Vets W/Pets

Advocating to keep & place companion, support & service #animals w/ U.S.

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Equine therapy and other equine programs for military veterans & families-

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Equine therapy programs 

 

​A Helping Hoof for Veterans (Grantsville, UT)

www.ahelpinghoof.org

A Helping Hoof was started to serve the need of veterans who are struggling with the symptoms of PTSD, whether they be debilitating or annoying. We also work with the families of veterans as they attempt to re-integrate in the family system. Currently in the program are veterans who have suffered combat stress, sexual assault, hazing trauma, and the trauma of being a helping provider to wounded military.

 

 

Battle Flag Ranch (Mount Juliet, TN)

http://www.battleflagranch.com/

At Battle Flag Ranch, we live to serve the selfless. As a veteran myself who returned home from the dangers of war in Afghanistan, my family and I understand the difficulty of reentry into "normal" life with family and friends. Truth is, life just no longer feels normal. Our heart breaks and our souls bleeds over the pain of each and every serviceman and servicewoman who may have physically survived the horrors of war abroad, but whose families now face the threat of destruction at home. We are a short term bed and breakfast respite for battle-wearied veterans and their equally weary spouse, providing safety and sanctuary as they relearn the delicate art of love and communication in marriage.

 

The mission of Battle Flag Ranch is to provide respite for battle weary veterans and their equally weary spouses and families. The ranch offers literal shelter by giving veterans and their families the much deserved, yet sadly rare gifts of a beautifully serene getaway and a brief season for quiet refreshment and renewal.

 

Dedicated to eradicating the astronomical divorce rate among our Armed Services individuals, Battle Flag Ranch helps America's defenders face the new marching orders of an often-unexpected struggle: reestablishing wholeness in their families. As a unique, positive, and encouraging community resource for all military service veterans and their spouses, Battle Flag Ranch helps families find the emotional ceasefire they need to once again band together and reengage life as a united front.

 

 

Because We Can - Because We Care (San Clarita, CA)

https://bwc2.org/veterans-program/

Because We Can - Because We Care is a recognized nonprofit organization designed to thank our military, law enforcement and firefighter personnel by providing equine therapy for free to those who have become disabled.

 

We provide horseback riding lessons for free to the children of a parent of the aforementioned groups who is disabled, deployed, or has fallen.

 

We will offer our services for free to all disabled children.

 

Our unique program rescues, adopts, rehabilitates and trains horses to use in our equine therapy program for people.

 

Our organization provides equine therapy and horseback riding lessons in a safe, fun, compassionate and relaxed environment.

 

 

Big Heart Ranch (Malibu, CA)

http://bigheartranch.org/

BIG Heart Ranch is a non-profit known for its unique, animal inspired growth and healing. A serene, ocean-view 12+ acre ranch set in the Santa Monica mountains and home to a family of amazing animals, therapists, horse practitioners and volunteers creates a very special growth and healing experience.

 

Our programs offer experiential learning and therapy for children, individuals, couples, families, groups, agencies and corporations. We offer a fresh, effective approach to mental health and everyday life issues. HIPAA compliant, we honor the confidentiality of all participants.

 

Military Veterans Healing Program - They served and protected us and our country and we are honored to give back to them! Wounded warriors and their families receive an unlimited number of no cost healing sessions.

 

 

Blue Star Ranch (Saugus, CA)

https://bluestarranch.org/

Blue Star Ranch is an equine-assisted safety-net provider for mental health services with internationally recognized certification. The horses help veterans overcome known barriers to engaging and staying in treatment. They can help families in post deployment transition build resilience.

 

 

Blue Sky Ranch (Haysville, KS)

https://www.blueskyranchkansas.com/

Blue Sky Ranch, located at the corner of 87th and Hydraulic St. outside of Haysville, KS is a Christ-centered ministry (501c3) dedicated to intentionally serving the community. The BSR Crew is committed to offering hope, healing, and newfound freedom to those who are hurting and broken. Our main priority and focus is working with young men (ages 14 – 19) without fathers in their lives. However, we wholeheartedly support our US military. Though we can never repay the brave men and women (and their families) who sacrifice so much for us, we can serve them through the mental health services and special events we offer.

 

 

Brave HEART Program (Hagerstown, MD)

http://www.braveheartriding.org/

An environment where veterans, military members, and their families come together to facilitate healing and strengthen relationships through equine interaction and outdoor activities in a peaceful farm setting.

