Team Velvet Inc. Helps Kids Cope With COVID

The therapy horses of Team Velvet, Inc. give advice to children who are struggling to cope with being stuck at home due to COVID-19.

  • Susan Edwards
    Director
    Little Horse, Big Medicine
  • Susan Edwards
    Writer
    Little Horse, Big Medicine
  • Lillian Shupe
    Producer
    Little Horse, Big Medicine
  • Velvet
    Key Cast
    "as himself"
  • Precious
    Key Cast
    "as herself"
  • Little Annie
    Key Cast
    "as herself"
    Little Horse, Big Medicine
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 27, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    200 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Equus Film Festival
    Virtual
    Winnie Award, Horses Helping Humans, Children's Education
Director Biography - Susan Edwards

Susan Edwards, Ph.D. Psychologist & Director has been licensed in NJ since 1990. She is trained in equine facilitated mental health and has worked with her main horse, Velvet, helping children since 2009. Dr. Edwards assesses all children referred to Team Velvet, Inc. and designs the therapeutic treatments for them. Dr. Edwards has authored several books and 100+ articles, and has owned horses most of her life. She scripted and directed “Little Horse, Big Medicine,” a winner of a Whinny Award at the Equus Film Festival. Her most recent publications are: Tales of a Wonder Horse: The Birthday; Santa Claus Visits Heaven: A coloring book helping children see love never dies; Children Are Treasures: A Helping Workbook for Mastering Self-Esteem and The Kids Who Saved the World.

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