To Whom It May Concern:
It is my honor and privilege to be given the opportunity to recommend Savvy Horse Therapeutic program developed over 20 years ago.
It takes a special individual to commit one’s life to working with people and animals. It takes an even more talented and committed kind of a person to dedicate themselves to the rehabilitation of both.
Bob and Tammie have creatively customized their approach to the rehabilitation of horses and people by developing a program that instills self-confidence, problem solving and successful life strategies.
Young people and animals have much in common, including the capacity to trust, grow and learn. When trust is violated or betrayed, the rebuilding process takes a gentle hand and a dedicated heart, and that is what Savvy Horse experiential experience is all about.
I also work in the Court system on the Jicarilla Apache Reservation, and I see lost and wayward youth coming through the Juvenile Courts constantly. It occurs to me that, had some of these young people been given the opportunity to work closely with Bob and Tammie, their lives and life journeys could have been changed from bleak and hopeless to bright and promising.
I am impressed with Savvy Horse Therapeutic Experiential Program and the creative approaches used by Bob, Tammie and Lynwyatt. I admire their dedication to creating healthy minds, bodies and spirits in youth using horses and would recommend their programs to anyone, anywhere.
Sincerely,
Stacey Velarde Sanchez
Former Court Administrator
Courts of the Jicarilla Apache Nation
'Thank You! I would like to thank you for providing an opportunity for my
daughter to participate. This is the 3rd year one of my 6 children have
participated and they have learned to be around horses with a respect to animals and themselves. I strongly support programs like this for the youngsters in our community!'
-Parent,
Robin L.Baltazar-Benedict
January 4, 2007
Bob, Tammie and Lynwyatt Allen
Savvy Horse Experiential Therapy Program
I want to thank you for conducting the Experiential Therapy Program for our juvenile probationers during the Christmas Holiday break.
Our youth learned valuable communication skills in working with the horses that are transferable to their life situations. By trying different ways to communicate with the horses, they were able to get the horses to perform various tasks. Our youth gained confidence in their abilities to effectively change behavior. This program increases self-esteem and builds trust and respect. Day by day, we could see each child relax and break down the barriers that were keeping them from succeeding.
I look forward to more opportunities to bring this therapeutic program to our community.
Sincerely,
Linda F. Smith
Chief Probation Officer
Lavaca County, Texas
Savvy Horse Therapy Programs
Dear Bob, Tammy, Lynwyatt Allen
I just wanted say that your horse therapy program is best program I've seen in my 14 years of being a probation officer. The children had a great time and had a chance to be 'kids'. Too many of these children have to grow up fast and do not have a chance to be a child. This program gives a child an opportunity to learn something about themselves and relationships in a fun setting. The children are already asking when the horse program is coming back. One parent advised that this program has given her son back to her. Keep up the good work and please come back to Lavaca County.
Sincerely,
James Foster
Juvenile Probation Officer
Lavaca County
Hallettsville, Texas
Savvy Horse Camps
Savvy Horse Camps have been working with the Jicarilla Apache Nation & Youth for over 20 years. I have seen the tremendous positive impact these Experiential Camps have had on our Jicarilla youth. I have parents also commenting to me the wonderful and positive changes they have seen in their children after attending the camps. I believe these camps are one of the most positive programs the Jicarilla Nation has ever been involved with.
Troy Vicenti,
Legislative Councilman
Jicarilla Apache Nation
