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Title: Inspired by her Purebred Arabian Horse, Ann Lesley Smith Explores the Value of Equine Therapy

Ann Lesley Smith, a philanthropist and former radio host from California, has always had a deep love for horses. After the death of her husband, musician and mogul Chester Smith, in 2008, Ann Lesley retreated to her California wine country estate and surrounded herself with her prized Arabian horses. One horse in particular, Smith’s prized stallion Amir Fadjur Salaam, has provided a new purpose for Smith, one that led her to explore the value of equine therapy as well as animals as symbols of peace and empathy overall.It was Amir’s singular empathy and level of understanding that encouraged Smith to think outside of the box when approaching the question of how she could best help people. Her connection with Amir sparked an idea and has led to a deep exploration of the value of animals in mental health therapy.Opening her home as a sanctuarySmith’s California estate, nestled in the rolling hills of California’s beautiful wine country, was her own sanctuary as she navigated grief and uncertainty over the years. When she brought Amir to the estate, she was struck by how intuitive he was. A direct descendant of The Fabulous Fadjur, one of the most celebrated Arabians in recent history, Amir had aspects of his personality that set him apart from the other horses on Smith’s ranch.“He can understand you and empathize with you,” Smith explains. “You can see it in his eyes; he has almost human emotions and intelligence.”That connection with Amir was so fulfilling and healing for Smith that she knew it could be leveraged to help others. So, she decided to open up her home to people needing rest from the rat race, respite from stressful situations, or simply a few days to embrace nature and the splendor of free-roaming Arabian horses.“People aren’t used to witnessin...

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