TESTIMONIALS
TED BARRETT
Being a beginner with horses, and coming from New England, I was apprehensive about flying to Wyoming to work on my PTSD with mustangs. That was until I started a dialogue with Matson Tew. After several conversations, I decided to trust the process that the team at At Ease described. I opted for a five-day concentrated program that Matson outlined for me.
TRACY TREECE,
Air Force Master Sergeant
“At the beginning of each session, I was asked what I most wanted to work on or was there something I felt needed more attention/focus. These discussions before each session were key to each and every interaction with the mustang. The discussions helped put me at ease and gave me the tasks to home in on when interacting with the mustang. “
JIM CALDWELL, ARMY
“Initially when I began to learn about horsemanship it was because I wanted to overcome my fears. But there was an unexpected treasure in process of overcoming my fears. In developing an actual relationship with a horse, which previously I was too afraid to do, gave me a greater understanding of my relationship with myself and other people. I certainly now better understand body language and unspoken communication better now than before. And when I say the relationship with a horse it’s a bit short of the definition because it’s a willingness between two creatures that transcends verbal understanding. I get a great sense of joy out of it. I feel better about me around horses than I do at any other time.”
DEENA LEMON
Navy
The At-ease program was/is a great experience. I feel knowing you before the program helped me be more vulnerable with our conversations. Having Lars as a partner was awesome and allowed us to help each other.
Working with 3 Socks was a challenge, but it helped me learn that how I perceive myself and how I react might not always be in sync and he could pick that up. It was enlightening to see how I could allow myself to soften my reactions to get him to cooperate with me.
I look forward to watching this program grow and will share it with my fellow vets!
WHY MUSTANGS
As a symbolic icon of the West, the American Mustang is ideal for those navigating trauma towards trust, acceptance, and deep partnership.
TESTIMONIALS
Read first hand experiences and testimonies from our clients about the transformative powers of Equine Therapy.
Discussion with
Dry Creek Dewayne
I’m very glad to be able to introduce you to Matson Tew of At Ease Horsemanship. Matson has been working hard to get this worthy project going. At Ease Horsemanship is helping people that are struggling with PTSD using equine therapy, and mustangs exclusively. As the father of two military sons myself, and having served as a LEO, this project and others like it are very important to me.