Jim Pritchett fabricates brackets for the timber frame structure.
The 768 square foot outdoor pavilion built this week by the chimney sweep community will help Warrior Horse’s mission to transform the lives of military veterans with PTSD.
SWEEPS WEEK at Warrior Horse
Kevin Russell, Founder/Executive Director/President, Warrior Horse
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s I write this, we are wrapping up this year’s Sweeps Week at the Warrior Horse headquarters in Frierson, Louisiana. We are simply amazed by the heart, dedication, and support that our chimney sweep volunteers have for the Warrior Horse program.
Austin Brozowski and Ron Brigman work together to assemble the structure, one bolt at a time.
Warrior Horse is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing healing and hope to military veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The Warrior Horse program uses a personalized and interactive equine-assisted method to assist military veterans who suffer from PTSD to begin their recovery from this debilitating disorder. This program is provided at no financial cost to the veterans. This year again, our volunteers accomplished an Kenny and Charlotte Paterson (right) traveled from Scotland to attend Sweeps Week. These horses assist military veterans who suffer from PTSD.
There was no shortage of delicious food during Sweeps Week. Rob Lindemann displays one of 60 wood-fired pizzas cooked and consumed this week.
A big bonfire at the end of the night brings everyone together after a hard day’s work.