Newtown's love of horses helps healing

Jorge Garcia-Bengochea and therapy volunteers Jennifer Anfinsen, center, and her mom, Sally Anfinsen, right, walk with the Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses visiting The Ridge Equestrian Center in Newtown Friday, Jan. 4, 2012. Photo: Michael Duffy

Therapy volunteer Sally Anfinsen cuddles with Magic, one of the Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses visiting The Ridge Equestrian Center in Newtown Friday, Jan. 4, 2012. Photo: Michael Duffy

Therapy volunteer Chesleigh Slayton hugs Wakanda, one of the Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses visiting The Ridge Equestrian Center in Newtown Friday, Jan. 4, 2012. Photo: Michael Duffy

Therapy volunteer Chesleigh Slayton holds Wakanda, left, Jorge Garcia-Bengochea, executive director of Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses, center, holds Magic, and therapy volunteer Jennifer Anfinsen holds Aladdin, while visiting The Ridge Equestrian Center in Newtown Friday, Jan. 4, 2012. Photo: Michael Duffy