Horse Illustrated Magazine

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 22, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise talk with Ciara Ginyard, the Development Director for Detroit Horse Power. To end the episode, they chat with Allison Hungerford of Susquehanna SPCA, about this month’s ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horses, Swiss and Feta.

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Listen to Barn Banter episode 22 now to hear about Ciara’s important work with horses and the youth of Detroit, and stay until the end to meet Swiss and Feta.

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Ciara Ginyard, Development Director for Detroit Horse Power

With more than 20 years experience as a community/youth development advocate and fundraiser, Ciara Ginyard serves as Development Director for Detroit Horse Power, a non-profit organization which uses the power of horses to instill critical social-emotional skills in Detroit’s youth between 11-18 years old. By combining classroom-based lessons with trips to regional equestrian facilities, DHP’s innovative programs instill valuable life skills to help prepare students to become successful adults.

Ciara was first introduced to horses while serving as a Peace Corps Youth Development Volunteer in Central America. Getting to know about horses came from necessity for travel to transport brigades to remote villages for medical and other basic needs such as food and water. Necessity quickly turned into building a unique bond with horses, as they also provided therapeutic solace at times when feeling alone or frustrated with constant changes that are inevitable with community development activities. Upon returning to the United States and later utilizing horses as a part of a leadership training through the Detroit Revitalization Fellowship, Ciara was reignited to the deep bond between horses and humans.

Throughout her career, Ciara has utilized her diverse career experience to broaden non-profit programs for under-resourced communities. Founded in 2015 as a tax exempt, charitable non-profit organization, Detroit Horse Power has brought nearly 1,000 Detroit youths to partner equestrian facilities outside the city for free summer horse camps and after school programs. This Fall, Detroit Horse Power will break ground on what will become the largest equestrian center in the country. Ciara is playing a key role in forging a pathway and creating access to the equestrian community for urban youth.

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Swiss and Feta, Adoptable Horses of the Month

Swiss and Feta were transferred into Susquehanna SPCA’s care after being rescued from an unfortunate situation by the ASPCA. This beautiful mare and handsome gelding are being offered for adoption separately, though of course adopters are welcome to adopt both.

Swiss

Swiss, a 30-year-old chestnut gelding, is mellow fellow who adores attention. He is known to be broke to ride and has excellent ground manners, but his overall training history is unknown. Due to his advanced age, Swiss is seeking a companion only retirement home at this time. While in Susquehanna SPCA’s care, Swiss has been working on getting back to a healthy weight and is enjoying his time relaxing while he does so. Those interested in adopting Swiss can give Susquehanna SPCA a call at 607-547-811 for more information. Learn more about Swiss here.

Feta

Feta, a 28-year-old Appaloosa mare, is very outgoing and will follow you around the pasture seeking attention. Feta is broke to ride, but her overall training history is unknown. Due to her advanced age and an injury she is working on healing, Feta is seeking a companion only retirement home at this time. She has great ground manners and is very mellow overall. Feta tends to be the boss mare in her herd. Those interested in adopting Swiss can give Susquehanna SPCA a call at 607-547-811 for more information. Learn more about Feta here.

In addition to Barn Banter episode 22, you can check out all previous episodes of Horse Illustrated’s podcasts.