Horses Helping Heroes
Horses Helping Heroes
Horses Helping Heroes…Heroes Helping Horses.
“Horses are some of the most gentle creatures on earth and can sense when a person is having a rough time in his or her life. Sometimes that’s what you need as a Combat Veteran healing from old wounds.”
- Captain Cameron West, USMC Retired.
Our Horses Helping Heroes program specifically addresses the rehabilitative needs of service men and women recovering from injuries sustained in the line of duty, such as traumatic brain injuries, amputation, anxiety, and PTSD.
By learning the language of horses and how horses simplify the problem solving process, veterans have the opportunity to learn the art of relationships, goal setting, creative thinking, and decision-making. The specific objectives of the sessions vary based on each participant’s individual needs.
We have opportunities for individual and group lessons where veterans will learn and develop horsemanship and riding skills. Active and retired service members may also choose to be involved in caring for our therapy horses as volunteers.
For more information, email info@mckennafarm
Physical Goals may include:
- Increasing core strength, balance and coordination
- Normalizing range of motion
- Improved respiration and circulation
- Reduction of abnormal movement patterns
- Sensory integration
- Cognitive Goals may include:
- Sequenctial thought processing
- Articulation of thoughts and expression of emotions
- Development of spatial awareness/orientation
- Ability to express and communicate effectively in various situations
Social Emotional Goals may include:
- Social Interaction within various contexts
- Developing peer to peer and family based relationships
- Improved self confidence
- Emotional control and self-discipline
- Reducing anxiety and developing patience
- Teamwork
- Re-integration into community/Sense of normality
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