Healing Heroes Through Horsemanship
Healing Heroes Through Horsemanship is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN # 93-2863275) empowering at-risk Veterans on California’s central coast through equine-assisted programs and vocational horsemanship training, while actively supporting the retraining and rehoming of retired racehorses and other horses in need. We believe in mutual transformation — where horses and heroes heal and build new futures together.
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Healing Heroes Through Horsemanship
Healing Heroes Through Horsemanship is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN # 93-2863275) empowering at-risk Veterans on California’s central coast through equine-assisted programs and vocational horsemanship training, while actively supporting the retraining and rehoming of retired racehorses and other horses in need. We believe in mutual transformation — where horses and heroes heal and build new futures together.
Healing Heroes Through Horsemanship is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN # 93-2863275) empowering at-risk Veterans on California’s central coast through equine-assisted programs and vocational horsemanship training, while actively supporting the retraining and rehoming of retired racehorses and other horses in need. We believe in mutual transformation — where horses and heroes heal and build new futures together.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN # 93-2863275) empowering Veterans and First Responders on California’s central coast through equine-assisted programs and vocational horsemanship training, while actively supporting the retraining and rehoming of retired racehorses. We believe in mutual transformation — where horses and heroes heal and build new futures together.
Our Journey in Focus: Healing Heroes Through Horsemanship
“This program saved my life, gave me a new beginning where I thought it was the end!” – Marine Veteran graduate
Watch our documentary to hear from our founders about the vision behind Healing Heroes Through Horsemanship and see the profound impact of our programs on both the Veterans and retired racehorses we serve. Watch the short film trailer below.
Watch our documentary to hear from our founders about the vision behind Healing Heroes Through Horsemanship and see the profound impact of our programs on both the Veterans and retired racehorses we serve. Watch the short film trailer below.
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Healing and Hope: Our Impact in Photos
Highlights from our Elite Vocations and New Horizons programs, featuring moments with Veterans and retired racehorses.
Our Programs
See How We’re Making a Difference
Why We Exist
Addressing Critical Needs in Our Community
31% of America’s homeless Veteran population resides in California. Over 70% of those are currently unsheltered. Our Elite Vocations program works to combat this issue – equipping at-risk Veterans in our communities with employable skills in the equine industry (a large employer in California that often supplies housing to its workers). The program also enhances mental health and resilience, reducing future risks of homelessness, suicide, and other challenges facing America’s Veterans.
Suicide rates are not only exceptionally high among Veterans (1.5 to 2 x the national average), more First Responders die by suicide than in the line of duty! Behavioral wellness programs in our tri-county area (Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura) work tirelessly to support the mental health, emotional resilience and overall well-being of our Fire Service Personnel and Law Enforcement Officers. Our Healing Heroes two-day equine-assisted behavioral wellness programs support this initiative, helping increase resilience and self-efficacy to reduce the rates of suicide, PTSD and other challenges facing our First Responders.
