Chyna Hinnant is a graduate of our program. After battling with her addictions and childhood traumas, she was in and out of jail for a long part of her adult life. She had suffered homelessness, lack of family support, and was out of options. She successfully completed the Chesterfield County Jail HARP program, which brought her to Spur'n Up Hope, and then continued her recovery journey with True Recovery RVA. She has been clean from all mind- or mood-altering substances since March 5, 2020. At the beginning, she did not know she would be invited to participate in an equine program. She soon remembered her long-lost passion for horses, and began to dream about connecting with horses and helping others like her. After completion of the program at Spur’n Up Hope she was offered an opportunity to stay on and assist her peers in recovery. By keeping her commitment and staying dedicated, her dreams have become a reality and she now facilitates in our EAL program. She is also a peer recovery specialist, and hopes to help others find the same peace, joy, and self-love she has found here.