Hearts Never Break

A person’s heart never breaks. However beliefs do,and when they do, it can be emotionally painful. When a partner cheats on us, or lies to us, our beliefs about who they are, what they mean to us, and beliefs about our future dissolve. We call it heart break but it is really a disillusionment of beliefs. From the perspective that I see things from now.. I am very grateful to the people in my life that broke my heart. Those were the periods of my greatest awakenings from illusions.

Fine Words

“Four things greater than all things are, - Women and Horses and Power and War” Rudyard Kipling

Meeting the Horses for Our Wounded Warriors...

What an incredible day I had. Thank you Neale for your interest in helping your fellow Wounded Warriors...I had such a great time meeting all the horses.

Horses4Heros

Horses have a long history of being used in programs aimed at rehabilitating individuals suffering from emotional, physical and mental health wounds. One particular therapeutic riding program known as Horses for Heroes, is gaining popularity as an alternative therapy for service members suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and other physical wounds sustained in combat.

In 2007, the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) developed the Horses for Heroes program after taking a close look at similar pilot programs conducted at Ft. Hood and Ft. Meyer. With the support of the VA and numerous NARHA approved riding centers, the Horses for Heroes program is available to combat Veterans, free of charge, at several facilities throughout the U.S.

About the Program
Many service members battling PTSD avoid social settings that require interaction with others; and by doing so they often become isolated, depressed and detached from the world around them.
One of the many goals of the program is to reintegrate the service member into a calm, peaceful social environment. This goal is accomplished by enabling the service member to work on an individual basis with a horse and therapist. Over time, the service member's confidence and ability to trust increases, but those aren’t the only benefits.

A Good Match
Before beginning the riding portion of the program all participants are carefully matched with a horse that's suited for their particular needs. For example, a service member who is struggling with anxiety issues is paired with a low-key, calm horse.
After being matched with a horse, the service member then takes time to get acquainted with the animal, which begins the bonding process between horse and rider.

Horses for Heroes Program Looking For Military Vets « CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

Horses for Heroes Program Looking For Military Vets « CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

Pressure and Release | The American Legion's BurnPit

Pressure and Release | The American Legion's BurnPit