Comments on: A veteran gets in touch

By: Betsy

Betsy — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 16:24:41 +0000

Thank you for sharing this video. I am a volunteer at a TB rescue ranch since January 2011. Everything Rob mention about equine therapy is true. I have several chronic physical illnesses that seem totally relieved when I’m with the horses, feeding them, cleaning stalls, taking them on walks for fresh grass, giving treats, whatever needed. The absolute joy I feel watching the horses gain back their trust of humans, put on healthy weight and dance in freedom and fun, raises my spirits higher than words can express. Rob, please keep telling your story. If the government accepts the importance of equine therapy then they will have to stop the slaughter (they have sanctioned) of these magnificent, ever-giving, beautiful creatures. God bless you and your message.

By: penny curry

penny curry — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 22:21:42 +0000

I would like to get involved in horse theraphy all my life starting at a very young age with my malamutex some has help with something diffacult in my life

By: julie

julie — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 13:45:39 +0000

I didn’t know anything like this existed. How rewarding to know these beautiful animals are therapists to our veterans.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 11:36:30 +0000

In reply to Linda.

So many TB’s shot because no good at racing. If someone had money, and the know how – save some of them, and rehabilitate them and Army people too….

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 11:28:39 +0000

I worked with the RDA (Riding for Disabled) and was always amazed at the difference in the people once they were on a horse.

In Australia, a woman set up a similar thing for people with their horses, or supplied horses to work with people who suffered the Victorian fires (88 lost their lives) and has helped heal.

I think what he is doing is a great thing! and if he can involve the family too, a better thing! GOOD ON HIM! LOVE to Him!

By: Peggy

Peggy — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 14:55:29 +0000

You are a veteran, therefore a hero in my book. Wish my brother had a chance to see this. He was in Vietnam . He took his own life several years ago. In the last couple years I have worked with therapy horses and I know what a difference it has made in my life.

By: Ilse Hugo

Ilse Hugo — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 09:52:18 +0000

Is there a way to get into touch with Rob? an e-mail address perhaps?

By: Linda

Linda — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 02:33:10 +0000

Hmmm, there seems there could be a link here for the ‘wastage’ ott’s being put with sufferers of depression. It’s starting to make news here in Australia, it could be a win win…Just thinking out loud… 🙂

By: David

David — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 00:20:45 +0000

Thank you Mr. Foley. I’m a seasoned veteran. Navy/Marine Corps Corpsman 1983 to 1989. I adopted a Spanish breed feral Mustang mare July this year from the Utah BLM. She is in a private stable in Morgan, Utah with other Mustangs, quarters and Arabians. I’d rather deal with her than deal with people sometimes. The mental connection is unbelievable. Samba Pa Ti.

By: margaret wilson

margaret wilson — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 21:39:59 +0000

Hi Bob
6 months ago 11 April, a very damaged horse came into my life, I have been a very damaged person acute PTSD and major depression for 19 years. I spent all that winter ( Australia Winter) just sitting with my horse reading to her and telling her my story and I lisened to her story, we were together rain thunder and when the strong wind blew we sat in her shed, never in my life have I been so free of my mental illness. I believe her place was spritual and I have a free mind and happy sprit, when I am with her, I love my hores Liz with all my being. Liz is about to have a foal (actually on the 15th November the person who rescured her told me this.)We how sit together in waiting for this new baby foal we wonder and wish for a happy birth
thankyou very much for telling your story to all of us my very bsest wishes
Margaret Victoria Australia Downunder