Podcast appearances and mentions of patrick benson

“Once there were three baby owls: Sarah and Percy and Bill. They lived in a hole in the trunk of a tree with their Owl Mother…” [1] These are the first lines in the children's picture book Owl Babies. One night the three children wake up and find that their mother has gone.   The older two siblings have theories about where their mother went and wavering confidence that she will return. The youngest one Bill just repeats “I want my mommy.” It is a simple story about growing up, about the difficult task of learning to become separate from our parents. Sweet Alexandra loved owls, animals, babies and the experience of childhood itself. This was her favorite story and the basis for her nickname “Owlexandra” or just plain “Owl.”   It is hard to move gracefully from being a child to adulthood. It is hard to leave behind our childhood especially when we are very well adapted to it. It is hard to care for children in this time of transition. It is hard to be a child, or the friend of a child, who is becoming an adult.   Stories help to guide us as we make our way. Alexandra loved stories like Frozen, Wicked, and Hamilton. Her mother is American and her father is from England so they read quite a variety of stories including those of the British author Enid Blyton (1897-1968). In Five on a Treasure Island the first book in the Famous Five series, Julian, Dick and Anne are on their way to spend their first summer away from their parents, at the seashore home of their uncle and aunt, and their cousin Georgina and her dog Timmy.   “The car suddenly topped a hill – and there was the shining blue sea, calm and smooth in the evening sun…” At the house they meet their aunt for the first time (and they “liked the look of her”). She says, “Welcome to Kirrin [Bay]… Hallo, all of you! It's lovely to see you… There were kisses all round, and then the children went into the house. They liked it. It felt old and rather mysterious somehow, and the furniture was old and very beautiful.” [2]   These books are filled with secret passageways, hidden treasure, stolen goods, old maps, smugglers, spies and suspicious strangers. But ultimately bravery, perseverance, kindness and loyalty are always rewarded. In the end everything is perfectly resolved and clear. You know where everyone stands. There is no gray area or ambiguity.   You might say that real life is not like this and you would be right. Each of us is a mixture of good and bad. But we need each other to remind us to feed what is good in us every day so that we grow in kindness.   I love the way Alexandra's parents talk about her as a “gift from God” and uniquely filled with Christmas magic. In London her older sibling asked Father Christmas (or Santa Claus) for a little sister and ten months later she arrived. Alexandra was an angel in our Christmas pageant right here where I am standing. At the age of three she fell in love with the realistic looking babies in the FAO Schwartz store window. She loved children and animals. The Marin Primary motto is “treasuring childhood” and Alexandra did. She participated in theater, sports like cross country. She made art including a painting based on the work of Keith Haring.   One of the greatest treasures in this Cathedral is a triptych that Keith Haring (1958-1990) finished only weeks before his death from AIDS. It shows a mother holding her baby surrounded by joyful angels.   Alexandra knew that the most important question for a child is not what do you want to be when you grow up. It is who do you want to be; or better how do you want to be. Alexandra was empathetic, a thoughtful caregiver who valued kindness above everything else.   This way of being matches the values of this Cathedral where it is not about who is in or out, who is good or evil, who is saved or damned. The style of faith here is not about condemning other people or other religions. It is not overly preoccupied with the sin which is so evident in the world, the cruelty and unkindness that lead to tragedies like a young person's death.   Instead we believe that God loves everyone without exception. We hold a faith that arises chiefly out of gratitude, out of an experience of nature's beauty and the simple pleasure of being kind and helping the people who travel along with us. Jesus says, “Blessed are the pure in heart… Blessed are the peacemakers” and we try to be people who build bridges and look for the best in others. We sing “All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all.” And in the midst of terrible tragedy we remember what a gift our life is.   At the end of the service my friend Luis will sing a poem by the sixteenth century Anglican priest George Herbert. It ends with these words. They are a kind of invitation to God. “Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart: Such a Joy, as none can move: Such a Love, as none can part: Such a Heart, as joys in love.” Love and joy – these are the qualities exemplified by God. They are the possibilities that we realize in our own life.   Jesus does not say much about what happens after we die, about what the poet Mary Oliver calls “that cottage of darkness.” But he does say over and over that God is like a loving parent, an Owl Mother if you will, who always returns, who cares for us as every day of our life as we face the struggles of maturing.   And I imagine heaven as like the opening of an Enid Blyton book, the beginning of summer when suddenly we come across “the shining blue sea, calm and smooth in the evening sun,” and we are welcomed with “kisses all round” into an old house and a new adventure. And we will see again our lovely Owl as a kind of angel filled with kindness and the magic of Christmas. [1] “Once there were three baby owls: Sarah and Percy and Bill. They lived in a hole in the trunk of a tree with their Owl Mother. The hole had twigs and leaves and owl feathers in it. It was their house.” Martin Waddell, Illustrated by Patrick Benson, Owl Babies (Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press, 1992). [2] Enid Blyton, Five on a Treasure Island Illustrated by Ellen A. Soper (NY: Hatchette Children's Books, 1997 originally published in 1942), 7-9.

