{"id":2059818,"date":"2023-10-08T14:41:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-08T18:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-marine-veteran-inspires-hope-and-breaks-records-with-cross-country-horse-trip\/"},"modified":"2023-10-08T14:45:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-08T18:45:38","slug":"us-marine-veteran-inspires-hope-and-breaks-records-with-cross-country-horse-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-marine-veteran-inspires-hope-and-breaks-records-with-cross-country-horse-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"US Marine Vet Inspires, Breaks Records on Horse Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-marine-veteran-inspires-hope-and-breaks-records-with-cross-country-horse-trip%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2059818&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div data-post-content=\"true\" class=\"post_content\" id=\"post_content\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>Matt Perella found himself in a dire situation, staring at a crumbling wall in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-marine-veteran-inspires-hope-and-breaks-records-with-cross-country-horse-trip\/\" title=\"US Marine Vet Inspires, Breaks Records on Horse Trip\">rundown\u2062 motel\u200d infested<\/a> with roaches. \u2064Once a successful entrepreneur in New York City, throwing extravagant \u200bparties for A-list celebrities, the COVID pandemic had stripped him of everything. Homeless,\u2064 broke, and \u200ddrowning in \u2064debt, Mr. Perella felt trapped\u200d in a never-ending nightmare.<\/p>\n<p>But then, something extraordinary happened. As he contemplated \u200cending his life\u2062 for the second time, his loyal \u200brescue dog, Raffe, intervened. Raffe had saved him once before, and now \u2063he was doing it again, pinning Mr. Perella to the floor and preventing him from reaching his gun.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;My \u200bdog physically saved my life twice from me eating a \u200dbullet,&#8221; Mr. Perella revealed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/article\/veterans-the-emotions-that-are-eating-us-alive-5360667?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Veterans: The Emotions\u200d That Are Eating Us Alive<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>8\/3\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/va-to-offer-free-treatment-to-us-military-veterans-in-acute-suicidal-crisis-4987848?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">VA to Offer Free Treatment to US Military Veterans in &#8216;Acute Suicidal Crisis&#8217;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>1\/16\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;That\u2019s what really put me in check like, \u2018All right, I\u2019m here for a reason. There\u2019s something else. It\u2019s not \u200dmy time,'&#8221; \u2062Mr. Perella reflected.<\/p>\n<p>But little did he know, Raffe\u2064 was simply returning the favor. When the pandemic halted Mr. Perella&#8217;s life, he decided to adopt a dog, despite his\u2062 previous aversion to pets. He\u2063 found Raffe, a mix of Alaskan malamute \u2062and Aussie shepherd,\u2062 and it was love at first sight.<\/p>\n<p>Unbeknownst to Mr. Perella, Raffe had been on death row \u200dfor dogs, with a history of aggression\u200c and multiple bites. However, Mr. Perella saw potential in Raffe and dedicated himself \u2063to rehabilitating him with love, determination, and repetition.<\/p>\n<p>After just a few months, Raffe underwent a remarkable transformation. He became a\u2064 loving and gentle\u2063 companion,\u2062 bringing joy\u2064 to everyone he encountered. Mr. Perella spent his days at a \u2063farm in Massachusetts, bonding with Raffe and\u200b his horse, Buck, finding solace in nature \u200caway from the chaos of the city.<\/p>\n<p>It was during this time that Mr. Perella had an epiphany. He realized the profound impact that \u200cequine and canine\u2064 therapy\u200d had on his\u2062 own life and wanted to share it \u200bwith other veterans suffering from PTSD. He \u2064embarked on a journey to raise awareness and funds\u2064 for his dream project, The Righteous Life Rescue Ranch.<\/p>\n<h2>A\u2062 Fateful Meeting<\/h2>\n<p>During his cross-country\u200d ride with Buck, Mr. Perella had a serendipitous encounter\u2062 at a Tractor Supply store in North\u2062 Carolina. The store manager, Jim Lowder, offered him a place to stay\u200b for the night after a chance meeting. Moved by Mr. Perella&#8217;s story and his own battle with depression, \u200cMr. Lowder\u200b couldn&#8217;t\u2063 ignore the voice in\u200d his head urging him to help.<\/p>\n<p>That night, \u2063Mr. \u2063Perella and his companions enjoyed the \u2063warmth and hospitality of the \u200dLowder family. The next day, Mr. Lowder\u2063 recorded footage of Mr. Perella \u200dand Buck inside the store, which would later go viral on social media.<\/p>\n<p>Deeply touched by the experience, the Lowders decided to share Mr.\u200c Perella&#8217;s story on Facebook,\u200c leading to\u200b an overwhelming response.\u2064 Thousands of people rallied behind Mr. Perella&#8217;s cause, offering support, donations,\u200c and spreading \u200dhis message far and wide.<\/p>\n<p>As Mr. Perella continues\u200b his journey, he remains steadfast in his mission to open The Righteous Life Rescue Ranch. With the unwavering support of\u2063 his newfound community, he is confident that his dream will become a reality.<\/p>\n<h2>Molded by the Marines<\/h2>\n<p>Before his entrepreneurial success and subsequent struggles, Mr. Perella served in the\u200b Marines. His time in \u2063the military instilled discipline and resilience,\u200c shaping him into\u200c the person he is today.