NON-PROFIT PROFILE
BACK IN THE SADDLE
HORSES CHANGING
LIVES
Winston Churchill said,
“There is something about the outside of a
horse that is good for the inside of a man.”
Jessica Streamo abides by this motto and has made
it possible for others to appreciate the freedom that
comes with being on a horse.
Jessica is a trained instructor with Path International
and is the founder of Back in the Saddle, located in
Smithfield, North Carolina. Jessica utilizes curriculum
from Dr. Beth Lanning, who has published articles on
the effectiveness of equine activities for individuals
with PTSD diagnosis. By adhering to this teaching
method she is guaranteed a pretty high success rate
of helping those that need it. Her system is to keep
things down to earth and give the participants that
boost of adrenaline that they crave.
Members of the military, first responders and their
families can utilize the services of Back in the Saddle
for no charge. Jessica has a goal to help adults that
are struggling with trauma in any shape or form. She
believes that providing the various activities for them
to do, whether it be trail riding, arena riding, walking
along the trails or fishing in the ponds, they are
more encouraged to get out of bed in the morning.
This is the first step to initiating change in their lives.
By encouraging participants to do something they
thought they couldn’t do or have never done, they are
more likely to keep moving forward.
For more information:
9604 White Carriage Dr • Wake Forest, NC 27587 • 919-522-3081
www.backinthesaddle.org
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By Shannon Geddes