Senators secure funding for Billings Area Organization to help connect disabled veterans with horse care
U.S. Senator Jon Testor announced today that $94,250 has been awarded to Horse Spirits Healing, Inc., a non-profit organization outside of Billings that specializes in treating horses for veterans. The funds will help Montana’s disabled veterans improve their independence, well-being, and quality of life through adaptive sports and therapeutic arts programs.
“Each year, Horses Spirits Healing helps Montana veterans heal the visible and invisible wounds of war, and their work demonstrates the importance of community-based grant opportunities. doing.” Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Tester said: “That’s why we’re proud to secure this funding to help more veterans get the care and treatment they need closer to home.”
As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, Tester has continually fought to secure funding for adaptive recreational opportunities for veterans with disabilities. Last year, the Veterans Affairs (VA) National Veterans Sports Program and Special Events Her Office awarded her $16 million in grants to organizations that improve the mental and physical health of veterans through adaptive sports and activities. was awarded. This significant funding includes grants for horse care, for which she received $1.5 million in funding through fiscal 2022.
“We are proud and delighted that under this grant we can continue to improve the quality of life for those who have contributed so much to our great country. Barb Skelton, co-founder of Horses Spirits Healing, said: “Horses Spirits Healing takes great pride in creating a place for brave heroes to heal. .”