Mindfulness and Mental Health

Only recently has mental health become a positive topic of conversation.  Matthew is not afraid to discuss his own mental health history. We like to share experience, strength, and hope so that our veterans can live happier and in the moment.  Horses become the catalyst for healing the warrior spirit, and lessons in horsemanship resonate through our daily lives as coping skills.  

Horsemanship Program Concepts:

• Mindfulness is the cornerstone.  More than living in the moment.
• Separate the baggage of the past and the anxiety of the future from this moment.
• Instant gratification, with benefits seen nearly immediately.
• True teamwork: 1200-pound horse making a conscious decision to work with us.
• Emotional connection without ulterior motives.
• Trust and respect oriented.
• Reaching softness: calming the horse, controlling emotions, problem solving.
• Program of practicality: everything has a purpose.

Veteran skills obtained from BWR Programs:

• Discipline, attention to detail, leadership, work ethic.
• Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.
• Brilliance in the Basics.
• Ability to learn complicated maneuvers.
• Care for equipment and troops equal to care for tack and horses.