Lexington, Ky. – On October 24, 2026, Stable Recovery at Spy Coast Farm held a graduation ceremony for Lindis Olsen, a young woman who has overcome years of alcohol addiction. Surrounded by her parents and the farm’s horses, Olsen marked a significant sobriety milestone after completing a 90‑day program.
Therapeutic horses aid recovery
“I was waking up in the middle of the night like pretty much every two hours to take shots, to stay out of DTs,” Olsen recalled, describing the depth of her struggle that began in her teenage years and worsened during the COVID‑19 pandemic. “I lost a lot of things. I lost a lot of opportunities. My health took a real toll,” she added.
Kelly Payton, director of Stable Recovery, explained that the program’s distinctive element is the inclusion of horses. “The inclusion of the horses makes this program stand out because horses are very therapeutic animals,” Payton said. Olsen, who grew up riding horses, found that the familiar presence of the animals helped her build a new future “one hoof at a time.”
Looking ahead
Graduating from the program, Olsen will now work full‑time at Spy Coast Farm while continuing her recovery journey. “There’s always something left to fight for, so just give it a try, and you never know what will come out at the end of it,” she said.
Payton emphasized that sobriety is not a straight line. “Sobriety isn’t a straight line, it’s ups and downs, and we want to be there for them through it all,” she noted, underscoring the farm’s ongoing commitment to supporting graduates.
For anyone struggling with addiction, the National Helpline remains available at 1‑800‑662‑HELP (4357).
Original reporting: LEX18 Lexington (local) — read the source article.
