About Us

The Greater Vision of WarHorses for Heroes

The WarHorses for Heroes vision extends beyond the therapeutic setting. As veterans demonstrate their progress through the program, they will be given opportunities to volunteer or to become staff with WarHorses for Heroes. Those who are interested will be encouraged to participate in horse showing competitions and group activities with civilians. The horse community is global, and by integrating veterans into the greater horse community, we aim to provide them with a sense of grounding and connection wherever they go.

“Horses are ideal therapy partners for mental and physical healing”

What is Equine-Assisted Therapy?

Equine-assisted therapy incorporates activities involving horses, including grooming, groundwork and horseback riding, into mental health or physical injury rehabilitation. The activities are designed to provide the opportunity for veterans to set and achieve skills-based goals, and to create relationships with the horses and with fellow veterans, allowing them to build their confidence, stability and connections. The instructors at WarHorses for Heroes carefully design their activities with mental health professionals, our horses, and our clients to best help the heroes of our country heal, both emotionally and physically.


Equine-Assisted Therapy Benefits Veterans with Mental Illness

As a therapy partner for those with mental illness, a horse is intuitive and non-judgmental, providing a trusting and open environment for processing and healing. Working towards measurable and achievable goals in a lesson program provides a sense of purpose and accomplishment, and helping other veterans and working alongside them allows veterans to experience different roles and build new relationships. This is often an important step towards rebuilding hope and stability after trauma.
Veterans with histories of depression or PTSD who participate in equine assisted therapy experience consistent improvement in depression symptoms and increased sociability.


Equine-Assisted Therapy Benefits Veterans with Physical Disabilities

Horseback riding benefits the rehabilitation process because the rhythm of a horse’s gait is similar to that of a human’s. It provides the sensation of movement to those with severe injuries affecting mobility.
Veterans with spinal cord injuries or other physical disabilities experience improved muscle strength and better balance after participating in equine assisted therapy programs.

Meet Some of the Leadership

Pearson Allen
DIRECTOR, CO-FOUNDER
Trey Lawson
PRESIDENT, CO-FOUNDER, INSTRUCTOR
Billy Anderson
INSTRUCTOR
The people and equines of WarHorses for Heroes make up an ever-growing family that strives to serve our veterans in every way possible. Our instructors and volunteers create a safe and therapeutic environment while keeping it fun and relaxed.
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SEE WHAT SOME PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THE PROGRAM…
When you start talking to these veterans and hear their stories, how much the people and horses have helped them, given them hope… You can’t help but fall in love with the program. It’s become so much more than just a program, it’s a loving and supportive community. I’m so proud to be a member…
I’ve lost one of my Marines, and a few others in the unit, to suicide. My closest loss was an amazing Marine and brother, but his demons from what we had to do over there was more than he could bear. He was my brother and I miss him every day. Had there been a…

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WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW PEOPLE TO HELP WITH LESSONS, TAKING CARE OF THE HORSES, AND OTHER TYPES OF SUPPORT! COME JOIN OUR EVER-GROWING FAMILY!

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