A LETTER FROM the FOUNDER

Animals have an extraordinary ability to transform our lives. They comfort us when we’re struggling, heal us when we’re sick, protect us from harm, make us laugh, show us unconditional love and companionship, help us grow, and even save us (quite literally) during our darkest moments. I have been fortunate enough to experience all of this personally, starting from a very young age.

As a child, I struggled with severe social anxiety. Despite my strong grades, people often mistook my shyness for aloofness, lack of intelligence, or disinterest. I was told incessantly in school that there was something wrong with me, and that my quiet, introverted nature was essentially a character flaw. My lowest moment came in the 6th grade when a teacher told me that I would “never amount to anything in life” because “the world belongs to extroverts.” Consequently, I spent the better part of my early years questioning my worth, and fighting a long, silent battle with insecurity, loneliness, control issues, and self-doubt.

But through it all, there was one saving grace - my horses.

In the presence of horses, I felt confident and connected. They saw and accepted me for exactly who I was when the rest of the world didn’t get me. The bonds we formed were deep, genuine, and 100% nonverbal - showing me that my value as a human being had everything to do with who I was, and nothing to do with what I did or didn’t have to say. After being told relentlessly by humans that I had no worth if I had no words, the horses taught me that was simply not true. It was a profound lesson that singlehandedly changed the state of my mental health, and my life path. To this day, my animals are still the first place I turn for support when navigating life’s challenges.

Perhaps you can relate.

The Human-Animal Alliance exists so that others may experience loving and meaningful relationships with animals just as you and I have. The magic of the human-animal bond is real. Everyone deserves the opportunity to feel it, and to know its life-changing benefits. Thank you for your support, and your love of animals. We are tremendously grateful.

Cheers,