“MCW” this one is for you..I know how much this experience is changing who we are..and what an incredible journey it has been…thank you for sharing your life and your healing with me….may your horse always touch your soul as you do mine….
"Working with horses helps Veterans to get back in touch with humanity again, Touching another life form that is an American Icon, representing Power, Strength and Nobility - to make friends with that develops self-esteem where the Veteran can go to touching a horse to shaking hands with another Veteran in that combat trust bond and from there then they an move into other areas of life - Reintegration." ~ Sgt.Brandi, USMC
There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.
~ Winston Churchill
Every moment spent with my wounded warrior after he has come from the stables is a calming moment...His demeanor, his words, his gentle touch, his very essence is calming...my experience of loving someone with P.T.S.D. has taught me to be open to love even in the face of uncertainty.. ...and with the healing powers of a special horse my warrior assures me that every thing will be alright..
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Using Horses to Treat PTSD
The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs estimates that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder afflicts as many as one-quarter of the troops returning from the Middle East, or about 300,000 men and women. The growing field of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is showing great promise in treating veterans.
For thousands of years horses have been mystical, magical creatures playing the role of companion, transportation, gladiator, entertainer and more. Now they are also playing the role of psychotherapy assistant through a discipline known as Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) which is increasingly being used to treat war veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Equine Therapy for Emotional Healing
In Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, horses are used as tools for military veterans to gain self-understanding and emotional growth. It recognizes the bond between animals and humans and the potential for emotional healing that can occur when a relationship is formed between the two species.
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Every moment spent with my wounded warrior after he has come from the stables is a calming moment...His demeanor, his words, his gentle touch, his very essence is calming...my experience of loving someone with P.T.S.D. has taught me to be open to love even in the face of uncertainty.. ...and with the healing powers of a special horse my warrior assures me that every thing will be alright..
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