Horses Healing Heroes

Gulf War Veteran Ben Hernandez still remembers clearly the carnage he witnessed on the infamous “Highway of Death” leading from Kuwait into Iraq. “It was a massacre. It got into my head.” That, combined with a friendly fire attack, plus an enemy bombardment resulted in PTSD issues upon his return. He is in counseling and under the doctor’s care at the Southern Nevada VA Hospital, and he’s better… But discovering the special healing properties through the equine therapy program funded by BVL has really made a difference. Getting outdoors, caring for the horses and having the opportunity to connect with nature brings a smile to his face and laughter comes easily.