The Duchess of Cornwall has become patron of the charity HorseBack UK.
Camilla, a keen rider, understands how horses can help have a positive impact on wellbeing and recovery, the organisation said.
HorseBack UK provides help to those needing mental health support, and runs courses for former and serving members of the armed forces suffering from both physical and mental life-changing injuries.
So ok I might be a bit biased but in my eyes @HorseBackUK is in one of the most beautiful locations in our great country. This is all part of the healing process for our veterans. #beautifulroyaldeeside #veterans #mentalhealth pic.twitter.com/udEA4jxPvY
— HorseBack UK (@HorseBackUK) June 30, 2021
Co-founder Emma Hutchison said: “We are incredibly grateful to the Duchess of Cornwall for accepting the invitation to become our patron.
“As a keen equestrian herself, HRH understands how horses can help have a positive impact on our wellbeing and recovery.”
HorseBack UK, which is based near Aboyne in the Scottish Highlands, has been running its military courses since 2009 to empower serving and former forces personnel.
Camilla’s stepson, the Duke of Sussex, is known for his work supporting wounded, sick, and injured veterans and armed forces members through the Invictus Games.
HorseBack UK also runs schools development programmes for teenagers.
