Testimony-
 My name is Brandon and I was born in sunny south Florida, my parents divorced when I was a young boy.  At age 14 I found myself having no self-confidence. I struggled with self confidence at school and in all areas of my life. My father suggested I visit a place called Horse Gate Equestrian Center.  He learned of it through a friend who also volunteered.  I have been coming for only four months and it has changed my life.  It has helped me a lot both socially and mentally. When I first came, I was made fun of at school for everything, so when I first got to Horse Gate I had no self-confidence AT ALL. Every time I saw somebody laughing, I thought they were laughing at me. Soon after getting involved, Horse Gate was having their summer camp and I decided to give it a try. The first person I met was Jennifer; she seemed so mature and had a whole bunch of confidence, which I envied. Next I met Lauren, she would do ANYTHING in public and not care at all what people thought or said, she would just laugh. They both became my closest and best friends. So I stayed and became better and even closer friends with them and everyone else. I can tell Jennifer and Lauren pretty much everything. There is also an animal that understands exactly how I feel and makes me happy if I'm sad, or calms me down if I'm mad, and that is Pepper. Pepper is a 19 year old Quarter Horse Mare that I fell in love with and we have a special bond. No horse will listen to me like she does, Pepper is blind in one eye and can be a bit stubborn, but nonetheless she is my special horse. Well thanks to Jennifer and Lauren, I have A LOT of confidence and I can actually go out with them now and just laugh and have fun without being embarrassed of what people think of me. One day, I went to Michaels and put on some crazy outfits and took pictures. I could not believe it didn’t bother me! I was not concerned about what anyone thought, because I felt secure. In fact, we had a great time that day and I enjoyed looking at the pictures of me wearing the pink boa and crazy hat! I thank God for Horse Gate, I was able to be with amazing people and it helped my Christianity.  After seeing what great people and animals God has put on this Earth, I started to recognize Him. The bible studies also help me become closer to God.  It is amazing what can happen in your life when you see Christianity living in other people that are willing to accept you for who you are and love you unconditionally.