By Horsetalk.co.nz on Apr 06, 2012
Monty Roberts
American war veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder have talked of the power of horse therapy in getting over their problems.
One veteran explained how she learned to calm herself down for the horses to learn to trust her. They would not respond to her if she was anxious, angry or violent, she said.
A documentary on the Pentagon Channel sheds light on the use of horse therapy to help the veterans.
“Recon: Unbridled” highlights the Horses for Veterans program at Flag is Up Farms in California. It offers a free three-day program designed to help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
“I think No. 1 is to work with veterans who have given up on life,” said renowned horse whisperer Monty Roberts, whose farm hosts the program.
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