The emotional and psychological benefits from equine activities (including a reduction in anxiety and depression and an increase in empowerment and confidence) can be essential for those who serve our nation and its people. Additionally, the emotional bond people can build with horses can be integral for members of our Armed Services in rebuilding healthy relationships with their families and society upon returning home.
We offer two programs specifically for our uniformed professionals and armed veterans.

RideUP Program

Veterans and Uniformed Professionals (now including front line personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic) learn natural horsemanship skills to care for, train, and safely interact with horses from the ground and astride. This program is available through generous donations from the public. This 8-week program is available at no cost to all military veterans and first responders (fire, police, EMTs, MDs, RNs, LPNs, and RTs).
RideUp

An excellent article from Psychology Today, written by Azmaira Maker, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist, discusses how equine therapy alleviates multiple emotional and behavioral struggles. Benefits include self-esteem, trust, communication, impulse regulation, anxiety reduction, social skills, and more.

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