Debbie Roberts Loucks of Monty Roberts expressed her gratitude to people like Patricia E. Kelly of Ebony Horsewomen Inc who built equine therapy programs before it was common. “It’s really exciting to feel like I’ve got… like you Pat, all these people who have come before us who recognized horses in therapy early in the game, now we’re able to expand on that.” Loucks gave reverence to the innate traits of horses and power they can hold for human wellness. “The qualities of horses are so amazing for therapy. Not like a dog or cat because those are carnivores. But horses are a flight animal which is a completely different set of principles. Those qualities of horses amaze me.”