Healing Hooves: Volunteering at a Horse Rescue with Jerri Miller, DPT, CCRT, ETMT, MBA

In this heartwarming episode, Chris and Cathy welcome Jerri Miller—a longtime friend of Chris's who is a physical therapist, certified canine rehabilitation therapist, and equine therapeutic massage therapist—who shares her transformative journey as a volunteer at Colorado Horse Rescue (CHR) since 2018. Jerri offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to care for equines in need and how volunteers truly make a difference.

🐴 What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

• Why Jerri first stepped into the world of horse rescue
• The emotional and physical rehab process for neglected or abandoned horses
• A powerful story about Micah, Jerri’s “heart horse,” and their special bond
• What the duties of volunteering entail
• Misconceptions about horse ownership—and what every prospective adopter should know
• How you can support horse rescue, even if you’ve never saddled up

💡 Key Takeaways:

• The vital role of volunteers in equine rehabilitation
• How prey instincts shape therapeutic approaches with horses
• The deep emotional rewards of giving animals a second chance

📢 Resources & Links:

• 🐎 Learn more about Colorado Horse Rescue: chr.org
• 🐴 Read Jerri’s blog: Micah’s Journey: From Feral to Friend
• 💕 Want to help? Volunteer, donate, foster, or sponsor a horse.

 📲 Spread the Love:
If this episode inspired you, share it with fellow animal lovers! Every download helps raise awareness about equine rescue and the incredible work being done behind barn doors. 

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