A new film coming soon about the miracles,
mystery, and science of healing with horses
The Inspiration Behind Rescued Hearts
Rescued Hearts is a powerful documentary that explores the profound and often miraculous connection between humans and horses.
Inspired by a life-changing moment—when a 7-year-old boy diagnosed with autism spoke his first words while interacting with a horse—filmmakers Dana Croschere and Krisanna Sexton set out to uncover the deeper meaning behind this extraordinary bond.
Through deeply moving personal stories, expert insights, and research, Rescued Hearts explores how horses serve as catalysts for healing and transformation, helping us open our hearts and reconnect with our authentic selves. The film not only highlights lives forever changed through these experiences but also reveals a profound truth: healing is never one-sided.
Rescued Hearts isn’t just the story of horses—it’s the story of all of us, offering an invitation for deeper connection with ourselves, each other, and all of nature.
OUR MISSION
We’re making this film for every parent who has struggled to find ways to help their child.
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For those on the outside of society, who feel unlovable because they don’t know where they fit.
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For every veteran and first responder haunted by the past.
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For those who have lost someone so close to them, they struggle to make it through another day.
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For every horse who has been used as a tool, or was rejected and thrown away
because they didn’t fit a perfect mold.
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For all those who have experienced so much trauma they have locked away their own heart.
We hope to offer this film as a way of finding our way back home…
through connection with ourselves, each other, horses, and all of nature.
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Join us on this mission, and help us make this film a reality.
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Where, when, and how
can I watch the film?
We’re excited to share that Rescued Hearts is on track for completion this year and our in-person world premiere is set for May 2025. We’ll be sharing all the details with our Rescued Hearts community via email. Be sure to subscribe below to stay in the loop with exclusive updates!
Who We Are
Dana Croschere, Producer
Dana Croschere is an award-winning producer who found her purpose after going through one of the darkest seasons of her life. She endured two failed spine surgeries as she desperately tried to heal from chronic pain, and it led her on a journey of self-discovery and healing that forever changed her life.
Her most recent film, LOVE HEALS, was created as a result of that journey, and it helped her realize her gift as a Storyteller and Producer. As the film is now helping millions around the world, Dana and her partner Krisanna have dedicated their lives to creating films that spread love, hope, and healing.
Dana spent time over the last 15 years volunteering at various ranches, immersing herself in the transformative world of equine-assisted services and witnessing the healing power that was present in these sacred connections with horses.
As she navigated her own healing journey, Dana has always felt drawn to creating a film about the healing power of horses, and RESCUED HEARTS is her dream come true.
Krisanna Sexton, Director
Krisanna Sexton, an award-winning Director with Live Wild Films, knows firsthand the power that comes from embracing our authenticity.
Although she has been a filmmaker since the age of 16, she didn't come out as gay until she was 28. As she began her journey toward love and acceptance of herself, she also discovered her potential to create conscious films.
Working on RESCUED HEARTS has opened her heart in ways she could have never imagined, and she prays this film will help open the hearts and minds of people around the world as they awaken to the healing potential within themselves.
Her most recent award-winning film, LOVE HEALS, has received acclaim across international boundaries and is now being released on PBS & GAIA along with distributors around the world.
Krisanna believes our stories have the power to change the world and remains committed to spreading hope and inspiration through the films she creates, working alongside the love of her life, Dana.
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