 

 

BraveHearts Riding (Nationwide)

https://braveheartsriding.org/our-services/veterans/

Since 2007, BraveHearts has been nationally recognized for providing equine-assisted services to veterans from the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin areas. BraveHearts has the largest equine-based program in the nation for military veterans comprised of riding, ground activities, and gentling wild mustangs. All services are offered at no cost to the veteran and one member of his/her family/caregiver. Services are provided through individual and group lessons. BraveHearts partners with local VAs to provide innovative, recreational services using horses.

 

Equine services provide emotional, cognitive, social and physical benefits for veterans. Veterans at BraveHearts have reported benefits including: increased self-esteem, self-worth, trust for others and community integration and decreased depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder attacks and self-inflicting thoughts.

 

Lessons operate in 5-7-week session blocks, allowing veterans to build on skills learned in previous weeks. Veterans are invited to participate in lessons up to two times weekly, at no cost. As veterans increase their horsemanship and involvement with BraveHearts additional opportunities including clinics with world-renowned horsemen. Trail rides, drill teams, retreats, foundation horsemanship, horse shows and even opportunities to become certified instructors, are available for veterans to participate in as well.

 

 

Building Bridges Foundation (Conestoga, PA)

https://www.buildingbridgesfoundation.org/

Building Bridges Foundation at Anderson Farm is a non-profit that is dedicated to helping veterans, changing the lives of others. Doing such feats is not without expense. Since 2016, Building Bridges Foundation at Anderson Farm has been helping veterans and military members and their families, in all walks of life conquer their personal growth challenges, transforming struggles and burdens into opportunities.

 

 

Classic Equestrian Assisted Family Services, Inc. (Dublin, GA)

https://www.eagala.org/military

Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families including Military Families: Grief, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorder, Trauma Survivors, Sex Abuse Survivors, Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Medical Family Therapy surrounding management of complex medical conditions.

 

Individualized clinical care, outpatient services, school-based initiatives, business and industry professional workshops, Employee Assistance Programs, Medical Family Therapy, Summer Camps, Faith-based groups, and individualized intensive outpatient therapy, EMDR, CB, and Equine Assisted Growth and Learning and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. EAGALA Advanced Certified

 

 

Devil Dog Depot Equine Sanctuary and Rescue (Lufkin, TX)

https://www.facebook.com/devil.dog.depot.equine/

We are a public charity licensed through the State of Texas. We provide sanctuary and rescue for all equine with mission to provide equine therapy retreats for trauma survivors of all ages. We are striving to become equine therapy retreat for trauma survivors. Directed by disabled female combat veteran and psychiatric registered nurse.

 

 

DLB Ranch Inc. (Cottonwood, CA)

https://dlbranch.org/

 

 

Eagle's Nest Ranch - Healing Horses for the Armed Forces (Elizabeth, CO)

http://www.eaglesnestranch.org/about-2/

The Healing Horses for the Armed Forces program serves active duty and veteran service members as well as their family members. Sessions are open to the service member, their spouse, and their children free of charge.

 

 

Equine Escape (Goodrich, MI)

https://www.equineescapeinc.org/

Welcome Home - There are many challenges for our veterans as they transition from military life to civilian life. One such challenge is forming relationships. Veterans may feel as if they are being judged based on their military actions or suffer from PTSD due to event(s) they had to participate in. The military recognizes that EAL may be a good choice for our veterans. EAL is a popular choice as it addresses many psychosocial factors that office-based therapy cannot. Some of the key domain the military recognizes as benefiting from EAL are physical, emotional, family relationships, social, spiritual and career (U.S. Army 2014) EAL allows a safe place to feel and address emotions through the human-animal bond. The herd mentality, prey animal instincts and unconditional acceptance of horses is why they work so well with our veterans. We look forward to giving back to our service men and women as we start this program in June 2017. 

 

 

Equines for Freedom (Clarks Summit, PA)

https://equinesforfreedom.org/

Equines for Freedom (EFF) is a nonprofit organization treating active and former military personnel who are experiencing symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), no matter the source of the trauma. Utilizing one of the most effective treatments available, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), EFF has treated over 120 veterans and first responders to date.

 

 

Equine Spirit Programs (Queen Creek, AZ)

http://equinespiritprograms.com/index.html

Equine Spirit Programs is a non-profit organization that connects rehabilitated horses with youth, adults, military veterans, corporate individuals or groups to promote self-discovery, personal growth and professional development. 

