Canadian Army veterans are healing their psychological wounds with some help from equine friends.
Since starting equine therapy last June, Christian has regularly visited Mirabel’s Equi-Sens stable, about 33 kilometres north of Montreal, to see the horse that has helped him “to be at peace.”
“He’s a horse who’s been through trauma like me,” the veteran said while stroking mane of the stallion, who was rescued from an abusive environment. Christian spoke to The Canadian Press on the condition that his last name not be published, as he does not wish to reveal information about his health.
He added that he’s named the horse after himself, due to their similar backgrounds….