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Where the Horses Heal the Soul follows children, adults, and veterans living with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. At ROCK Ride On Center for Kids, a Texas nonprofit providing equine-assisted services, they find a lifeline forward through the bond between human and horse. As participants enter the arena, uncertainty slowly gives way to confidence. Through the motion of riding and the calming presence of horses, walls begin to come down and healing takes hold. This documentary is a moving portrait of breakthrough and determination as participants at ROCK discover connection, courage, and purpose, revealing how horses can help transform lives.
- DirectorTwila LaBar
- ScreenwriterTwila LaBar
- ProducerTwila LaBar
- Executive ProducerDr. Barbara Brightwell, George Brightwell
- Co-ProducerClayton & Modesta Williams, Frank Krenek, John & Dolores Willis, Carolyn Holloway, W.D. Kelley Foundation, Central Texas Community Foundation
- CastHunter Adkins, Todd Plybon, Tara Plybon, Faith Smyth, Chris Smyth, Dana Smyth, Wilfredo Estrada, Becky Adkins, Nancy Krenek, George Brightwell, Barbara Brightwell, Temple Grandin, Kevin Bowers, Patti Colbert, Joe McSpadden, Parker Smyth, Dr. Patrick Breen
- CinematographerTony Hagedorn
- EditorTwila LaBar
- ComposerJordan Critz
- Sound DesignSoundcrafter (Miles Foster-Greenwood)












































Where the Horses Heal the Soul follows children, adults, and veterans living with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. At ROCK Ride On Center for Kids, a Texas nonprofit providing equine-assisted services, they find a lifeline forward through the bond between human and horse. As participants enter the arena, uncertainty slowly gives way to confidence. Through the motion of riding and the calming presence of horses, walls begin to come down and healing takes hold. This documentary is a moving portrait of breakthrough and determination as participants at ROCK discover connection, courage, and purpose, revealing how horses can help transform lives.
- DirectorTwila LaBar
- ScreenwriterTwila LaBar
- ProducerTwila LaBar
- Executive ProducerDr. Barbara Brightwell, George Brightwell
- Co-ProducerClayton & Modesta Williams, Frank Krenek, John & Dolores Willis, Carolyn Holloway, W.D. Kelley Foundation, Central Texas Community Foundation
- CastHunter Adkins, Todd Plybon, Tara Plybon, Faith Smyth, Chris Smyth, Dana Smyth, Wilfredo Estrada, Becky Adkins, Nancy Krenek, George Brightwell, Barbara Brightwell, Temple Grandin, Kevin Bowers, Patti Colbert, Joe McSpadden, Parker Smyth, Dr. Patrick Breen
- CinematographerTony Hagedorn
- EditorTwila LaBar
- ComposerJordan Critz
- Sound DesignSoundcrafter (Miles Foster-Greenwood)