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Healing Our Herd: How Horses Help First Responders Recover from Trauma
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March 20, 2026
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6:30Now PlayingFor some first responders, what happens in the field doesn't always stay there. Sometimes, the trauma of what they experience at work follows them home impacting their mental health. But here in Minnesota, thanks to a bill authored by Senator Eric Pratt, R-Prior Lake, these first responders have a way to process that impact that's a little outside of the box - because it takes place in a barn. First responders can connect with themselves, clinicians, and yes, even horses, through equine-assisted therapy provided by Abijah's on the Backside.
Learn more about Abijah's equine therapy here
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