We’re All In!
Isla, a native Spanish speaker, faced significant challenges in understanding English, hindering her academic progress. Before the CORRAL Riding Academy, she was hesitant to engage during class, and with only…
Mt. Zion Visit – The Power of Positivity, Faith, and Community
Something extraordinary happened when a vibrant group from Mt. Zion Church paid a visit to the Riding Academy at Kildare Farm this past Saturday. More than just a gathering; it…
Erendira speaking at CORRAL gala
A Testament to Transformation
Erendira Ramirez's journey to success and thoughts about her involvement with CORRAL
Hispanic Heritage & The Equestrian World
Hispanic Heritage & The Equestrian World by Marta Sevilla & Joy Currey Celebrating Hispanic heritage month at CORRAL isn’t just about celebrating our Latina and Hispanic community members and enjoying…
Grades: The Glossed Over Contributor to Mental Health Crises at School
By Namita Gunnala, 2022 Education Intern at CORRAL May is Mental Health awareness month which is a big area of focus for CORRAL. The main reason behind mental health declining…
Black History Month: An Analysis of Healthcare
Black History Month: An Analysis of Healthcare By Madison Brooks, Manager of Mental Health Services at CORRAL, MSW, LCWSA. “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is…
Trust Your Gut
The old saying “trust your gut” is often spoken with encouragement for an individual trying to make a decision. The tenth cranial nerve and the longest of all 12 cranial…
Our 20-21 Annual Report Part II: Families
A common misconception about CORRAL is we're a lone island trying to solve complex problems. But, the reality is that CORRAL works with an extensive partner network to connect families with…
The Cost of Youth Incarceration versus the Riding Academy
More than $100,000—that’s the annual cost of incarceration per youth in North Carolina. In 2020, that number jumped to around $156,000 per youth per year due to the added expense…
Not Your Grandma’s School Lunch
As I mentioned in my last blog post, I was a high school teacher before I became a registered dietitian. When I started my career as a dietitian, I wanted…