 

 

Equi-Vets (Virginia Beach, VA)

https://www.equikids.org/our-programs/equi-vets/

The mission of Equi-Vets is to provide, promote and support equine assisted activities for active, reserve and retired military personnel who have been injured in the line of duty.

 

 

Fallen Heroes Family Camp (Springfield, TN)

http://www.fallenheroesfamilycamp.org/

Fallen Heroes Family Camp is a special place where the families of fallen heroes can come together, find joy and respite, solace and support, while enjoying common interests. Through the use of horses and outdoor activities, Fallen Heroes Family Camp strives to help military families shed their feelings of loss and put them on a road to healing. Here, they can take steps to gain focus on life again.

 

 

Flames to Hope (Noble, OK)

https://www.flamestohope.org/

Flames to Hope, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to healing hearts and providing hope, love and laughter to people of all ages and abilities through equine assisted interventions and learning. Our unique programs are tailored for men, women and children of all ages and abilities. All our equines are rescued or adopted due to extenuating circumstances and rehabilitated to help those suffering from emotional traumas, disabilities illness or substance abuse and those just wanting to improve their communication, leadership, teamwork or reading skills. We believe every horse deserves a second chance and every person deserves a smile.

 

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for horses and our military service men and women and others by bringing horses and people together through equine assisted interventions and learning.

 

 

Forever Amber Acres Animal Sanctuary (NE Ohio)

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The mission of Forever Amber Acres Animal Sanctuary (“FAAAS”) is to provide safe refuge, purposeful rehabilitation and retirement aftercare for special needs horses and other animals to serve military veterans, children, families and seniors dealing with physical and emotional challenges. While our primary focus is horses, we do not discriminate against any animal or breed. All creatures in our care are treated humanely and with compassion.  FAAAS is part of a national ad-hoc anti-slaughter network seeking a positive, permanent impact by advocating for animal welfare and humane treatment of equines and all animals. 

 

In November 2017, our organization, Forever Amber Acres Animal Sanctuary, was certified to begin delivering vital services to military veterans and their families through EAGALA http://www.eagala.org/military. The EAGALA model is globally recognized as the gold standard in equine assisted therapy employing a unique, client-centered team approach to problem solving. Utilizing the horse as the primary facilitator guided by an Equine Specialist and a Mental Health Professional, clients successfully tackle emotional and physical challenges such as PTSD, which is particularly prevalent in our military veteran community.

 

Our program, one of the first of its kind in northeastern Ohio, launched in May 2018. Reaching this milestone will fulfill the vision our organization laid out nearly 10 years ago to purposefully rehabilitate our equine rescues in service to military veteran's, their family's and others who suffer emotionally. Because they are special needs themselves, our horses are uniquely suited to this noble cause. 

 

 

Freedom Reins (Queen Creek, AZ)

https://freedom-reins.org/

Freedom Reins is a nonprofit, equine-assisted outreach promoting emotional health in the lives of United States veterans, active military personnel, first responders, people rescued from sex or labor trafficking, and women/girls who have dealt with abuse. Really ... anyone who is hurting! 

 

Freedom Reins is not about riding, or horsemanship, it’s about gaining the tools to face life’s challenges from a place of calm, inner strength. We aren’t here to judge people's past, or place expectations on their future. We're simply meeting people where they are. 

 

 

Freedom Riding (Oakton, VA)

http://www.freedomriding.org/

Our mission is to support the treatment and healing of children who could benefit from any a variety of sensory-based engagements, often associated with a variety of conditions: such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, autism, cerebral palsy, dementia, depression, developmental delays, genetic disorders, traumatic brain injuries, behavioral issues, abuse issues, drug and alcohol addiction, and other mental health situations. Additionally, as a veteran -founded organization, we also have a special place in our hearts and days for veterans with post-traumatic stress pressures. Our program is meant to be used in conjunction with common clinical therapies.​

 

Currently, we plan to offer rides on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday, by appointment. 

 

 

Guiding Reins (North Carolina, South Carolina)

https://guidingreins.org/

Guiding Reins is a non-profit equine-assisted wellness program utilizing equine-human interaction to promote self-awareness of mindset, demeanor and behavior to help veterans, military personnel and/or first responders affected by mental, physical, emotional trauma and/or challenges. We offer groundwork with horses in individual and group sessions up to 4 participants at a time as well as group events throughout the year with certified instructors leading the sessions. Our program is 16 weeks of 90-minute weekly visits by the participants with observations and evaluations conducted by physical and/or mental health therapists, if needed. Also, the farm-based locations of our program in North Carolina and South Carolina provide safe and private environments with kind and gentle horses, some of whom themselves have been rescued. Our programs are at no cost to military veterans.

