Reconnecting Native American youth with their heritage at Natsu Puuku Ranch

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April 20, 2021

An amazing program is reconnecting Native American youth with an important part of their heritage. On the Natsu Puuku Ranch outside Elgin, Oklahoma, Comanche children are learning the traditional way of gaining the trust of wild horses. By restoring the connection between the wild horse and the children a healing takes place in restoring a bond that is their birthright.

Connecting with the wild horses in Elgin, Oklahoma
Connecting with the wild horses in Elgin, Oklahoma

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