opportunities to learn, care, and connect with living systems. For many years, Katja has also led a pony co-op at a local stables, supporting families in the shared care of ponies and fostering responsibility, empathy, and community through hands-on involvement with animals. In addition, she has planned and led a yearly Family Camp for a nature-oriented preschool in the Sierra Nevada, creating immersive outdoor experiences that strengthen family bonds and deepen children’s connection to the natural world. She has been an active member of several nonprofit organizations committed to bringing children, youth, and families into nature—both with and without the partnership of horses. Grounded in her own childhood experiences and those of her daughters, Katja believes deeply in the power of nature and human–animal relationships to support healing, learning, and emotional well-being. Her work is driven by a conviction that all children deserve regular access to nature and the opportunity to grow through relationships with animals, especially in a world where such experiences are increasingly rare.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Crazy about horses? My parents loved to tell people that my first word was “horse” and my first sentence was, “Daddy buy me a horse.” They finally caved in when I was in 6th grade and I was fortunate to have my own horse through the first two years of college and then be in a college riding club for the rest of my undergraduate career. I’m a classically trained musician (French horn) who studied Sundanese gamelan in Java, played drums in a rock band, became a bluegrass bassist and then took up electric bass to form The Summit Sisters. I play standup bass with the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, write songs, and perform and record with a wide range of Bay Area bluegrass bands. I’ve been a publicist, a journalist, a marketing director; a runner, a windsurfer, a sea kayaker, a mountain biker.. Somehow though through all that the hoofbeats just kept calling me, and with the help of dear friends about 15 years ago I started riding again, leasing horses, then just riding other people’s horses, and finally deciding that I wanted to be able to trailer out and explore on horseback. My husband was willing to join me and we bought 2 horses and a trailer in 2020. Robert has a sweet Rocky Mountain mare who loves to hit the trail and I found “Baby,” my buckskin wannabe. We joined Summit Riders and a number of other clubs to help support access issues and learn where we can ride, and we have already enjoyed several fabulous horse camping adventures. We’ve been living on Miller Hill Road for about 25 years and I now have the best view ever, looking out at the horses.. My personal interests in serving on the board are to support the unique opportunities horses offer and give equestrian issues a voice in our community. Thank you for this opportunity to introduce myself to Alma Equine. -Suzanne</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Philip is a clinical social worker with 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults. He has a special interest in issues relating to neurodiversity, PTSD, and dissociative identity disorder. He also has a background in mental health outcome research as well as in mental illness stigma reduction. Philip’s equine street cred dates back to summers on the family’s farm in Wisconsin. Jenny’s yearling foals would sometimes wander into the farmhouse, attracted by the sounds of laughter and the cooking smells. His job was to gently guide them out the door and back to their paddock before they could eat his entire salad. This was not always easy. Then as now, Jenny’s connection with her horses is familial and collaborative — more partnership than hierarchy. This is part of what enables the arrows of communication at Alma Equine to flow in both directions, from human to horse and from horse to human. When non-verbal communication is bi-directional and mutual between two species it creates new possibilities for personal growth, insight, and empowerment.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>In August 2024, I was searching for non-traditional horseback riding lessons for my oldest daughter (now 12), who is neurodivergent (ASD, ADHD, and anxiety).  With all the therapies we supported her with she was still having difficulty navigating emotional regulation and connecting in a meaningful way in peer relationships. My initial conversation with Jenny consisted of a two hour phone call discussing our journey. Jenny was easy to talk to, understanding, empathetic and kind. She clarified that she does not offer equine therapy, her goal is to understand and support the individual needs of every student. Although she wasn't looking for new students at the time, she decided to take a chance on us. It was a life-changing decision for my family. The experience was so positive that after two lessons, I asked Jenny to work with my other daughter (who was 9 at the time).  She had recently been diagnosed with ADHD. Today, weekly lessons are the one non-negotiable activity for both girls. Each lesson is tailored to each girls specific interests/needs; while one daughter prefers grooming and the other loves riding, Jenny ensures both are fully engaged. She has been a driving force in building their confidence and teaching them how to take up space. She knows exactly when to push and when to offer support. Beyond the impact on my children, Jenny has created a safety net for me as well. Over the past year, the growth I have seen in my daughters—both physically with the horses and behaviorally in the world—is phenomenal. Our family is forever grateful for Jenny and her wonderful horses, Jess, Runner, Gabby, Cara Bella, and Snickerdoodle.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Testimonials - A Mother’s Testimonial</image:title>
      <image:caption>"The change that came about in my child when she met Jess (the white mustang) for the second time was more significant than anything that I or her doctors and therapists had seen in the previous five years. Maybe we had paved the way for this moment -- carrying her with love and support, treating the hurt and pain, and working through our own fears together." "But in that meeting with Jess, there was a clear mental and emotional shift. There was no judgment of who she was, no one asking "what are you feeling," no 'asks' at all - except that she be present. My daughter's anxiety, uneasiness, self-doubt, and fear all seemed to fall away as she relaxed - totally present in the moment with Jess. It was as if they understood each other in a safe space together - fully present, and seeing each other without distraction. She was awakened in that moment, and the anxiety and despair left her for the first time in years." "Since that time, my daughter has developed a deep connection with Jess, and it is this connection that, I believe, is the foundation of her renewed strength and interest in life."</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Testimonials - About the artist Hannah Botzas</image:title>
