Many soldiers will experience confronting events during their deployment in conflict areas or peace missions. Some of these experiences can be so traumatic that veterans continue to suffer even after returning home. The resulting Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) dramatically affects veterans in their daily lives and puts a heavy burden on their families and social environment.

Plenty of evidence suggests that being close to and working with animals can have a positive effect on veterans with PTSD. But in order for animal-assisted therapies to be officially recognised by health insurers, they must be evidence-based. That is why we are working towards the scientific validation of the interactions between veterans with PTSD, horses and dogs.

Our veterans and their families deserve all of our support!