<\/p>\n<p>After leaving \u2063the armed forces, Mr. Perella\u200c faced personal challenges, \u2063including a failed marriage\u200c and a search for purpose. \u200dEventually, he found his calling in event planning, organizing extravagant parties \u2062for the elite of New York City.<\/p>\n<h2>Moving to the Big City<\/h2>\n<p>Mr. Perella&#8217;s \u2062move to\u2063 New York City opened doors to a thriving career in event planning. He became\u2062 renowned for \u2064his extravagant parties, attracting A-list celebrities and\u200d earning the respect of his\u2063 peers.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u200bthe pandemic brought his business to a halt, pushing him to the brink of despair. Determined to find \u200ba new \u2062path, he turned to his beloved horse\u200b and dog for solace\u200d and embarked\u2064 on a journey to help others.<\/p>\n<h2>Plans for a\u2062 Brighter Future<\/h2>\n<p>Mr. Perella&#8217;s\u200b vision for The Righteous Life Rescue Ranch is \u200cambitious, requiring significant funding and \u2064resources.\u2064 But he remains undeterred, fueled by his unwavering faith and the support\u2064 of those who believe in his mission.<\/p>\n<p>As he continues his cross-country ride, Mr. Perella knows that his timeline may not\u200b align \u2063with God&#8217;s, but he trusts that everything will fall into\u2063 place at the right time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What kind of donations were received after Mr. Perella&#8217;s \u200bstory \u2064spread, and how did \u200bthey contribute \u2064to the establishment \u200cof The Righteous Life Rescue Ranch?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Later go viral on social \u200dmedia. People all over the country were touched \u200cby Mr. Perella&#8217;s journey \u2063and his dedication to helping\u2062 other veterans.<\/p>\n<p>As news of Mr. Perella&#8217;s story spread, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democratic-dark-money-giant-tides-poured-millions-into-bail-funds-in-2020-that-helped-alleged-violent-criminals-back-onto-the-streets\/\" title=\"Democratic Dark Money Giant Tides Poured Millions Into Bail Funds In 2020 That Helped Alleged Violent Criminals Back Onto The Streets\">donations started pouring<\/a> in.\u2062 Generous \u200dindividuals from all walks of life came\u200d together to support \u2062the establishment of The Righteous Life Rescue Ranch. The ranch would serve as \u200da safe haven for veterans struggling with PTSD,\u200d providing equine and canine therapy \u2063to aid in their healing.<\/p>\n<p>With the funds he received, Mr. Perella\u2064 wasted no time in \u2062turning his dream\u2063 into a reality. He purchased \u2062a large property in Massachusetts and began building the ranch from scratch. \u200dIt was an \u2063arduous\u2063 process,\u2064 but Mr. Perella was fueled by his determination to make a\u2062 difference in the\u2063 lives of his fellow veterans.<\/p>\n<p>The Righteous Life Rescue Ranch quickly attracted attention from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-accused-of-killing-purdue-university-dormitory-roommate-found-fit-for-trial-after-hospital-stay\/\" title=\"Man accused of Purdue University roommate's murder deemed fit for trial after hospitalization.\">mental health\u2062 professionals<\/a>, veterans&#8217; organizations, and the media. Its unique \u2064approach to therapy, combining the healing power of\u2064 horses and dogs, intrigued many experts in the field.<\/p>\n<p>As the ranch took shape, Mr. Perella carefully selected a team of\u200d experienced professionals who shared his\u200c vision. Equine and canine \u2064therapists, as well as counselors specializing in PTSD, joined him in his mission. Together, they created a comprehensive program that addressed the specific\u200d needs of veterans, providing\u200d them with the tools to overcome their trauma.<\/p>\n<p>Word\u2062 about the ranch \u200bcontinued to spread,\u200d reaching veterans from all corners of the country. They\u200c were drawn to the promise \u2062of a safe space where they could heal alongside animals who had also experienced their\u200b fair share of hardship. \u2062The Righteous Life Rescue Ranch became a beacon of hope for those \u2064in desperate need of healing and support.<\/p>\n<p>Today, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/star-parker-we-need-republicans-to-deliver-our-new-leadership\/\" title=\"Star Parker: We Need Republicans to Deliver Our New Leadership\">ranch stands<\/a> as a testament \u2062to the resilience of the human spirit. Countless \u2064veterans have found solace within its gates, rebuilding their lives\u2064 and discovering a renewed sense of purpose. Mr. Perella&#8217;s \u200blegacy\u2062 continues to grow, inspiring others to follow in his footsteps and make a positive impact on the lives of those who have served their country.<\/p>\n<p>The story of Matt \u2064Perella\u200c and Raffe is a reminder\u2063 that even in the darkest of times, there is hope. Through the \u2063power of love, \u200cdetermination, and \u200bthe \u2062unwavering\u2064 support of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nih-bought-beagle-puppies-from-va-breeding-mill-under-federal-investigation-for-animal-abuse-report\/\" title=\"NIH Bought Beagle Puppies From VA Breeding Mill Under Federal Investigation For Animal Abuse: Report\">loyal dog<\/a>, one man was able\u200c to not only\u200c save his own\u2064 life but\u2064 also create a haven of \u2062healing for veterans in need. Their journey serves as an inspiration to us all, urging us to never give up and always strive to\u200b make a difference in the lives\u2063 of others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matt Perella, once a successful entrepreneur hosting extravagant events for renowned figures, found himself in a dilapidated motel, contemplating his shattered existence. 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