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‘Everyone has a different struggle’: Operation Wild Horse helps veterans to cope

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Ryan Bentele, a former Marine infantry sergeant, holds onto Phoenix Rising at Operation Wild Horse while Bentele's son, Benjamin, pets the horse. Benjamin also ride at OWH. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY TRICIA CARZOLI

The U.S. veterans, active-duty military, staff, and volunteers of Operation Wild Horse brought a much-needed message to a big stage during the recent Midwest Horse Fair. The OWH Mounted Color […]

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Tricia Carzoli

Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer for The Independent, frequently reporting on community news. She has photographed for and written for national magazines and regional publications over the past 15 years.
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Tricia Carzoli

Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer for The Independent, frequently reporting on community news. She has photographed for and written for national magazines and regional publications over the past 15 years.
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