She once struggled with school but is now a recipient of Singapore's highest youth development award
Mendoza overcame early struggles by volunteering with children and therapy programs, then earned one of Singapore’s highest youth awards after more than 300 hours.
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She once struggled with school but is now a recipient of Singapore’s highest youth development award
Working with horses was very calming and therapeutic for Mendoza. “Horses know how you are feeling even when you are not fully showing it. If I come to the session feeling upset, angry or agitated, the horses can sense it and will reciprocate that same energy,” she said. “It is quite special building a relationship with horses.” Mendoza recalled a child with cerebral palsy who started the equine therapy sessions timid, unsure and disengaged. “In…
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