the Horse Tale Rescue, but for the last few months they have been taking the weight off the shoulders of front-line workers.Since November of 2020, the non-profit organization has been helping health-care workers by offering a free, hands-on therapeutic experience with the animals.“Life throws us curveballs and it’s stressful,” executive director Mike Grenier said.“The experience program welcomes individuals and allows them to benefit from some well-being with our horses.” Provincewide hay shortage leaves A Horse Tale Rescue shelter in desperate need Since the start of the program, dozens of workers from the health-care system have made their way to the Vaudreiul-Dorion shelter.“Some people say they start to relax the minute they get in.