A trek on horseback across the Scottish border has been completed by a group of ex-service men in order to raise awareness for the charity Combat Stress and the work that they do.
The four men, Ed Swales, Harry Chrisp, Tim Smalley and John Cresswell set out from Solway Firth and made their way to the Berwick Barracks, some 130 miles away.
It took the men over a week to make the journey, which was in memory of the late Colonel Clive Fairweather, who was the chief fundraiser for Combat Stress in Scotland after serving for 34 years in the army.
Combat Stress carry out great work raising awareness and aiding with mental illnesses that come as a result of war. Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is most commonly associated with war veterans, and can have huge effects on people’s lives, leading them into anxiety and depression
The cross country trek highlights the dedication that military men and women apply to their job, putting their lives on the line. It also highlights how much this can affect their lives once they return from battle.
Stress has become a wide reaching problem that can cause issues for anyone from any walk of life. If you are struggling with stress or pressures in work life or at home, don’t be afraid to seek help or enrol on a mindfulness based cognitive therapy course which have been proven to greatly aid people with mental health problems.
