Rocky Top Therapy Center to Kick Off Horses for Heroes Program

Rocky Top Therapy Center will officially kick off the Horses for Heroes program with a Thank You Celebration honoring MAG41 and the 14th Marines on September 12, 2009 at the Rocky Top Ranch. Horses for Heroes utilizes Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Therapeutic Riding to address many of the challenges that arise for veterans who have suffered emotional trauma and/or physical disabilities in the line of duty. These programs help them adjust physically and mentally to their post-war lives. Additionally, these programs are available to spouses, children and families of veterans.

Horses for Heroes operates under the direction of a distinguished advisory committee comprised of Janie Casey, Chaplain Mike Hogg, Brooke Knox, Doug Newton, Jim Thompson, Loren Walden and Joe Washam. Horses for Heroes receives funding through Operation Healthy Reunions and the Mental Health Association of Tarrant County, as well as other organizations.

For additional information on Horses for Heroes, please contact Program Director Kimm Mills at 817-379-5717. For information on Operation Healthy Reunions, contact Brooke Knox 817-546-7837.

Additional information available at www.RockyTopTherapy.org