Wild horses for warriors
PTSD Connections
Veterans who suffer from PTSD will choose (the horse will also choose) an untouched wild mustang to connect with. Horses are natural empaths, they are able to sense our emotions, feelings and thoughts, you can't lie to a horse. The horse will mirror back your true emotions to you, thus showing you your inner turmoil. By being honest with the horse we are honest with ourselves and can learn how to work through our emotions. The veteran and the horse will be able to connect on a soulful level. Through silence and through breathing techniques that lower the heart rate and respirations, thus lowering anxiety, the mustang will also lower his anxiety level. Speaking to the horse from the heart will begin to form a bond of mutual trust and understanding.