BraveHearts: Connecting Horses with People as a Catalyst for Wellness

Host Michelle Beck welcomes Meggan Hill-McQueeney, President and COO of BraveHearts. a nonprofit and now the largest Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) program in the country serving veterans all at no cost. They offer equine assisted activities and therapies to provide emotional, cognitive, social, and physical benefits for veterans, children, and adults.

 Meggan, is a lifelong equestrian. She is a PATH International Master Level Instructor, a Special Olympics coach, a Paralympic Coach, and a PATH evaluator. Meggan is the 2015 recipient of the PATH Intl. James Brady Professional Achievement Award, honoring her great dedication, proven leadership and high ethical standards as well as her ability to develop and implement innovative, creative and effective ideas for the industry. Meggan’s theories have resulted in the ability of BraveHearts to expand its veteran services nationally, helping BraveHearts PATH Premier Accredited Center retain its status as the largest veteran program in the nation, using innovative equine-assisted services.

For today's "Happy Hour" we are highlighting mint juleps!

"All of what horses can teach us are applicable in life in so many ways." - Meggan Hill-McQueeney.

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