When it comes to Horses, our Fans and Followers of Sports Talk Florida are always treated to great articles about Horse Racing. Here is a twist of what happens to a Competitive Barrel Racer from the World of Rodeo Horses who found a calling that has become a LEAP of faith when involving our Military Veteran Warriors!
Watch this MIC’D UP® EPISODE oF the Warrior Companion PAWDCAST, as we were joined by Regina Pakstas‑Smith — Founder and President of the Liberty Equine Assisted Program, better known as LEAP. Regina is a nationally certified equine‑assisted professional whose trauma‑informed work mirrors the heart of our mission: healing through connection. With more than two decades of horsemanship experience and advanced training in trauma and crisis response, she’s built a program where horses help people rediscover safety, trust, and regulation — the same principles that guide our service‑animal partners here at Warrior Companion. Regina’s approach is relationship‑centered, consent‑based, and deeply aligned with the work we do for Milatary Veterans It was a pleasure to talk to her about LEAP, trauma‑aware equine work, and the powerful bond between warriors and the animals who stand by them.” Plus we will talked about the 2027 Warrior Companion/STEAM Fund Golf Tournament that will be held on Sunday June 13th at Sullivan County Golf Club, Liberty N.Y.
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ABOUT: The Warrior Companion PAWDCAST founded by U.S. Army Combat Medic Jack “Doc” Bodolosky, @DocBodo and Hosted by MIC’D UP® PGA Broadcaster,John Reger, @JohnRegerPGA, pulls together Military Veterans, Notable Celebrities, and Accomplished Athletes through storytelling and community engagement to benefit Warrior Companion which is a charity organization that provides funds for the pet health care of service animals for disabled Military Veterans. Visit our BLOG at https://warriorcompanionpawdcast.blogspot.com/
THANKS: A special THANKYOU to our Warrior Companion PAWDCAST Sponsors:
Animal Hospital of Sullivan County “Where your Pets are treated like Family” https://www.ahofsc.com/
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Sullivan County Golf Club “Play the Course owned by Famous Golf Author Tom Coyne, Caddyshack’s Bill Murray and the NFL’s Jason Kelce. https://www.sullivancountygolf.com/
