Our Programs
Elite Vocations
Equipping American Veterans with employable skills and housing benefits through our certified horsemanship training program.
Our Programs
Elite Vocations
Elite Vocations
Equipping American Veterans with employable skills and housing benefits through our certified horsemanship training program.
The Program
Elite Vocations is a comprehensive ten-week (210-hour) vocational horsemanship training program designed to empower at-risk American Veterans who are seeking to make a career change and rediscover their sense of purpose. Our mission is dual-purpose: to equip Veterans with the skills, certifications, and opportunities needed to thrive in the equine industry while simultaneously providing the therapeutic benefits that come from working regularly with horses.
The Curriculum
Elite Vocations offers comprehensive equine care and management, deeply rooted in natural horsemanship principles. Licensed under the internationally-recognized Groom Elite horsemanship education program, which has been transforming lives since 2001, Elite Vocations provides hands-on training in professional grooming, equine care and first aid, daily management, physical conditioning/exercising, and ground manners training.
Our program focuses on ground-based interactions with horses, and while it does not include horseback riding, it takes a well-rounded approach to equine care and basic training.

Program Benefits
At Elite Vocations, we offer much more than just a vocational horsemanship training program. Our comprehensive curriculum provides a multitude of benefits that extend beyond the classroom. Key advantages include:

“Before I came I was depressed, I guess borderline suicidal. I felt like I was at square one and didn’t know where to go. I didn’t know what do with the rest of my life. When I showed up here I had no expectations, I had no idea what was going to happen, what was going on. And within 48 hours it kind of snapped me out of everything I was feeling – I wasn’t depressed by the next week pretty much. It gave me a sense of purpose, something new to do, a new direction to go in my life.”
Join our Program
Are you a Veteran ready to embark on a transformative career journey, reignite your sense of purpose, and build a brighter future? At Elite Vocations, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our multifaceted training program not only equips you with valuable skills for a fulfilling career in the equine industry but also offers the potential for housing benefits and therapeutic advantages to enhance your well-being. No prior horsemanship experience is necessary. Join us today to discover your purpose in this rewarding field.
Application Process
To apply for admission to our life-changing 10-week program, please complete our application form below. Feel free to share as much or as little information as you’re comfortable with at this stage. Our Veteran Program Coordinator will reach out to guide you through the application process, answer any questions, and help you embark on a journey to a fulfilling career in the equine industry.
Each Elite Vocations program is held on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (8 am to 3 pm) for ten weeks. View our Program Calendar for upcoming course dates.

Qualifying Criteria
Our program is tailored to empower Veterans who are determined to make significant, positive changes in their lives.

Program Calendar
Each Veterans Vocational Horsemanship Program runs for 10 weeks, on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday*
*exceptions are made for certain federal holidays including the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Program days that fall on these dates are rescheduled to a later date in the week(s) that is convenient for the participants.