Horses key part of therapy for children in Bexar County juvenile justice program Juveniles work hands-on with horses; CHAPS program among few in Texas Tags: The program is called “Children and Horses Always Produce Success” or CHAPS. ”It is a unique and wonderful way to bring about change in the children’s lives,” said Chief Juvenile Probation Officer Jill Mata recently as she watched several children groom and feed horses. The program is available to children who reside at the Krier Juvenile Correctional Facility. ”There is a special bond between animals and kids, and animals are such a wonderful therapeutic outlet or way to bring about change,“ Mata said.