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War-torn Troops Soothed
by Horses’ Spirit
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MIAMI -- The science of the
human-animal bond is proving very effective in a
new arena: on the home front of a new war.
Returning veterans are finding help, as well as
healing in therapy that involves a saddle and a
set of reins.
"It feels pretty good. I feel
tall," said U.S. Marine Gene Calonge, who
recently returned from his deployment. Learning
to ride again is strengthening the bodies and
minds of young vets here at the South Florida
Veterans Multi-Purpose Center in Davie, Fla.
The last time Calonge mounted
a horse, was his service with the Marine Corps.
This time around it's Sam, a 4-year-old Arabian,
giving him a much-needed boost.
"It's different bonding with
an animal, you feel like you're not going to be
judged so much about anything so ... you and him
just have a good time,” said Calonge.
The Florida Veterans Multi-Purpose Center (FVMPC) State Headquarters
Located at the Circle "B" Ranch at 16540 Lake Stewart Drive in Groveland, Flordia, FVMPC provides equine assisted therapy for verterens and civilians with physical and emotional disorders.
Horse and rider have developed a healing bond Equine Assisted Therapy for humans is a complementary therapy rooted in the concept that interacting with horses heals various emotional and physical conditions. The therapy is also known as Equine Human Relaxation Therapy.
Equine Assisted Therapy as a form of therapy emerged in the 19th century, but became popular in the 1940s when polio sufferer Lisa Hartel used Equine Assisted Therapy to overcome her disability and go on to win two Olympic medals.
The key feature of Equine Assisted Therapy is that it is experiential. Interacting with horses offers a method of developing muscles tone and posture to people with physical disabilities that are unable to take part in weight-bearing activities. Equine therapy also provides social interaction and the opportunity to bond with humans and horses.
Equine therapy is quite suitable for children and young people with conditions such as cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, learning problems and emotional difficulties.
Physical benefits include improved coordination and muscle strength. Emotionally, it leads to increased self-confidence and personal motivation because of an improved self-image.
Equine Assisted Therapy is conducted by professionals trained in the technique, using specially trained horses.
The Vets eNews Remembers Then & Now on this 4th of July 2011—Historical Photos and Images
Audience reaction to the Bob Hope Show at Seoul, Korea (Oct. 23, 1950).
Repartiated Prisoner of War Captain Frederick Smith is greeted by his father on his arrival at Fort Mason, California on board the USNS Marine Phoenix (Sept. 14, 1943).
The leader, USS Arizona passing the 96th Street Pier in great naval review at New York City (1918).
U.S. Army soldiers salute to honor Army Cpl. Frank Woodruff Buckles, the last American World War I veteran, during his viewing at the Memorial Amphitheater Chapel at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., March 15, 2011. The soldiers are assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard". (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Adora Gonzalez)
Honoring World War II Veterans teaches Coast Guardsmen valuable lessons. Jerry Hoerstkamp, a guardian for the Honor Flight Network, assists Jack Callen, a World War II veteran, to see the World War II Memorial during their trip to Washington, D.C., Nov. 17, 2010. Callen was an Army sergeant in the 3rd Infantry and earned a purple heart during his service and sacrifice to his country. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Brazzell)
Navajo Code Talkers Peter Macdonald (left) and Roy Hawthorne participated in a ceremony Nov. 10, 2010, at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. to pay tribute to veterans and to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. (U.S. Air Force photo))
Veterans who served in the U.S. Marine Corps as Navajo code talkers during World War II ride in the New York City Veteran's Day Parade, Nov. 11, 2010. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian L. Anderson)
NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (Feb. 11, 2011) The U.S. Navy variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the F-35C, conducts a test flight over the Chesapeake Bay. Lt. Cmdr. Eric "Magic" Buus flew the F-35C for two hours, checking instruments that will measure structural loads on the airframe during flight maneuvers. The F-35C is distinct from the F-35A and F-35B variants with larger wing surfaces and reinforced landing gear for greater control when operating in the demanding carrier take-off and landing environment. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy Lockheed Martin/Released)
SAN DIEGO (Feb. 14, 2011) The guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) departs Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joe Kane/Released)
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Located at the Circle "B" Ranch at 16540 Lake Stewart Drive in Groveland, Flordia, FVMPC provides equine assisted therapy for verterens and civilians with physical and emotional disorders.
