RETIRED COMMAND SGT. MAJ. HELPS OTHERS FIND PEACE THROUGH HORSES

Austin Jones, a Boy Scout with Troop 69 out of Columbus, Ga., pets “Scout” during a visit to The Warrior Outreach Ranch March 11, 2017. Warrior Outreach Ranch is a nonprofit organization for veterans and family members to relax and unwind through equine therapy. (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Maj. Michelle Lunato/released)

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By Maj. Michelle Lunato, 98th Training Division (IET) Public Affairs Officer/

FORT BENNING, Ga. – Life can be full of stress that is unavoidable. From the irritation of dealing with road-raging drivers to the anxiety of coping with Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome, it can be a lot to handle.

Of course, stress and PTSD are not always limited to veterans alone. Many family members and civilians can have similar weight on their shoulders. Regardless of the size of the shoulders, sometimes, the weight can just be too much.

But in these situations, people just need a horse to save the day, according to Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Sam Rhodes, owner of Warrior Outreach in Fortson, Ga.

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