The Healing

Broken Horses. Broken Heroes. Healing each other.

2023•54m

Documentary

An inspiring journey of recovery from two very different worlds. Set against the stunning backdrop of Kangaroo Valley in NSW, a revolutionary program brings together traumatised ex-racehorses and traumatised military veterans - to help rebuild each other, and transform lives.

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Isaac Adams

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Mel Baker

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Scott Brodie

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Nick Craig

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Georgina Edwards

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Leanne Hinton

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Sam North

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Rick White

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Max Streeter

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