[Extensions of Remarks]
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                        HONORING STABLE RECOVERY

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 16, 2025

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, I 
rise to honor Stable Recovery for their work around mental health, 
suicide, and addiction. Stable Recovery is a small, peer-driven, 
equine-focused rehabilitation program located in Kentucky. This program 
was launched on Taylor Made Farm in 2022 by co-founders Frank Taylor 
and Christian Countzler. Their vision was simple but powerful: to help 
individuals find strength and healing through the power of the horse, 
the principles of 12-step recovery, and the dignity of meaningful work.
  The School of Horsemanship, created by Frank Taylor and built on 
decades of horsemanship knowledge, provides a 90-day residential 
program for education and healing. Residents find structure, 
discipline, and purpose as they learn equine care, farm work, financial 
independence and participate in daily therapy, support groups, and 12-
step instruction. The goal was to not only allow residents to thrive 
and learn in recovery but to provide a natural employment pathway to 
jobs in the equine industry, an industry that needs more skilled 
talent.
  The horse industry has been extraordinarily supportive. In just three 
short years, Stable Recovery has already seen lives transformed and 
exceptional growth. They credit their success to evidence based 
clinical practices, consistency of the program, mentorship, community 
and the healing power of horses. The men and women that have completed 
the program have reached milestones of sobriety. Many now live in 
recovery while working in the

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equine industry. Stable Recovery's metrics exceed national norms. As of 
today, 80 percent of Stable Recovery's legacy graduates remain sober 
and are employed in the equine industry. Generous individuals and 
organizations, like HISA and Jockeys' Guild, believe in their mission. 
Their support has given residents a chance to recover at Taylor Made 
Farm and strategic partners have provided stable employment, allowing 
graduates to build lives of independence and purpose.
  I am honored to recognize the work of Stable Recovery as we consider 
their incredible work for our community and what more can be done to 
prevent suicide in our Nation. We can heal people through horses, and 
in the process, create better lives, stronger families, and the 
opportunity of a bright future.

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