Coming Saturday: What a difference a horse makes

For a mother who knew very little about horses other than the fact they are very large animals, the thought of putting her special little boy on the back of one was intimidating, but on the advice of specialists, she crossed her fingers and took the risk.

It was a decision that made a huge difference in Jamie's life and one she will never regret.

Forging a bond with the horses, Jamie flourished and his mother discovered there was magic in the relationships he made – a magic no medicine or occupational therapy could quite replicate.

Jamie's mother was kind enough to write a guest blog about her son's experience with riding therapy, featured exclusively on www.insearchofponies.blogspot.com and his experience is also the topic of this week's In Search of Ponies column, which will be available Friday evening at www.cnjonline.com and www.pntonline.com and in newsstands Saturday morning, Nov. 19.
Be sure to read Jamie's story: Guest blog: Something special