Horses for Heroes

Our Horses for Heroes program addresses the special rehabilitative needs of military personnel recovering from injuries sustained in the line of duty, such as traumatic brain injuries, amputation and PTSD.  The specific objectives of the therapy vary based on each rider’s individual needs.

Physical benefits include:  

stretching of spastic muscles

increased range of motion in the joints

improved respiration and circulation

reduction of abnormal movement patterns

sensory integration   

The psychological benefits often include:

improved self-confidence

development of patience

emotional control

self-discipline

sense of normality

decreased anxiety    

OPPORTUNITY FOR AMERICAN VETERANS

Thanks to the DAV Charitable Service Trust we are able to offer therapeutic horseback riding to military veterans with disabilities such as traumatic brain injuries, amputations, visual impairments and spinal cord injuries.  For additional information, please contact Nancy Beers at (719) 495-3908 or Beers@pptrc.org. 

 'Healing Horses Help Military Personnel And Veterans With Disabilities'

by KRDO Jon Karroll

Story & Video

One participant told us that therapeutic riding has “increased my enjoyment of life”.

http://www.projecthealinghorse.com                                 

Project Healing Horse raises money and promotes therapeutic riding to heal our wounded veterans.  At facilities across the country, we honor those who have given so much and we share our love of horses.