Hey there, two-legged friends! It’s LC and VERA here, and we’ve got some purrfectly exciting news to share with you! You might have noticed a little extra buzz around the barn recently—no, it wasn’t just the mice getting extra bold. We had some special visitors from WFSB, the TV station! Marcy Jones and her camera guy, Geoff, came to visit us to film a special story about our incredible Parkinson’s Program. And let me tell you, it was quite the spectacle!
We were napping in our favorite sunbeams when we heard the rumble of the news truck pulling up. And then… lights! camera! We couldn’t believe our eyes! There was a big, fancy camera on Geoff’s shoulders, and Marcy was holding a bright white and black microphone making everything feel like an action movie.
But the real magic happened when our friend, Churro (he’s one of the horses in the program), was getting ready for his big moment. He was standing in the cross-ties, all calm and collected, looking like a true professional. His mane was practically sparkling in the light, and it was clear he was ready for his close-up. The excitement in the barn was electric—everybody was on their toes (and hooves!) because this was LIVE broadcast!
Now, let’s get to the heart of the story. Marcy and Geoff were here to talk about our Parkinson’s Program, which is pretty special. This program helps people with Parkinson’s disease experience the amazing benefits of equine-assisted services. Working with horses can improve mobility, coordination, and balance, and our human friends have said it helps them feel stronger, more confident, and connected.
As we watched from our favorite perch by the hayloft, we could see the joy on everyone’s faces as Marcy spoke with our program participants, Renny and Carol. It’s always so inspiring to see how these horses help our two-legged friends in ways they never imagined possible. And, of course, we couldn’t help but feel a little proud of all the work we do around here (even if it’s often gone unnoticed, since we do most of our important work at night).
By the time the broadcast was over, we were exhausted (all that excitement really wore us out)! But the best part was seeing the smiles in the barn and knowing that the viewers at home were learning about our Parkinson’s Program and how it’s making a real difference.
We may be just barn cats, but it’s hard not to feel proud of everything that’s happening here. We may not be able to give rides (we’ll leave that to the horses), but we can always make sure the barn is full of good vibes and purrs while the important work happens around us.
Until next time, stay paw-sitive and remember—sometimes the best things in life come with a little extra excitement!
With tail wags and purrs,
LC & VERA