Veteran Programs
Our Veteran programs are designed to assist the military veteran in their adjustment to life after service. Our personalized approach provides each individual with a unique experience that is therapeutic in nature and aids in the release of stress.
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Caring Warhorse
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This is a confidential, peer-to-peer, equine-based program to veterans struggling with the effects of PTSD, sleeplessness or suicidal thoughts.
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We focus on communicating in the horse’s own language which creates a trusting relationship with the horse and an emotionally empowering experience for the veteran.
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Classes are held in our arena where veterans are paired with a horse and through a non-traditional program results in a life altering experience.

Participants learn Natural Horsemanship
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Veterans will be taught how to safely handle a horse.
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The Veterans will benefit from learning the horse’s behavior as well as to evaluate the care and pleasant changes in the horse’s manners.
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Natural Horsemanship educates the public on horse behavior and being self-aware of your body language aligned with the horse.
Social interaction is encouraged

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Veterans are encouraged to verbalize their progress weekly to the instructor as a group.
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The group can share their personal experiences and learn from one another.
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The instructor will evaluate their progress and provide timely feedback to the participant to help them achieve their goals.

Some of the benefits of the program
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Developing a partnership with a horse is documented to relieve anxiety such as PTSD. The rhythmic patterns of grooming and handling horses will also help lower stress and anxiety.
- Dramatic drop in suicide rate
- Less domestic violence and child abuse cases
- Less self-medicating (alcohol and drug abuse which leads to crime)
- Many clients will re-enter the work force, thereby paying taxes
- Better equipped to re-enter society and contribute to their communities
- Reduction in divorce cases
- Less frequent visits to VA and Vet Center Mental Health Departments thereby reducing the waiting list and overwhelming pressure on these Government Facilities
- To have a proven modality and methodology that significantly advances the recovery process