CRESTVIEW — A Laurel Hill man is doing everything he can to help veterans with post traumatic stress disorder, and horses in need of rescue across the U.S.
Jim Bryan, a retired U.S. Army first sergeant, will present information on the Haven for Heroes program from 6-7 p.m. tomorrow at the Crestview Public Library, 1447 Commerce Drive, Crestview.
Bryan and co-owner Rhonda Bryan operate the Safe Haven Horse Rescue Center at 8321 Stokes Road, Laurel Hill.
Through their equine therapy program, veterans care for abandoned mares and colts 6-8 weeks old that were separated from their slaughtered mothers. In a recent CNB interview, Bryan said, ""Here's what happens … pregnant mares, they'll have their babies, and the mothers will be taken to slaughter and the babies are abandoned in a lot to fend for themselves."
The group also rescue horses that can no longer be cared for by their owners, or are unwanted.
"We pick the trash up (from places such as Oklahoma and Texas) and we get 'em back to health and we get 'em adopted out," he said. The horses are veterinarian checked, vaccinated, de-wormed and cleared for interstate travel.
WANT TO HELP?
Safe Haven Horse Rescue Center is located at 8321 Stokes Road in Laurel Hill. Contact 652-3350 to donate to the nonprofit organization or volunteer services.
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