Unlikely catharses in the opioid crisis, where recovery has four legs and wings

Keeneland offers hands-on experience in horse industry to men in recovery - Keeneland is the first racetrack in the nation to provide on-site housing and full-time employment for participants of the program.

Unlikely catharses in the opioid crisis, where recovery has four legs and wings

By Emily Wang In Kentucky’s bluegrass horse country, men recovering from opioid addictions are brushing 1,200-pound thoroughbreds instead of chasing highs. At Taylor Made Farm’s Stable Recovery, participants in opioid recovery engage in the daily care of mucking stalls, pouring gold grain and trailing glossy manes. The program fosters emotional regulation through animal connection and […] The post Unlikely catharses in the opioid crisis, where r…