Bond between veteran, stable owner forms new program
WBNG
By Erika Mahoney
Updated Apr 18, 2014
Binghamton, NY (WBNG Binghamton) The gentle movement of a horse's stride and fresh air can be relaxing and therapeutic, making it a healing activity for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and other injuries.
After years of helping children with special needs and disabilities, the owner of Stable Movement founded the program "Soldiers and Saddles."
"I have a brother who has PTSD," Pedroso said. "So that was a reason why I decided to really get the ball rolling on the program Soldiers and Saddles."
Another reason -- a Vietnam veteran, Tom Wiser, who stumbled upon her stable four years ago.
"I came up the hill here and I saw Theresa had horses here," Wiser said. "I stopped and said, 'do you need any help?'"
Wiser suffered a stroke from the chemical use of Agent Orange.
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