About two hours north of Winnipeg, surrounded by farmland and vibrant, autumn trees, is Red Rose Ranch.

Horses graze the pastures, preparing for an important job.

“There has to be a different way to approach our mental health than medicine and hospitals, and this is one of it,” Bobby Wuskynyk said.

Wuskynyk is a member of the Canadian Armed Forces and has served around the world for 20 years. He’s also the founder of Red Rose Ranch.

“A lot of us that are wearing uniform undergo stress in ways a lot of folks can’t comprehend, even ourselves,” Wuskynyk said.

Years ago, during an exceptionally stressful posting, Wuskynyk returned to his Manitoba agricultural roots and found comfort in riding horses.

He now shares his passion with others by teaching equine-assisted learning through his n

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