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Did you know horses sweat to cool themselves down just like humans do? ☀️🐴

On hot summer days, horses naturally regulate their body temperature through sweating, which is why staying hydrated and taking shady breaks are so important for them!

Thank you to all of the incredible professionals who participated in our Career Fair at our Kildaire Farm! 👩‍⚕️💼✨

Creating opportunities for our teens to explore different career paths, ask questions, and imagine what their futures could look like is so impactful.

If you're interested in joining the next one, send us an email at [email protected]!📧

Our partnership with the Literacy and Community Initiative is one we hold very close to our hearts! 💌📚✨

Our students had the opportunity to display and explain their artwork at the North Carolina Museum of Art! They also read an excerpt of their choosing from their published books that they put so much effort and creativity into!

To learn more and purchase a copy of Still Here, Standing: Hope & Light After a Hard Season or The Herd I Found, visit the link in our bio!

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked our Education Managers a few questions about their role here at CORRAL ❤️ Here's what they had to say....

- Shelby Edmond, Raleigh Campus:
I didn't just wake up one day and decide to become a teacher. It kind of grew on me over time. I've always been drawn to people, especially young people, and to those moments when something clicks for them. Seeing someone go from "I don't get it" to "wait… I can do this" is powerful. That shift when confidence starts to replace doubt is what inspired me. I realized I wanted to be part of creating more of those moments.

What keeps me going each day is the relationships. It's not just about lessons or grades, it's about the students. Every day is a chance to show up, to listen, to encourage, to remind them they're capable, even when they don't believe it yet. Some days are harder than others, but knowing that I might be the steady, positive presence someone needs is what motivates me to keep showing up and giving my best.

- Kathryn Weber, Cary Campus:
I became a teacher because I wanted to make a lasting impact on the children I work with, especially those facing adversity and challenges in their lives. I wanted to be a consistent, supportive figure, even across different walks of life. Twenty years later, my mission is still the same. It just looks a little different now, working on a horse farm instead of in a classroom! I love what I do. I love being an advocate for our teens and seeing them grow, thrive, and accomplish their goals.