Heroes and Horses: A Journey of Healing and Purpose

The video discusses the decline in horse adoption rates and highlights the story of Ray, a veteran who found healing through the Heroes and Horses program. Ray's journey involved a 1,000-mile ride along the Continental Divide, which helped him cope with PTSD. The video also touches on the importance of public lands for personal growth and conservation. The Heroes and Horses program continues to expand, adopting Mustangs for therapy. The speaker emphasizes the need for public land conservation and responsible land management.

What was the initial number of horses being adopted out annually before the decline?

• 2,500

• 8,000

• 6,000

• 10,000

What program helped the veteran find healing and purpose?

• Horses for Heroes

• Heroes and Horses

• Veterans and Horses

• Horses of Hope

What was the veteran's goal after completing the horsemanship training?

• To start a horse ranch

• To ride 1,000 miles along the Continental Divide

• To adopt more horses

• To write a book about his experiences

What did the veteran decide to donate to the Heroes and Horses program?

• His car

• His ponies and tack

• His house

• His savings

What was the reason for the narrator's participation in the veteran's journey?

• To make a documentary

• To support a friend

• To learn horsemanship

• To explore new places

What did the narrator use to honor his friend Clint?

• A public speech

• A charity event

• A long-distance ride

• A memorial service

What animals did the Heroes and Horses program adopt to become therapy horses?

• American Mustangs

• Thoroughbred Horses

• Canadian Mustangs

• Arabian Horses

What is one of the key benefits of public lands according to the narrator?

• Urban development

• Biodiversity and personal well-being

• Tourism

• Economic growth

What is the narrator's view on selling public lands?

• It is necessary for government funding

• It should be considered for urban development

• It is a bad idea as it provides purpose and recreation

• It is a good idea for economic reasons

What does the narrator suggest everyone should adopt?

• A horse

• A burrow

• A dog

• A cat