Ranchito Boggio was created by United States Coast Guard Veteran DJ Boggio and wife Michelle Boggio as a therapeutic retreat for Veterans suffering from PTSD.
"I have been through a lot of symptoms of PTSD and have found my best help coping with it. It was through animals, big and small. Not only being with them and touching them but also the caring and the work it takes to care for them. Also watching the joy that they brought to my family helped ease my stress." - DJ Boggio
Ranchito Boggio is a small personal ranch that has the family feel to it. We not only want to have you come and see if this helps but bring your family so that they may also have the experience. We feel that family is also needed to help with the process.
(They also may need the change in scenery!)
Our names are DJ Boggio and my wife Michelle Boggio. I am a United States Coast Guard Veteran with PTSD.
Our first horse was Captain! He has been there for me and our family. Animals just have a way of comforting in the worst of times. Michelle has always been there for me but I try not to burden her or my family with the issues I experience. But the animals on the ranch have all their own way of helping to lift that burden.
Now its our time to share with others the help I have gotten from them. Michelle will always be my rock but the ranch helps her deal with me. We want to open our doors and experience with others that may be still learning to cope.