A Horse, A Convict, A Chance for Change 

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100% - esp crazy as keeping a person in prison is WAY more expensive (like 5x or more) than a farrier or other training programme.... and I BET recidivism for those with a required skill is WAY less than those who just go through the horse programme..... However those private prisons prefer returning prisoners.

A higher purpose and 'connection' via acceptance by animals - IMO horses are probably the best because they are prey animals with the ability to kill you easily and when you TRY ie you endeavour honestly to connect and respect them with 100% attention they will in turn learn to trust, accept and respect you. Dogs, although not strictly prey animals (most of their predator instincts have been bred out of them), are also incredible and their love/acceptance etc of people irrespective of background is WAY beyond a human esp when sad/upset etc they help WITHOUT words. Dogs also love unconditionally eg a homeless person's dog will stay with them, no question, rather than go to a billionaires mansion.... and, likewise, a billionaires dog will stay with them irrespective of a 'more exciting' life with many other dogs aka constant playtime. The 'connection' with dogs and/or horses transfers to people (way more compelling if one has one's own children to support esp). All these things help enable people to overcome substance abuse as IMO substance abuse rather than occasional use of alcohol etc is born of lack of connection and hope of change. In contrast poor ex criminals with lack of purpose and/or family and/or purpose is a recipe for disaster.

Me too, exactly, well, I'm getting old, haha!

I agree you never get the updates. I believe that's the best way to see the successful program- give us the updates we're begging you . If not there are plenty of sleuths in here - give it a try why can't we try to get one ourselves?

I believe the point is that the Ex felons need to go to work right away to support their families. Society does not need for everybody to have a two year or four year degree. If you can get into college, many companies still will not hire a felon. I’m very proud of this man for what he has accomplished. If you have never gone through it, it’s hell getting back into society with so many strikes against you.

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