For Alexis Ells, who runs a horse-rescue center in Ojai, a recent Friday was a big day. Volunteers from Naval Base Ventura County, including some Seabee construction specialists, came out to help her paint a barn and tend to her horse ranch.
The 23 volunteers said they were happy to help, although many came not just for the sake of the horses but also for their fellow servicemen and women.
Ells, founder and director of The Equine Sanctuary, has launched a new program called Horse Soldiers, which aims to bring together for therapeutic purposes rescued horses and injured war veterans. Read more…
