Greetings!
My name is Karen Sweeney, and I have been participating at Hearts for more than four years.
In 2008, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS affects the central nervous system and balance. Before my MS diagnosis, I had been a very active person. I ran, swam, and bicycled. That slowly changed after my diagnosis of MS, and, as you can imagine, it was a complete lifestyle change.
I then started riding at Hearts. I had a huge smile from the very first day that I pulled onto the Heart’s property. Seeing all the beautiful horses and the calming surroundings, I knew that I was in an extraordinary place. My therapy started at that very moment. Therapeutic riding is a wonderful activity, and I love it! Riding is helping my strength and pain level. My riding and my confidence have improved dramatically with time. My pain level has improved 80% since I first started riding.
Being around horses and riding brings an immediate healing element. Hearts embodies kindness and healing. The energy there is incomparable to any other place that I have ever experienced. The staff and instructors are gifted with the talent and knowledge to help heal, and the beautiful and sensitive horses have the unique gift of healing, too!
Words can not express my gratitude for all the love I receive from Hearts. I hope you will join me this season and show your support and gratitude for a truly impactful program in our community.
Thank you,
