Wild Mustangs for Veterans and First Responders 501c3 nonprofit
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Why We Do It
Why We Do It
At Operation Remount Corporation, we pair wild mustangs with veterans and first responders. Through one-on-one gentling and training, these individuals initiate and build a trusting relationship with their mustang. Veterans and first responders often face traumatic events in their careers, leading to PTSD and symptoms like tension, anxiet
At Operation Remount Corporation, we pair wild mustangs with veterans and first responders. Through one-on-one gentling and training, these individuals initiate and build a trusting relationship with their mustang. Veterans and first responders often face traumatic events in their careers, leading to PTSD and symptoms like tension, anxiety, emotional numbing, distancing, and avoidance. These symptoms interfere with their interpersonal relationships and their ability to function at work and in personal lives.
Similarly, mustangs experience trauma when gathered from their wild lands to protect them from starvation, dehydration, overcrowding, or wildfires. These events lead to heightened “Flight or Fight” responses in the mustangs. By working together, the traumatized veteran and traumatized horse help each other heal. Veterans act as therapists to the mustangs, and mustangs act as therapists to the veterans, fostering reciprocal healing.
When veterans gentle the mustangs, they experience a reduction in anxiety and emotional numbing, improved mastery of their fear responses, and a reduction in hypervigilance within a natural learning environment. As the mustang begins to trust the veteran, the veteran begins to trust the horse and, ultimately, themselves.
Why We Do It
Why We Do It
Why We Do It
Since 2001, between 1.9 and 3 million service members have served in post-911 war operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, with over half of them deploying more than once. Veterans from Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) represent more than half of the disabled veteran population. According to the 2020 National
Since 2001, between 1.9 and 3 million service members have served in post-911 war operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, with over half of them deploying more than once. Veterans from Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) represent more than half of the disabled veteran population. According to the 2020 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, the suicide rate among veterans is alarmingly high at 17.6 per day, significantly surpassing the rate in the general population.
Similarly, first responders such as firefighters, law enforcement officers, and medical staff are at high risk for stress, trauma, and suicide. These professionals often work in highly stressful and dangerous situations, which can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety.
Operation Remount Corporation was founded by an OIF and OEF veteran with multiple deployments. Our nonprofit is specifically designed to help military veterans and first responders manage symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression, while also providing American Mustangs with quality forever homes.
How We Do It
Why We Do It
How We Do It
The Mustangs for Veterans Program is a six-week course located at the Mirrored K Legacy Ranch in Jay Em, Wyoming. The program combines didactic and hands-on learning experiences, providing participants with the skills and knowledge to work with wild mustangs. During class days, all meals are provided at no cost to the participants. Upon s
The Mustangs for Veterans Program is a six-week course located at the Mirrored K Legacy Ranch in Jay Em, Wyoming. The program combines didactic and hands-on learning experiences, providing participants with the skills and knowledge to work with wild mustangs. During class days, all meals are provided at no cost to the participants. Upon successful completion of the program, participants have the opportunity to adopt their horse free of charge, provided they have an appropriate place to keep and care for the animal.
Most of our operating expenses are covered by generous donations. Given the increasing demand for our program, we are actively fundraising to expand our facilities. This includes building a larger training center and providing additional free housing for participants to better support their needs.
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