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Horsemanship Photo Album

2011 Horsemanship Photos

More than 930 participants and volunteers turned out Saturday, October 6, 2012, for the 5th Annual Wounded Warrior Horsemanship Program at Fort Benning’s Wetherby Field. Participants received riding instructions and witnessed demonstrations in grooming techniques, saddle and tack procedures, and use of proper terminology. Meals, entertainment, and door prizes were also provided throughout the day. This free event was organized by Warrior Outreach, Inc., a non-profit organization providing opportunities for all Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families to interact with horses while achieving long-term individual and family success.

 

 “WOW! It was another great year of turnout and support from the Fort Benning and surrounding community,” explains Samuel M. Rhodes, Sr., President/CEO Warrior Outreach, Inc. “Generous contributions from PARIO, INC., RJ Rope Company, OT Training Solutions, and many other businesses made this event possible again for the 10th time in five years.”

 

The Color Team from Griffin 4-H did a remarkable job led by Donna Shellnut and a host of Volunteers with nine horses. Begin Again Farm located on Harris Road in Midland, Georgia provided the dynamic opportunity for Pony Rides for kids who weighed less than 60 pounds.  All in all, this program continued to reach out and touch so many lives as over 930 great Warriors, Families, and Veterans from the surrounding community attended and participated in the day’s activities.

 

“One of the best moments of the event for me personally was when we recognized Mr. William Young for his ongoing family support since 2008 in memory of Chasidee Kaitlyn Crabtree who died at the age of 16 in June 2012,” says Mr. Rhodes. “She is survived by her parents Troy and Kathy Crabtree who have supported this program unconditionally for three years. The next event is already scheduled for April 6, 2013, and we look forward to having even more volunteers and sponsors join us to honor our Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families. We hope to see you there too.”

5th Annual Wounded Warrior Horsemanship Event Draws Biggest Crowd Yet

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2012 Horsemanship

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Soldiers and Families Saddle Up At Fort Benning Horsemanship Event

In the best tradition of the Old West,  452 Fort Benning Soldiers and their families saddled up and experienced the Cowboy 3Rs of Riding, Roping and Respect at the Warrior Outreach Horsemanship Event held April 2, 2011 on Wetherby Field.   The event featured over 100 volunteers and 35 horses.

Started in 2008 by Command Sergeant Major (retired) Sam Rhodes the event is designed to help Veterans, Soldiers and their Families cope with the many stresses of military life.     Originally designed to help wounded Soldiers, it has expanded to be a more community and family focused event.

 Activities included horseback riding, farrier and roping demonstrations, and foot stomping, down home bluegrass music provided by the Wildwood Bluegrass Band.    Plenty of food, fun and horse-laughs were also on the menu.

 “Soldiers, Veterans and their Families need a stress relieving outlet,” says Rhodes.    “What better way to relieve stress than to be around horses, friends and family.”