Talley Hutcherson, Neighbor
- Malibu, CA
20+ Year Malibu Resident / Owner & Operator of Connemara Ranch in Malibu
Founded and operated well known, 10-acre horse ranch/riding stables designated by Los Angeles Magazine as “The best horseback riding in Southern California.”
Equine “Promise Program” was designed to teach self-awareness, how to work in a group dynamic, develop and improve interpersonal relationships and explore new attitudes for dealing with addictive behavior, trauma and dysfunctional relationships. Program worked in conjunction with Team Works, an after-school mentoring program and was considered the cutting edge of equine therapy, using horses as healing tools.
Trained in equine-assisted psychotherapy through the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA), a nonprofit organization that provides education, standards, innovation, and support to professionals providing services in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (www.eagala.org).
Developed, marketed and facilitated equine therapy programs for individuals in recovery. Regularly worked with most Malibu, CA area rehab centers, including Promises, Renaissance, Visions, Passages, Monte Nido, Creative Care, etc.
One-day experiential program consisted of 12-25 participants broken into groups that worked one-on-one with horses, and was designed to create and/or enhance leadership and team building qualities, release anger & fears, build confidence and communication skills.
Promoted “The Equine Promise Program” within local area school.
Worked with top-level celebrity clients such as Brad Pitt, Adam Sandler, Richard Gere, Cindy Crawford, Olivia Newton-John, Emma Thompson and Billy Crystal.
Publications and mentions include Los Angeles Times Magazine, New York Times, W Magazine, Buzz Magazine, Harpers Bazaar, Malibu Times and American Way magazine. Television coverage included Dateline, Channel 7, Eye on LA, Channel 9 News, Animals are People Too, and Vacation Living.
Contact Information:<br>619 518 5828<br>thutch46@gmail.com<br>www.horsebackridinglosangeles.org
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