How many have tried Horse Therapy for PTSD issues?

SSG Jerrold English — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 14:19:23 -0400

Horses help me deal with stupid people lol

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Apr 21 at 2015 2:45 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 14:45:46 -0400

That's an interesting concept and I've never heard of it before. I've heard of K-9 therapy, and one of my NCOs has a working dog, I encourage and he does bring the dog everywhere, including work.

When did you leave 1-46 SSG Jerrold English?

Response by Maj Kim Patterson made Apr 23 at 2015 12:23 AM

Maj Kim Patterson — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:23:57 -0400

I am a believer in equine therapy. After a coma, it helped me build some core strength and balance/coordination. It also helped with depression. The rhythm of the ride can be comforting at a walk or outside in a well known area free from gopher holes, with room for reign and turns, a full out run is exhilarating. And outdoors you can also get that extra dose of vitamin D and some serotonin stimulation and perhaps a reminder that you used to love the outdoors.. Indoors, I usually keep it to a walk but depending on the horse, I'll trot/post or cantor. On top of a horse, I feel free. I recently learned of a friend who I nursed with and rode with who has started a PTSD program out of OKC. She and her husband were also involved in the build of a wounded warrior home.