Connected Horse workshops help empower seniors with memory loss

Susanne Kaletsch snuggled up to Covergirl, closing her eyes and resting her head against her soft brown muzzle.

The unconditional bond between human and horse was apparent as Kaletsch, 81, and six other memory-impaired seniors from The Watermark at San Ramon took part in Connected Horse’s mini workshop at Leah Felize’s Five Star Equestrian center in Pleasanton.

Paula Hertel, who has a master’s degree in social work, and Nancy Schier Anzelmo, with a master’s in gerontology, founded...