Help Share Charlotte’s Story of Healing, Hope, and Horses

SpiritHorse is a powerful true story of redemption, resilience, and the healing bond between humans and horses.

After years lost to addiction, Charlotte Dougherty — a former team roping champion — found her way back to the arena and to herself. Through horses, she discovered a path to sobriety, strength, and purpose, founding SpiritHorse Bay Area, a nonprofit that helps others heal from trauma and addiction through equine-assisted programs.

This short documentary, directed by award-winning filmmaker Isabel Rose Soloaga, follows Charlotte’s journey as she rebuilds her life, raises her grandkids, and empowers her community to believe that no dream is impossible.

Now, we need your help to bring Charlotte’s story to the world.

Your donation will help us:

Send Charlotte to the Equus Film and Arts Festival (November 2025) – where SpiritHorse will premiere and Charlotte will have the chance to share her story with a national audience of filmmakers, horse lovers, and mental health advocates.

Support our ongoing impact and distribution campaign – including screenings, community discussions, and outreach to addiction recovery and equine therapy programs across the country.

Why it matters

This film is more than a story — it’s a movement. By amplifying Charlotte’s voice, we can inspire countless others struggling with addiction and trauma to find healing and hope.

Every contribution, big or small, helps us keep this message alive and ensure SpiritHorse reaches as many hearts as possible.

Donate today to help Charlotte share her message of redemption and resilience.

Learn more about the film: www.isabelsoloaga.com

Support Charlotte’s work: www.spirithorsebayarea.org

Follow along: @isabel.soloaga