S2 Ep 15 - The Power of Horses: How Equine Therapy is Changing Lives | Denise Panariello

Visual Eyes - The Community & Collaboration Podcast

Can horses really heal? 🐴✨ In this episode of Visual Eyes Podcast, host Chris Baker sits down with Denise Panariello, Executive Director of Bit by Bit Therapy, a nonprofit dedicated to equine-assisted therapy for individuals with disabilities.

From autism and cerebral palsy to emotional healing and sensory integration, discover how horse-assisted therapy is making a difference. Denise shares the science behind equine therapy, the profound bond between horses and humans, and how community partnerships are helping expand access to life-changing treatments.

🚀 Key Topics in This Episode:
✔️ The science behind equine therapy 🧠🐴
✔️ How horses help individuals with disabilities improve mobility & confidence
✔️ The Meggan Morency Riding Arena: A game-changer for year-round therapy
✔️ The challenges & triumphs of running a nonprofit organization
✔️ Ways YOU can support Bit by Bit’s mission & make an impact!

💡 Get Involved with Bit by Bit Therapy:
🌍 Website: www.bitbybittherapy.org
📞 Call: [phone]
📩 Email: [email protected]

🎙️ Listen & Subscribe for More Inspiring Stories!
📌 Follow Visual Eyes Podcast:
🌍 Website: www.VisualEyesPodcast.com
📷 Instagram: @VisualEyesPod
📘 LinkedIn: Visual Eyes Podcast
🎥 YouTube: @VisualEyesPodcast

🔖 Hashtags for Discoverability:
#EquineTherapy #HealingWithHorses #TherapyAnimals #InclusionMatters #DisabilitySupport #SpecialNeeds #MentalHealth #HorseTherapy #NonprofitLeadership

Would you like some help creating the perfect narrative for your organization?
Book your Strategy Call
VISUALS BY MOMO:
Phone: [phone]
Website: https://www.visualsbymomo.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualsbymomo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visualsbymomo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/visualsbymomo/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@visualsbymomo
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/visualsbymomo
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@visualsbymomo
Special Thanks to Stacy Daugherty for the beautiful wall artwork in the background. Socials: @artographybystacy

Chapters

1. Introduction to Equine Therapy (00:00:00)

2. The Impact of Horses on Individuals with Disabilities (00:06:30)

3. Collaborations in the Community That Make a Difference (00:14:00)

4. The Memory of Megan Morenci and Her Legacy (00:22:15)

5. Building the Megan Morenci Riding Arena (00:30:00)

6. Conclusion and Key Takeaways (00:38:00)