 

 

Hanaeleh (Orange County, CA)

https://www.hanaeleh.org/

Hanaeleh offers a free, six-week Certified Equine Coaching program for U.S. military veterans.

 

 

Happi Farm (Southwest Ranches, FL)

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Happi Farm provides horseback riding for American military veterans at no cost! If you are a veteran, please contact us and schedule a visit to enjoy a farm fun day.

 

 

Harmony Acres Equestrian Center (Fruita, CO)

https://www.harmonyacresec.org/equine-therapy-for-veterans

Equine therapy can be a particularly powerful modality for veterans. It is offered in a safe, outdoor environment instead of the confines of an office; it incorporates the relationship with a non-judgmental animal; and it allows recovery from trauma without forcing veterans to re-experience traumatic events. Considering the high rates of suicide, hospitalization, and family break-ups that veterans are facing, we believe it is crucial to offer a form of therapy to veterans that actually works for them.

 

We are proud to work with multiple veterans in our programming and have many veterans serving as volunteers at our facility. Our goal is to be able to offer our services to veterans free of charge. If you are a veteran who might benefit from Equine Therapy, please contact us.

 

 

HEAL Foundation (Catlett, VA)

http://www.heal.foundation/

The HorsePower Equine Assisted Learning (HEAL) Foundation is located at HorsePower Farm in Catlett, Virginia. The 48 acre farm provides a private setting for Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) in the D.C. metropolitan area. The mission of HEAL is to empower individuals and groups with a safe, professional, and therapeutic equine experience. HEAL supports the limitless emotional growth and healing potential created by the bond between horse and human. HEAL was created to provide equine assisted psychotherapy services (EAP) directly to our veterans and their families.

 

 

Healing Heroes with Horses (Deerfield, OH)

https://www.healingheroeswithhorses.com/

Healing Heroes with Horses offers multiple therapies along with professional counseling to help treat the wounds caused by trauma. Utilizing the horse's natural ability to heal, amplified by the well-known healing energy of Reiki.

 

Services to veterans are free of charge. All equine services are donated. All of the people associated with the equine part of our program volunteer all of their time. We raise funds to pay for the extra counseling if our clients with deeper trauma or PTSD find it helpful on their journey back to wellness.

 

 

Healing with Horsepower STAT! (Ligonier, PA)

https://www.statinc.org/

STAT provides unique and beneficial horse-powered mental health, physical health, wellness services and is your corporate retreat destination. STAT's equine herd can be your prescription for healing or your work-optimized outing.

 

 

Heart and Soul Equine Foundation (Elgin, IL)

http://www.heartandsoulequinefoundation.com/

Heart & Soul Equine Foundation, Inc.’s mission is to provide therapy and healing for adults and children, using horses that are retired and rescued. We welcome military veterans and Soldiers suffering from PTSD. 

 

Heart & Soul Equine Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not for profit foundation designed to provide therapy and healing for adults and children, using horses that are retired and/or rescued. These horses will be cared for, nurtured and are trained by the foundation, to create a better quality of life for patients; addressing mental, physical and spiritual challenges. We will develop and improve human wellness through communication and rehabilitation, while providing a second career to retired race horses.

 

We provide a loving and safe environment for retired/rehab or rescued horses, while providing a good quality of life for these animals. These horses will offer a tremendous and beneficial service to our programs. It is a win, win for all involved.

 

 

Heartbeat Serving Wounded Warriors - Back in the Saddle Warriors (Onalaska, WA)

https://heartbeatforwarriors.org/

Back in the Saddle Warriors is Heartbeat's clinical and evidence based Equine Assisted Therapy which consists of Hippotherapy and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Providers include: Occupational Therapists with Level 1 Hippotherapy training,Clinical Psychologist who is also EGALA certified and a NARHA certified trainer.

 

Contact the organization for locations.

 

 

Heart of the Horse Therapy Ranch (Clovis, CA)

https://heartofthehorses.org/

The Heart of the Horse Therapy Ranch offers a hands-on experience with horses to exceptional people of the Central San Joaquin Valley who have a severe physical disability. We also work with our nations heroes who have suffered a service-related injury or severe PTSD.

