" I am such a sucker for a good, heartwarming story of redemption. I
read an article online this morning about a therapeutic riding program
taking place at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The army draft horses
that are used to pull the caissons at military funerals, and the
soldiers who attend them, are called "The Old Guard." These gentle
giants are being used to help rebuild strength, balance and confidence
in injured soldiers, many of whom are single and double amputees. The
mother of one of the soldiers was quoted as saying "It takes alot of
courage to get up there on a horse with one arm and one leg." I will
never again complain about how hard it is to climb aboard a horse when I
am tired.
The horses themselves are considered soldiers. The quote in the
article that made me swallow hard was: '"It's all about soldiers helping
soldiers." It's a great story that showed me just when we think we have
seen all a horse can give, they give some more. Bruce Weary"

Think good thoughts on this rainy NY day.
Warmly,
Dolores


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