Stable Spirit: How Horses Heal Minds and Communities

Hosts Rob and Chuck interview Katie Durio, founder of Stable Spirit, a nonprofit in Southeast Texas that uses horses to support mental, physical, and emotional health. Katie describes three core programs — Equine Assisted Learning, Hippotherapy, and Therapeutic Riding — and how horses mirror behavior, calm special-needs clients, and aid leadership and addiction recovery work. The episode covers Stable Spirit’s history, volunteer and donation opportunities, community outreach (including veterans and families), current challenges like a recent equine virus, and how listeners can get involved or apply for services.