 

 

Heroes and Horses (Manhattan, MT)

www.heroesandhorses.com

Heroes and Horses based in Montana uses the remote wilderness to challenge, invoke change and develop new ways to approach and solve problems. By “change through challenge,” veterans can make peace with their past and replace devastating memories with positive ones in a three-phase program completed in one year that is a recovery program for veterans suffering with mental and physical scars. H &H uses horses and the remote wilderness as a tool to challenge veterans. Participants are given training in horsemanship and horse pack training. There are no out of pocket cost for veterans. Veterans are drawn from a combination of sources, including the American Legion, VA and various military hospitals. On each trip there will be one “wild card spot” for veterans from all over the nation to write in and share their story. Upon review the staff will chose one veteran to enter the Heroes and Horses program based on their written story.

 

 

HomeFront Equestrians, Inc. (Ware, MA)

​http://homefrontequestrians.org/

Founded as a way of giving back to military families,  HomeFront Equestrians, Inc. offers hands on horsemanship; from grooming and groundwork to riding and showing, we offer an in-depth program for military families in a fun, positive and educational environment.

 

 

H.O.O.V.E.S. Healing of Our Veterans through Equine Assisted Services

(Swanton, OH)

https://www.hooves.us/

H.O.O.V.E.S. enlists rescue horses to help veterans transform Post Traumatic Stress into Post Traumatic Growth. H.O.O.V.E.S. saves the lives of both horses and heroes by informing, inspiring, and guiding veterans towards finding their purpose so they can improve their lives and the lives of their families. Through retreats and workshops with rescued horses, H.O.O.V.E.S. empowers veterans to WIN their battles

 

 

Hope Thru Horses (Parkton, NC)

https://hthi.us/

Offering 8 free sessions (individual or couples) to active duty or veterans. Offering sessions to veterans and active duty service members free of charge!

 

 

Horseplay Farms, LLC, the home of Our Heroes, Inc. (Bolivia, NC)

http://www.horseplayfarms.net/ourheroes.html

Our Heroes, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded to improve the quality of life for individuals through the use of Equine Assisted Learning (EAL), Equine Assisted Recreational Therapies, and Equine Assisted Activities.

 

 

Horse Rhythm Foundation (Glendale, AZ)

www.horserhythm.org

Horse Rhythm Foundation, Inc. (HRF) is a non-profit organization. HRF was founded by disabled war veterans providing Equine Assisted Services (EAS) as a broad-based collaborative community initiative that recognizes and honors the intrinsic value of our military soldiers, law enforcement agencies, firefighters and their families.  The foundation provides EAS in an effort to bridge the gap between traditional healing methodologies and true whole-being wellness of the mind, body, and spirit for veterans suffering from war time afflictions, and law enforcement personnel with mental health disorders and physical disabilities.  Horse Rhythm includes in its Equine Assisted Service models; Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) based Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and Equine Assisted Learning (EAL); and Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH, Intl).

 

 

Horses and Heroes (Shawnee, KS)

https://www.horsesandheroes.org/

Established in 2014, Horses & Heroes, Inc. and BOLD Horse Solutions offers trauma-recovery with the use of Equine Assisted Therapy. We specialize in trauma that has affected the brain, body, emotions, and behaviors including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for our Nation's Veterans, Active Military, First Responders, their spouses, and children at NO COST.

 

 

Horse Sense of the Carolinas (Marshall, NC)

http://horsesenseotc.com/veterans/

Horse Sense of the Carolinas began working with veterans' organizations and groups in 2012, having specialized in 2003-2011 with issues of addiction, trauma, and depression/anxiety. Working with a general population of both adults and youth set us up to be well-informed when addressing the growing needs of our veterans. 

 

Horse Sense offers:

• Fall-in Fridays

• Equine assisted therapy sessions

• Retreats

• Family events

Horses 4 Heroes (Las Vegas, NV and more)

http://horses4heroes.org/

Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, Horses4Heroes is building a nationwide network of family-friendly, kid-friendly horseback riding facilities and equine-related service providers that support our mission to make horseback riding affordable for, and accessible to the families of the heroes in our communities including, but not limited to: military personnel (active duty and veterans), law enforcement officers, firefighters/EMTs, critical care and hospice nurses, special needs school teachers and families who are struggling with serious, chronic illnesses and/or disabilities.