JM, Wyoming – Anniversaries are time of memory, but it can be a difficult time for many veterans, especially struggling veterans. Mental health.
Wyoming programs help address these challenges through pairing Veterans There are wild Mustangs with a unique approach to healing.
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Veterans are more likely to be diagnosed with PTSD, depression and anxiety than civilians, according to data from the U.S. Veterans from 2001 to 2022. Approximately 6,000 veterans commit suicide and die each year.
At some point in life, seven (or 7%) of the 100 veterans experience PTSD, according to the U.S. Veterans Affairs Bureau.
In a small town JM, Wyominga nonprofit called Operation Remount Corporation, offers a form of equestrian therapy that serves not only veterans and first responders, but also Mustangs.
Karen Alexander, co-founder of Operation Remount, says some Mustangs have also experienced trauma and anxiety, making the program a form of mutual healing.
“These are Mustangs who have been adopted three times and were not accepted or adopted,” Alexander said. “When Mustangs first come, they are very afraid of humans. It’s really nice to see you as trustworthy when the animal finally says it.”
Veteran Sean Walker is one of the participants at this year’s Operation Remount. He says it was necessary to join the program and meet his horse called Spirit after serving in the service. Military.
Having completed two tours in Iraq and two tours in Bosnia, Walker says he’s already had a major impact on the spirit, the horse, for just a few weeks.
Veterans are more likely to be diagnosed with PTSD, depression and anxiety than civilians, according to data from the U.S. Veterans from 2001 to 2022. (Kennedy Hayes/Fox News)
“We call him a permanent spiritual wind,” Walker said. “He probably taught me more than I taught him.”
After retiring from the military, Walker said it would be difficult to reintegrate into civilian life. Like many other veterans, he experienced mental health challenges.
The program recently added a new red cabin to accommodate participants in the six-week course. It was built in honor of Marine Sgt. bj shepperson, who Provides two deployments I struggled with the transition to civilian life in Wyoming.
Shepherson said his brother BJ loves horses and was really grateful for what the program is doing to help other veterans.
PTSD is slightly more common among veterans than civilians. At some point in life, seven out of 100 veterans (or 7%) have PTSD. (Kennedy Hayes/Fox News)
“After two developments and returning to Wyoming, he had a hard time reconciliation,” said his brother, Baxter Sheparson.
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Program leaders say they are working to build more cabins, allowing additional veterans and first responders to stay overnight during the program, while experiencing therapeutic bonds with the horses.
“It’s like when you find a connection you lost,” Walker said. “It allows you to have that reconnection and spirit.”
Reapproval for the surgery allows veterans and first responders to maintain their wild horses after completing the six-week course. The nonprofit organisation will hold sessions in both spring and fall.
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The Operation Remount team is currently working towards building indoor facilities, ensuring that the program can be offered year-round, even during Wyoming’s harsh winter months.
