Service dogs are to known to help veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) manage their symptoms. Although less common, horse-assisted therapy has also emerged as a valuable way of supporting former service members as they transition from military to civilian life. <\/p>\n
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has partnered with PEACE Ranch in Traverse City, Michigan, for a therapy program that uses rescue horses to help veterans with PTSD. A licensed mental health therapist works with veterans at the ranch for eight hours each week. In light of the program\u2019s success over the past three years, the VHA has sought to double its hours. The expansion will allow the program to help almost twice as many veterans as the current 170. <\/p>\n
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