TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Here at KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon's youth—through our 21 Cares for Kids partnerships.

We have six incredible community partnerships and are now kicking off a new monthly segment called ‘Making a Difference’, highlighting each of these nonprofit organizations.

For our first feature, we took a trip out to Healing Reins —where lives are transformed through the power of horse therapy.

Hazel Quinn is an 11-year-old who was long-searching for a place to assist with her physical therapy—until she discovered Healing Reins.

“I really like how my (physical) therapist helps me with the music aspect, especially with the rhythm,” Hazel said. “It really helps me know where my surroundings are.”

Hazel’s mom,

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