      <image:caption>is an aspiring digital artist who is honored to have drawn the poster &amp; t-shirt graphic for Alma Equine. She has been taking riding lessons since 2023, and started volunteering this summer (2025).  While Hannah has recently started illustrating for teams and nonprofits, she has been practicing her skills as an artist her whole life. She specializes in animals and nature-related works. In addition, Hannah values herself as a storyteller above all else, and would like to pursue a career as an author. Much of her work focuses on symbolism, impressionism, and thematic storytelling. She also has a successful YouTube channel dedicated to expressing her writing through animation. In this illustration, Hannah wanted to put an emphasis on the landscape and significant features of the property around Alma Equine. Things like the rock wall and radio tower are deeply important to the history of the place, as well as plants like Oregon Grapes and Dahlia Roses. The shifting landscape and the horse confidently navigating it are also symbolically important. “It was really important for me to capture the true spirit of Alma Equine, so I’m honored that I was able to do it.”</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“My experiences here have given me tools that extend far beyond the ‘walls’ of our barn and are also applicable within my own life . . . from something as simple as trusting my own instincts to something as intricate as earning both a horse’s or a human’s trust.” age 14</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“Alma equine gives kids a place to grow themselves as an individual without any pressures of the outside world. And it really helps with outside situations also. It truly has made an enormous impact on who I am today.”   age 18</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“When I started volunteering at Alma Equine, it was everything I wanted, but I didn’t realize it was everything I needed. I re-learned how to appreciate the little things that truly matter.” age 26</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“I’ve learned, and continue to learn, a lot about horses and people, all while having a fun time! Jenny and Ana are great teachers and have taught me great leadership skills.” age 14</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“Especially when I was headed into a new stage in my life. . . (Alma Equine) gave me confidence in new situations which I am super grateful for because I was able to do things that I wanted to do and was able to achieve things that I thought I wouldn’t be able to do.” age 15</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“I remember there were times when I would struggle with the horses on rides but then think back to deep breathing as if it’s a magic power. Recently, I have started to find a connection within the methods I’ve learned at Alma Equine with people. I mean, if they work on horses, they have to work on people…right?! Most importantly, I truly believe that Alma Equine has brought out the brave side in me which also shows my fun part.” age 14</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“From working with animals, I have learned that . . .if I want someone to change or I want someone to change his or her attitude to me…I need to be patient.” age 26</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“Alma Equine’s instructors (both human and horse) have taught me essential soft skills like how to communicate between people and horses, as well as boosting my confidence and teaching me how to be sensitive and mindful (and so much more). These skills have helped me develop the ultimate ‘toolkit’ to help tackle any challenges that life decides to throw my way. The horses utilize a language that can also be used when communicating with people. This language has helped me navigate my relationships with my friends, family and strangers. In addition to soft skills –Alma Equine has given me so many hands-on experiences that have empowered and made me feel more independent. For example, I’ve learned how to build, paint, maintain and replace fencing, how to safely drive and maneuver a trailer, how to build simple plumbing systems to ensure 24/7 access to water, how to assess and care for injured and healthy horses and so much more. I am extremely grateful for Alma Equine and their instructors as they have set me up for success in the adult world. I now feel comfortable to attack the challenges that life has to throw my way.”  age 18</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“Alma Equine has allowed me to translate the language I have learned with the horses to all aspects of my life. It’s helped me feel more confident in interacting with my peers and teachers, as well as helping me realize that we’re not so different from each other as we think. The leadership skills that I began learning with the horses will guide me for the rest of my life.” age 14</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Testimonials - Jocelyn</image:title>
      <image:caption>“Pressure and release are the most important part of “Horse.” It’s an unemotional and simple method of communicating in a way that horses understand exactly (most of the time) what you’re trying to get them to do. Horses are not obeying me; they are merely responding to the pressure. It’s like saying, “I’m putting something you don’t like on you, and only if you do what I want, then I’ll stop.” For example, if I push with two fingers on a horse’s neck, s/he won’t like it. When s/he moves away from the pressure, I take my fingers off. Next time I do this, the horse knows, “Oh, if I move this way, she’ll stop.” After all, no one likes someone putting pressure on them. That’s why the “release” part of “pressure and release” is the most important by far, because if you don’t release, the horse doesn’t know if what s/he’s doing is right or wrong.” age 12</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“Riding at Alma Equine has been an eye opening and inspiring venture. Alma Equine has not only improved my riding but has done so while teaching important life lessons about boundaries and confidence.” age 16</image:caption>
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