Warrior Horse Grand Opening Ceremony Set for January 25, 2019
The Warrior Horse grand opening ceremony/fundraising banquet is an event five years in the making and the program will benefit military veterans suffering from the debilitating effects of PTSD.
As the 'crazy horse lady on the radio,' and as an Air Force brat, I've long been a supporter of all things military, especially our veterans, as well as the benefits of equine therapy. When I met Kevin Russell, the man behind the Warrior Horse dream, it was an instant match!
I'm sure you've heard the statistic that 22 veterans lose their fight each day with PTSD. Kevin thinks losing even one is too many and I, along with many others, agree. Unfortunately, drug or talk therapy doesn't work for everyone. That's where equine assisted activities come into play. Here's how the Warrior Horse website describes their program:
Warrior Horse transforms the lives of military veterans, one horse at a time. The Warrior Horse program uses a personalized and interactive equine-assisted method, which we call the “Bonding Process” to assist military veterans who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to begin their recovery from this debilitating disorder. Our program is open to current and former members of the armed forces of the United States who have been diagnosed with PTSD and have had some “let down” period after a tour of active duty. The program is provided at no financial cost to the veterans.
Obviously, there's more to the program than a short paragraph and I invite you to read more on the Warrior Horse website, where there is a wealth of information. I also ask you to give to the program if you are able. Clearly, the program isn't cheap to run, but I personally feel that taking care of the men and women who have given so much in service to their country is a responsibility we all share. No matter how large or small, your donation is appreciated!
We also invite you to purchase tickets to the Warrior Horse Grand Opening/Fundraising Banquet at the Horseshoe Riverdome Friday, January 25, 2019 starting at 5pm. Tickets are $100 and yes, donations and ticket purchases are tax deductible! The event will feature dinner, music by the Ryan Matthew band, a silent auction and guest speaker Retired USMC Staff Sergeant Johnny 'Joey' Jones, a military analyst for Fox News, COO for the Boot Campaign and the chief spokesperson for the Zac Brown Collective and military program director of Camp Southern Ground. Plus, I'll be there! I hope that doesn't scare you off!