KarunaNews Story

In times of physical distancing, many nursing home residents are feeling the months of isolation drag on. That's when horse owner Michelle Wagner-Yeatts figured she could help. One fine day, after rallying a crew of horse owners and coordinating with a local nursing home, humans and horses appeared in the windows of the nursing home. Their mission: foster a sense of connection. The gentle and perceptive presence of horses make them a natural friend to many. Michelle Wagner-Yeatts converses with Kerri Lake about her experiences bringing horses to help ease pandemic isolation for elderly nursing home residents.