Sarah, Percy and Bill the baby owls wake one night to find their mother gone. And as the darkness gathers and they perch patiently on their branch waiting for her return, oh how they worry!

MILITARY ANALYSIS, KOREAN WAR PROJECT FUNDING AND WAR HORSES FOR VETERANS Dr. Rebecca Grant,  Frequent guest on national news programs as well as Veterans Radio, provides fact-based global military analysis Ted Barker, consultant to the DOD regarding the military personnel and actions in the Korean War Patrick Benson, co-founder of War Horses for Veterans and Coordinator for the War Horse Challenge in Las Vegas August 26 Dr. Grant is a Military Historian/Author/Commentator and President of IRIS Independent Research. She is a regular guest on Fox Business with Charles Payne and several other news channels to inform citizens of the facts related to global military status. THE KOREAN WAR PROJECT NEEDS OUR HELP Hal and Ted Barker have been administrators of the www.koreanwar.org website since January of 1994. They began their quest for information in the late 70s when looking for more information about the Silver Star awarded to their father, Major Edward Lee Barker. Their personal quest quickly grew into a deeper interest, perhaps obsession, for all the military knowledge they could gather that related to the Korean War. WAR HORSES FOR VETERANS – WAR HORSE CHALLENGE IN LAS VEGAS AUGUST 26 For more information: www.whfv.org

A must-listen roundtable with top reined cow horse trainers Chris Dawson, Russell Dilday and Taylor Gillespie, side-by-side with War Horses for Veterans Founder, Patrick Benson. Listen as they detail the upcoming War Horses Challenge at the National Stock Horse Association show this August, the seven elite veteran competitors and the thrills, spills and laughs that go into getting a group of master soldiers game-ready in the arena.

Today we give you another organization helping veterans and first responders with PTS through equine therapy. We have on the show Patrick Benson, Co-Founder and Director of War Horses For Veterans. Through exceptional horsemanship, War Horses for Veterans provides combat veterans and first responders the tools for growth personally and professionally. The combat veterans come from all over the country. The new First Responders division serves the local Kansas City departments. The goal at WHFV is to help veterans and first responders who experienced life-disrupting trauma to recover from their limitations, to repurpose their talents and abilities to a successful life, and to reintegrate into their families, workplaces, and communities. Through working with horses, their tailored coaching approach provides tools and techniques that translate personally and professionally. No horsemanship experience needed! You'll learn how to interact and engage with horses from foundational sills to advanced riding. You work side by side with the team and see how every day chores can renew ones purpose and calm the mind. You will practice self care, focusing on the mind-body connection through culinary wellness, meditation and physical mobility work. www.warhorsesforveterans.org

On a tree in the woods, three baby owls, Sarah and Percy and Bill, sit and think and wait for their Owl Mother to come home.

