Horses for Warriors: Meet a veteran who is offering riding lessons to other veterans

After serving his country for three decades, Marine Corps veteran John Klink has returned to the farm, serving his community through horses.

His Horses for Warriors program is helping other veterans find peace by bonding with the animals.

Video provided by: Illinois Farm Bureau

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