"Trail to Zero" Horseback Ride Brings Awareness to Veteran Suicide, Mental Health, and the Benefits of Equine Therapy
According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, each day on average 20 veterans take their own lives. To bring awareness to this crisis, BraveHearts, the leading equine rehabilitation program for veterans, annually embarks on its “Trail to Zero” ride in New York City. Veterans make a 20-mile journey on horseback through the streets of New York City – one mile for every veteran lost to suicide daily. Tonight, as part of National Military Appreciation Month, we revisit our interview with BraveHearts Administrative Director Jeanna Sorgani and Marine Corps veteran Ben Jalove who discussed the ride, as well as the benefits of equine therapy for veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms.
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