A unique program in Saratoga Springs, called Saratoga War Horse, teaches veterans from across the U.S. how to communicate with horses.
After serving in the military, these veterans experience a multitude of things from having nightmares, to losing trust in people, and becoming introverted and isolated (and that’s to name a few).
But, this farm seems to be a sanctuary for these wounded veterans.
Saratoga War Horse uses horses to help veterans who are dealing with the invisible scars of war.
A horse is an animal that so honestly mirrors the veteran’s energy and emotion, and it really seems to open veterans up, when they otherwise would be hesitant to.
At the start, both are unsure and untrusting. But within minutes, the horse realizes he’s understood and that this person is speaking his language.
He shows a sign of trust by walking over to the veteran and putting its head down!
Something about the horse’s acceptance transforms the veteran.
One veteran describes, “Whatever emotions I had, whatever I was feeling, at that time inside the ring, I was able to leave it there. I passed through the gate and I felt that I didn’t have to carry it anymore.”
“There’s a lot of pain that these veterans have to find a way to let go of and this seems to be a very effective method,” said Bob Nevins, the Founder of Saratoga War Horse, and this sanctuary is helping them do that.
Take a look for yourself in this video below:
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