MMHS 26/07/22 - In this episode of the Men's Mental Health Show psychotherapist Boudi Maassen and I talk with Patrick Benson about his journey of change. Boudi Maassen - 0424 416 969

Tune in to this week's episode as we air the audio from a recent webinar where Veeam's Patrick Benson, Systems Engineer, and Becky Nollner, Sr. Enterprise Inside Account Manager, join Keller Schroeder's Jason Smith, Select Account Manager, to discuss the switch from socket-based licensing to Veeam Universal License as well as highlights from the 2022 VeeamON conference.Interested in learning more about the switch to VUL or new features from VeeamON? Contact your Account Manager. If you do not have an account manager, visit kellerschroeder.com/podcast, fill out the short form, and we will be in touch with you.

Three baby owls, Sarah, Percy and Bill are worried when they wake up to find their mummy has gone. Follow the story and listen to how happy they are when she returns! @walkerbooks

Bébés chouettes, Martin Waddell et Patrick Benson, Kaléidoscope À partir de 3 ans – Disponible chez Les Libraires Réalisation : Marie Barguirdjian et Mathilde Routy, septembre 2021 Musiques KELLEPICS de Pixabay et Lesfm de Pixabay Chronique littérature jeunesse de On a tous besoin d'histoires

“HORSES ARE THE BRIDGE, VETERANS ARE THEIR OWN BEST THERAPY.”   – PATRICK BENSON Co-Founder/Director of War Horses For Veterans Patrick Benson is an Army Veteran who served in the Infantry from 1998 to 2004. His numerous military operations enable his understanding of the physical and emotional strain on our combat veterans. As a professional horseman, he manages a training and breeding program for performance horses. Links: War Horses For Veterans VFW - War Horses for Veterans: 'Your Anxiety Goes Away'  

We're back live with the latest news from the Irreverent Warriors; Breakdowns of viral stories and videos from the military community. Special Rucking 2 Remember follow-up with Keith Bridges. Tonight's guest is: Patrick Benson is an Army Veteran, Horse Trainer and Co-founder and Director of War Horses for Veterans, an equine program providing personal and professional opportunities for combat veterans and first responders.  As a child, Patrick loved riding horses.  He enlisted in the US Army Infantry after high school serving in the Kosovo Campaigns in 1999 and in Operation Iraq Freedom in 2003.  When he completed his military service, Patrick attended a John Lyons Certification Program for training horses and then founded his own equine training program.   Visit www.irreverentwarriors.com for a list of all upcoming #Silkieshikes! Visit www.irreverentwarriors.com  for a list of all upcoming #Silkieshikes! Support the show and buy a T!!! If you liked this episode or want to share you story, shoot us an email kevin@twentyonegun.net  Visit www.twentyonegun.net for everything 21 Gun Follow 21 Gun on Instagram @21gunpodcast

In Honor of Veterans Day, We Have a One-On-One with War Horses for Veterans Founder, Patrick Benson.

Jack has a 1 on 1 interview with Patrick Benson who was a team manager for the University of Oregon and then worked as an assistant coach for Florida A&M.

O livro de hoje conta a história de 3 filhotes de coruja que ficam muito apreensivos quando a mamãe coruja sai do ninho e demora pra voltar. O nome do livro é “Owl babies” (“Os bebês coruja”), escrito por Martin Waddell, ilustrado por Patrick Benson, e traduzido e adaptado por mim especialmente pra esse episódio. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/denise32/message

Patrick Benson, Co-founder of War Horses for Veterans, shares how horses helped him heal after his time in the military. Learn more about this unique, Kansas City nonprofit organization which brings combat veterans from across the country together in a safe and peaceful environment. www.warhorsesforveterans.com

This week’s broadcast is apropos for the Memorial Day weekend when we honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Dale Throneberry will interview Joe Galloway, a civilian war correspondent. Galloway served four tours as a war correspondent in Vietnam and also covered the 1971 India-Pakistan War and half a dozen other combat operations. In Stilwel, Kansas there is a family run foundation that offers combat veterans equine therapy. War Horses for Veterans is the premier horsemanship, networking and personal growth program in the U.S. They are a Kansas City based nonprofit that brings combat veterans from across the country together in a safe and peaceful environment.

