About

Our Facility

We are located on a serene 26-acre ranch nestled in Nipomo, CA, offering a range of exceptional equestrian facilities designed to enhance the well-being and growth of Veterans and First Responders. Discover the features that make our ranch a haven of tranquility and transformation.

About

Our Facility

We are located on a serene 26-acre ranch nestled in Nipomo, CA, offering a range of exceptional equestrian facilities designed to enhance the well-being and growth of Veterans and First Responders. Discover the features that make our ranch a haven of tranquility and transformation.

Equestrian Facilities

Situated atop rolling hills overlooking vineyards, our ranch provides a breathtaking backdrop for all our activities. The stunning views and serene surroundings contribute to the therapeutic benefits of our programs.

Our facilities are more than just spaces; they are gateways to transformation, growth, and healing for Veterans and First Responders. Program participants are able to explore our ranch, connect with our equine companions, and embark on a journey of growth and empowerment.

Healing Heroes Barn - Nipomo, California

Six-Horse Barn

Our meticulously maintained barn houses our equine companions in comfort and safety. Barn facilities include a tack room, office/kitchen, outdoor BBQ and picnic area, two wash bays, and a hitching/grooming station.

Irrigated grass pastures at Healing Heroes Through Horsemanship, Nipomo

Large Pastures

On non-program days, our retired racehorses and others in transition enjoy a natural lifestyle. They live in small herds in a spacious, more natural environment, where they roam freely, graze, and thrive in the picturesque landscape.

Healing Heroes' Round Pen with participants from Elite Vocations program - photo credit Randy de la Pena

60 ft Round Pen

Our round pen is a valuable training resource, where participants work many aspects of our program including ground manners training, communication, and trust-building with our horses. It's an essential element of our horsemanship programs.

Participants balance on the Teeter Totter during the construction of the trail obstacle course

Trail Obstacle Course

Our trail obstacle course provides a dynamic and engaging setting for participants to enhance their horsemanship skills. It offers real-world challenges and adventures for our program participants.

Dining and conference hall at Solid Rock Ranch / Legacy Village

Conference Hall

Our dining and conference hall, complete with restrooms, showers, and an upstairs yoga studio, serves as the central space for our Healing Heroes two-day behavioral wellness programs.

BBQ and campsite area at Healing Heroes

Entertainment Area

Our outdoor BBQ and entertainment area, featuring a Santa Maria-style grill and adjacent campgrounds, serves as the ideal venue for immersive multi-day retreat experiences for our groups of First Responders.

As a private, secure facility, visitors are by prior appointment only. Please contact us if you’d like to visit the ranch and/or learn more about our programs.