The Magical Ponies Program at the Good Earth Farm
Making a Difference
Interview by Shawn Thompson
An Interview with Maureen (Reenie) Brewer, founder and director of Magical Ponies. She answered some questions about this special new animal assisted therapy program.
Magical Ponies is a very special program for kids ages 3 to teen and for adults and seniors that love fluffy, small ponies. This program is sponsored by The Good Earth Farm in Loxahatchee, FL, and they have found that these ponies possess some magical qualities of healing. They work with emotional and psychological parts of our brain and make magic! They also find that some people with severe problems, even physical ones, heal and change for the better just by visiting with these ponies for a half an hour, once a week!
AW: Please tell us about yourself.
I am an ordained Minister and was a certified day care provider
for special children in my 20’s. I also am President of the board of Directors for a non-profit organization that assists misplaced children. Much of my history is in listening and offering kind truths and suggestions. Kids, when you have their attention, listen better because they trust us to have the answers. I have four children, 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. My life is full of kids and STUFF, we struggle with it as well, but I know when one is aware, one can prepare!
AW: How did you get involved with The Good Earth Farm?
Nancy Fried, the owner of the Good Earth Farm, invited me to join her because her plate is so full running the farm. Her ability to work with the animals has always impressed me. I love them and I love kids. I want the world to be a much kinder place. If we start with the very young, maybe we’ll get there. My gift is keeping things balanced and copasetic. I actually have that gift with people of all ages. The program was Nancy’s idea since she has everything we need right at her farm! My grandson Michael Brewer has greatly benefited from working with horses and is now helping with this wonderful program.
AW: What are some of the things someone will do during their visit with a pony?
The pony time will be one of bonding and learning to trust and earn trust. You will get to spend time with the pony and dress them up in a costume! Dressing up the pony without a fight is a lesson in itself, talking and walking with them continues that relationship. Sometimes kids need a buddy such as a small, little fluffy mini horse just to hang out with, read to, eat a snack with, love on…maybe unconditional love from one of our 10 minis who understand kids!
AW: How can someone find out more about this program?
If you would like to visit with us at the farm and spend time with your very own lovely pony, please call Reenie at (561) 727-6001 or Nancy at (561) 792-2666. We charge by donation only for a half hour session (a session is $25 and a minimum donation is $10 and a bag of carrots). We are located at 2141 B Road, Loxahatchee, FL. Please don’t hesitate to call us – we have sponsors to help you too!
The Good Earth Farm will be holding a yard sale on Saturday, December 10th from 8-2 to raise money for the Magical Ponies program. Spaces are available for $20 or they are accepting any items for donation to sell. Please call (561) 792-2666 for more information.
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Shawn Thompson has two children, Aaron age 9 and Audrey age 5. She enjoys volunteering at her children’s schools, attending their activities and taking evening walks with her family and their dog BB. She is an advertising representative for AroundWellington.com and also updates our “Kids’ Corner” each month.
A really cool offer! When you call Smith Heating & Air to schedule a precision 20-point A/C system tune-up for $60 per system, the entire cost of the tune-up will go directly to the Magical Ponies program at the Good Earth Farm. When they present the invoice, just write your check directly to: The Chocolate Chip Animal Rescue, Inc. (for Magical Ponies). Be cool and make a difference in the lives of young children. Call Smith Heating & Air at 561-798-2665.