Patrick Benson was about to leave the Army. The infantry had given him a chance to learn how to fight and learn to win. He had always loved challenges, but didn't know that a letter he wrote to potential mentor would lead to one of his life's biggest challenges. Hearing him talk about how to deal with anxiety, the size of animals he works with everyday, and how the veterans he helps learn to trust themselves and receive peace will increase your conviction. The program he runs in War Horses for Veterans and has provided some incredible experiences for those connected to his cause. Find out more at https://warhorsesforveterans.com Find him on Facebook and Instagram: FB: https://www.facebook.com/WarHorsesForVeteransInsta: https://www.instagram.com/wh4vets/

In today's episode we speak with Patrick Benson of War Horses for Veterans. Patrick is an Army Vet who struggled to readjust to civilian life after returning from Iraq. He tells us about the highs and lows and what lead him to found War Horses for Veterans.   As Patrick explains on his website: "War Horses for Veterans is the premier horsemanship, networking and personal growth program in the U.S. We are a Kansas City based nonprofit that brings combat veterans from across the country together in a safe and peaceful environment. Our 3-4 day programs are designed to teach the basics of horsemanship and create a network that will provide outlets for other opportunities and friendships. We use a combination of learning to work a horse, creating new networks and Equus/Life coaching to help each veteran with their own personal growth. There is no cost to the veteran. Veterans may return as often as they like, as long as they bring another combat veteran."   Check out War Horses for Veterans today!   ========= Support Mike's fundraising for The Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative    ================================   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.   Transitions from War Sponsors:   Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"    Apex Health  Apex health aims to be a mens health clinic that serves you so that you can live the longest, best life possible. At Apex Mens Health, we solve all these problems. Spending as much time with our patients as possible in order to give help them become compliant with a program that really works. Always having Dr. David Lunow to oversee meetings and protocol on-site. Allowing you to buy a month’s worth of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) through our prescribing services so that you don’t have to come in every week. Offering you a personalized diet and exercise program so that your precious testosterone doesn’t go to waste. Giving you the highest grade testosterone available on the market. Schedule a consultation with Apex Health today!   Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES

For veterans who are working to transition from active-duty to civilian life, War Horses for Veterans has become one of the premier programs for horsemanship, networking and personal growth.   Founded in 2014, War Horses for Veterans is the brainchild of Patrick Benson, an equestrian and Army combat infantryman who served in Iraq from 1998-2004. Patrick recognized the unique challenges faced by veterans, who struggle with depression or PTSD following their service. He knew how beneficial horses had been to his own healing process. Patrick worked with co-founders Andy and Patricia Brown to create the organization, based at their Stilwell, Kansas, property. War Horses for Veterans offers three-day programs during which groups of five to six veterans learn the basics of horsemanship and work to create a network of support. Led by veterans, participants have a safe and peaceful environment in which they can begin to define what they need to learn, change to meet their goals. The program provides an alternative to conventional therapy or medication.   War Horses for Veterans expanded its offerings in 2018 and launched a program for spouses. Through a VFW Foundation Grant, War Horses for Veterans has been training volunteers for its Mentorship Leadership Development Program. In addition, the Browns have established an endowment to support the work of the organization into the future. War Horses for Veterans is supported entirely by donations and grants. Veterans do not pay to participate and can return as many times as they wish so long as they bring another veteran. The program also covers airline tickets, lodging and meals. Veterans need not have previous horse experience to participate.       Topics of Discussion: [:18] About today’s episode. [1:44] What led to War Horses’ creation and how it has evolved since its conception. [4:24] How working with horses proves to be incredibly healing for combat veterans with  PTSD. [8:12] Patrick tells the story about the horse that changed his life. [16:03] The aspects that make War Horses so significant in the lives of participants. [23:18] Statistics that prove the positive effects of equine therapy for combat veterans. [23:46] What it is like for Patrick to witness the evolution in the War Horses’ participants from the moment they first walk in, to the time they leave the program. He also talks about the beautiful connections he has made with the horses, himself. [27:07] Patrick talks about his experience in working with the horses and the process of building emotional memory through reinforced, continued interaction. [32:18] Patrick explains another fantastic program War Horses for Veterans offers: a program for spouses. [36:36] Patrick talks about the horses and describes some of the participants’ favorites. [42:11] Another fantastic part about War Horses: the participants do not need any previous horse experience. [45:22] What the recognition Patrick has experienced from War Horses means to him. [47:30] Patrick shares the story of the recent gift he received in recognition for his work with War Horses. [50:03] About next week’s episode of Because of Horses. [51:16] A story that particularly stands out for Patrick. [53:52] Where to learn more about War Horses for Veterans.   Know Someone Inspirational, Whose Life Has Been Forever Changed Because of Horses? Because of Horses would love to get to share their story! To recommend someone please send an email to elise@becauseofhorses.com.   Mentioned in this Episode: War Horses for Veterans National Institutes of Health (NIH) NIH Studies on equine therapy for veterans Contact: Info@WarHorsesforVeterans.com and Patrick@WarHorsesforVeterans.com Next week’s episode of Because of Horses   Like what you hear? Because of Horses would love to hear your feedback! Please email elise@becauseofhorses.com to send Because of Horses your thoughts.   To Support the Podcast: ● Donate on Paypal to help keep Because of Horses running — all amounts are welcome! ● Subscribe: RSS Feed, iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, and Player FM

Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina/Ed Adams featuring special guest interviews from Fred Gardner, Gary Lewis, Patrick Benson, John Parker, and Corey Cushing.

Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina/Ed Adams featuring special guest interviews from Fred Gardner, Gary Lewis, Patrick Benson, John Parker, and Corey Cushing.

210 War Horses for Veterans with Patrick Benson After years of combat, veterans can be left with specific issues which -- if untreated -- could keep them from pursuing their goals and enjoying the life they have. But, did you know that horses can help through the healing process? In this episode, hear about War Horses for Veterans with Patrick Benson. "The great thing about our program is ... we have connections with CEOs and owners who could provide us with resources that we could provide to [veterans]." - Patrick Benson Patrick is the Director and Co-Founder of the nonprofit War Horses for Veterans. He served in Iraq and in the Kosovo campaigns as an Army Infantryman. Certified Horse Trainer Patrick always had the entrepreneurial bug. After his career in the Army, he took the first step and studied horsemanship and horse training with a renowned clinician and trainer. Soon, he completed the program and became a certified horse trainer. Healing from Horses But eight years later, Patrick started having anxiety attacks and other issues left by his combat experiences. Little did he know how therapeutic his newfound career was. His comrades helped him overcome the challenges he faced. That became a big stepping stone for him. Nonprofit for Combat Veterans Patrick sincerely appreciates all the support he received during those tough times. During a big competition in Kentucky, he had the opportunity to connect with highly successful individuals. Later on, it inspired him to launch War Horses for Veterans. It is a nonprofit organization that helps combat veterans heal from the challenges of coming home. Download and listen to War Horses for Veterans with Patrick Benson to learn his story and how you can get involved. Don’t forget to leave us a 5-star rating and review if you enjoyed the show. We would love to hear from you! Check out this link for War Horses for Veterans with Patrick Benson: WarHorsesforVeterans.com Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470. Join the Veteran on the Move on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests! It’s also a great place where you can stay in touch with other veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship, and get updates and free gouge on the people programs and resources to help you in your transition to entrepreneurship. The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 150 episodes giving listeners the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane featuring the people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship: Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard veterans, DOD, entrepreneurship, business, success, military spouse, transition, education, programs and resources. Veteran On the Move has garnered over 500,000 listens verified through Stitcher Radio, Sound Cloud, Itunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.

Better Horses Radio Worldwide with Ernie Rodina featuring special guest interviews from Frank Slaughter, Joe Hayes, Jim Raines, and Patrick Benson.