This past spring, 17 combat veterans and 15 wild mustangs adopted from the Oregon BLM were matched up for an epic 500 mile journey. Driving these wild horses from New Mexico to Arizona (after an intensive gentling process) helped give these former soldier's lives purpose and clarity after leaving the battlefield.

This special undertaking was a product of Micah Fink and Heroes & Horses, and was filmed to be a documentary movie called the 500 Mile Project set for release in November. Here is the trailer for what looks to be a very powerful movie:

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