Our Veterans and Horses Of Hope

Our Veterans and Horses Of Hope

WACO (FOX 44) -- Our veterans -- many made the greatest sacrifice for our nation. Many who are with us still cope with the physical and mental wounds of war. Now, there are some innovative programs to help with the mental side -- most notably post-traumatic stress some veterans experience. One of our local programs is through the Cactus Rose Equine Foundation, which uses horses to help veterans through their struggles. Dave Welch, who leads the …

DeSoto County-based nonprofit uses equine therapy to help veterans, first responders battle PTSD

The horses selected for the program, regardless of breed, must have a gentle, social, and positive attitude.