Paramedic hopes horses can help her colleagues suffering from PTSD

A pilot project using horses to help emergency responders and military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder is underway on a ranch west of Calgary. Jessica Van Der Hoek, a paramedic for the past 18 years, says she had gotten “burnt out” about 10 years ago and took a leave of absence from her job. “I went on disability and it was suggested to me to go and see a psychologist. I just thought that I was really tired and really angry and if I could just go home and