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…
August is National Black-Owned Business Month
Supporting black businesses boosts community morale. There are currently 2.6 million black-owned businesses in America. However, 80% fail within their first 18 months due to a lack of resources and…
Building a Truly Diverse Organization
CORRAL has always had the heart to serve the marginalized population. As stated recently by our Board of Directors' statement, we are to seek justice, defend the oppressed, and take…
Hidden Histories: Significant Rides by Female Equestrians
Betsy Dowdy swims across North Carolina’s Currituck Sound with her banker pony. Illustration by Robert Spannring from Equus Rising: How the Horse Shaped U.S. History. Used with permission. Setting out…
Black History Month: Lori Jones of Black·ology
Black History Month is a great time to reflect on black leaders from the past who inspire us today or in this case, a great time to feature living black…
Our Country Has Long Excluded People of Color From Accessing the Power of the Horse
Our guest blogger today is Julia Soplop, an author, photographer, wild horse enthusiast, and documentarian. The photo above is a wild horse, taken in the Pryor Mountains of Wyoming and…
Stories Through Windows and Mirrors
The first friends I ever had were either fictional or furry. The Hogwarts trio and the Pevinse family helped me through the school week, while Springer and Metro listened to…
Gardening for Good
Ken has been a CORRAL champion for approximately five years and currently serves on the gardening committee. "I was retiring and looking for an organization to get involved with. After…
Lessons Learned from Yoga and Horses
Our guest blogger today is Katelin, a local registered yoga teacher, lifetime equestrian and real estate advisor, broker and realtor. She is teaching our first Mindfulness Series session on Wednesday…
Life After CORRAL
Each of our girls has their own unique story. The challenges they face as they struggle to heal and grow can push them to their limits. Let’s face it —…