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A Bridge To Healing, With The Help Of Horses, Thanks To East End Hospice Program

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Named after the homeowners' Australian origin, "Tanderra" meaning "resting place" boosts several casual gardens in the heart of the Village of Quogue. MAGGY KILROY

Named after the homeowners' Australian origin, "Tanderra" meaning "resting place" boosts several casual gardens in the heart of the Village of Quogue. MAGGY KILROY

Diane Eissler with Sinatra during an exercise called "In the Present Moment" during an equine bereavement session at Spirit's Promise Equine Rescue in Riverhead last week. CAILIN RILEY

Diane Eissler with Sinatra during an exercise called "In the Present Moment" during an equine bereavement session at Spirit's Promise Equine Rescue in Riverhead last week. CAILIN RILEY

Marisa Striano, the owner of Spirit's Promise Equine Rescue. CAILIN RILEY

Marisa Striano, the owner of Spirit's Promise Equine Rescue. CAILIN RILEY

From left, Elizabeth McDowell, hospice social worker Angela Byrns, and Minna Waldeck share a lighthearted moment during last week's equine bereavement program. CAILIN RILEY

From left, Elizabeth McDowell, hospice social worker Angela Byrns, and Minna Waldeck share a lighthearted moment during last week's equine bereavement program. CAILIN RILEY

Carol Thorne and seven other women were part of an equine bereavement program, offered by East End Hospice at Spirit's Promise Equine Rescue in Riverhead. The second six-week session concluded last week, and another is set for November. CAILIN RILEY

Carol Thorne and seven other women were part of an equine bereavement program, offered by East End Hospice at Spirit's Promise Equine Rescue in Riverhead. The second six-week session concluded last week, and another is set for November. CAILIN RILEY

Carol Thorne and seven other women were part of an equine bereavement program, offered by East End Hospice at Spirit's Promise Equine Rescue in Riverhead. The second six-week session concluded last week, and another is set for November. CAILIN RILEY

Carol Thorne and seven other women were part of an equine bereavement program, offered by East End Hospice at Spirit's Promise Equine Rescue in Riverhead. The second six-week session concluded last week, and another is set for November. CAILIN RILEY

author on Oct 31, 2017
Jeanette Cooper stood in front of the small wooden bridge, collecting herself before taking her first step. By her side was Major, a retired police horse that had worked in... more

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