NCEFT in the News: Celebrating our Impact Locally and Nationally
NCEFT has been featured in a variety of news stories and publications that highlight our mission, programs, and the healing power of horses. Discover why NCEFT’s work is making headlines below.
a CNN podcast with Anderson Cooper
Leslie, one of NCEFT’s clients, leaves a message for Anderson Cooper sharing how NCEFT’s equine-assisted mental health program helped support her after the loss of her husband. Her message is a powerful reminder of the profound role horses can play in healing.
Message begins at 2:44 minutes.
February 2026
NCEFT’s Chris Swan, MSPT, HPCS, Program Director and Physical Therapist is featured on Earlene’s podcast on KAAD-LP to discuss all things NCEFT and and the different ways we acknowledge and utilize the unique
characteristics of the horse as a healing force in NCEFT’s programs. (February 2026).
Interview Part 1 and Part 2.
The January 2026 Animal Love post shares one family’s experience with NCEFT’s equine-assisted physical therapy program and the powerful bond between a young man and his horse. Continue reading here.
The Fall 2025 issue spotlights NCEFT’s impactful programs serving at-risk youth.
Read the article on page 37.
NCEFT is featured in SHD’s December 2025 Newsletter as the Community Partner Spotlight!
InMenlo
NCEFT’s new Development Director, W. Scott Lohmann, was recently highlighted in the November 2025 issue of InMenlo. Learn more about his impressive background and what he brings to NCEFT here.
The summer 2025 edition includes NCEFT – Healing Through Horses, highlighting our programs and their impact on our clients.
Read the article on page 13.
NCEFT’s life-changing programs were highlighted in The Almanac News on September 12, 2024. Click here to read/listen to the article.
NCEFT Mental Health and Resilience Program Coordinator, Whitney Spaner, was interviewed by ABC7 local morning news anchor, Jobina Fortson to learn more about NCEFT’s Healing with the Horses mental health workshop for people with a cancer diagnosis. August 11, 2022.
In 2022, NCEFT was honored to be featured in the VA’s 75th Anniversary Celebration video, highlighting our Adaptive Riding program as one of 75 programs nationwide recognized for transforming the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of veterans.
NCEFT Board member and client parent, Chris Iverson, was featured in the January 2023 issue of Mountain Home Magazine. Read the article on page 2.
NCEFT client parent, Selia Bellanca, was featured in the January 2023 issue of Atherton Living Magazine. Read the article on page 2.
NCEFT was featured in the 2023 Giving List, a magazine dedicated to telling the stories of the Bay Area’s most vital nonprofits. Read here.
NCEFT’s Executive Director, Nancy Contro, was featured in the December 2022 issue of Los Altos Hills Magazine. Read here.
NCEFT’s former Development Director, Cherie Hammer, was a guest of Bethany Lee of The Equestrian Podcast (episode #285, November 11, 2022). Click to listen to Cherie sharing about NCEFT’s history and programs.
NCEFT was recognized by Equestrian Living magazine on its 2022 “Gold List” for Giving Back. Read here. Read here.
