Warrior Herd™ Services
Project Horse offers individual and group equine assisted therapy and wellness services for Veterans, Active Duty Military, First Responders and their families.
Due to the generosity of our supporters and sponsors, needs-based funding is available.
Individual and Group Equine Therapy and Wellness
No riding is involved — Participants and horses partner in “groundwork” that is related to mental health topics of interest to each individual or group.
*Due to liability concerns, Project Horse is unable to accommodate service animals on our leased property.
PROJECT HORSE AWARDED FEDERAL GRANT TO HELP VETERANS
awarded by U.S. Department of Veterans Services
GRANT PERIOD ENDS Sept. 30, 2021
Equine assisted therapy services delivered under our grant award from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are intended to serve Veterans, as well as members of the Armed Forces with mental health-related disabilities. Our individual and group equine assisted therapy services address challenges related to military service that keep getting in the way of your mental wellness — like Post Traumatic Stress, MST, Traumatic Brain Injury, depression and generalized anxiety.
Equine therapy is a highly effective option for addressing mental health issues related to military service and is an effective alternative for individuals who struggle with traditional “talk therapy”.
Project Horse employs a trauma-informed and trauma-sensitive approach in delivering all services. We focus on identifying and promoting a Veteran’s or military service member’s internal strengths and resources, in order to supplement coping skills, reduce anxiety, promote mindfulness, and enhance genuine connection to others. All of this occurs through a variety of guided and non-guided interactions with our therapy horses.
You do not have to talk about your feelings or your past experiences to get better at Project Horse. Working with our herd and facilitating team lets you find the peace and healing you need, and deserve, without ever having to relive any traumatic experiences.
We employ an evidence-based approach in the delivery of our services. All Warrior Herd participants must complete two to three brief intake and outtake surveys. Because the surveys are statistically-validated, they give an objective measure of participant outcomes and overall program success. According to Project Horse’s historical data, 100% of past Warrior Herd participants who completed the program reported a reduction in anxiety and an improvement in symptoms associated with PTS(D), and 95% of Warrior Herd participants reported gaining one or more skills from their interactions with the horses that are helping them manage debilitating symptoms and improve daily life.
Project Horse’s Warrior Herd™ offers a variety of services:
Family Wellness & Connection Workshops: Warrior Herd™ family-focused workshops help Veterans and their family members reconnect, in order to strengthen relationships and foster mutual understanding and acceptance. With only one family participating at a time, workshops are built around your family’s specific goals and needs.
Psychotherapy & Crisis Intervention: Individualized equine-assisted psychotherapy services for Veterans to treat PTS, suicidal ideation, depression, and related symptoms. Services are provided on an individual basis, tailored to the treatment needs and goals of each Veteran. The Warrior Herd™ therapy intervention is typically 5 to 10 sessions held once weekly, designed to minimize debilitating symptoms, rebuild internal reserves, experience positive growth, and identify on-going supports.
Group Wellness & Recreation: Part-day Warrior Herd™ group visits designed to connect with our therapy horses, in a relaxing pastoral setting. The visits offer opportunities for Veterans to engage in post traumatic growth and personal development, through a variety of engaging and fun non-riding activities with the horses. Each visit includes both individual experiences as well as group team-building experiences with the therapy herd. Every group establishes its own goals for the visit, and family members can be included if desired.
we proudly offer All Warrior Herd™ programs free of charge.
To apply, please fill out a brief, confidential application. We will follow up within 5 business days, and notify every applicant whether they are accepted or have a wait-list status. Thank you.
We invite Veterans from all branches of service to participate in Warrior Herd™, and to share in the healing and restorative environment we offer at Project Horse.
WE Thank our generous sponsors
