This podcast episode featured Joell Dunlap from the Square Peg Foundation discussing her work with therapeutic riding programs for people with autism. Joell shared her journey from racehorse riding to founding a nonprofit 22 years ago that pairs marginalized horses with marginalized people, particularly those on the autism spectrum. The conversation explored how thoroughbreds are used in therapeutic settings despite common misconceptions, and Joell emphasized the importance of treating horses as partners rather than tools for human therapy. The discussion also touched on Joell's recent experience in Bali and how it influenced her approach to horsemanship, particularly through concepts of softness and mutual respect. The hosts and Joell discussed the transformative power of pairing horses with people on the autism spectrum, noting how both parties find relief in honest, non-performative interactions.

Find out more about Joell here:

https://www.squarepegfoundation.org/

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