Horses4Heroes
“There is something about the outside of the horse that’s good for the inside of a man.”
-Sir Winston Churchill
Horses4Heroes’ Back in the Saddle is a Life Skills workshop, using guided horse interaction to teach life skills such as: connection, trust, self confidence, communication, energy, respect, motivation, and problem solving.
Participants work with horses in various situations, all “in-hand”, which means you are guiding the horse with a lead rope (not riding!). In the later sessions, participants may do the exercises “under saddle”.
In addition to learning or being introduced to important life skills, participants will learn to safely handle horses, including the proper way to introduce yourself, and how to halter, lead, groom and saddle your horse.
Activities are adapted from “Equine Assisted Ground Activates and Tools”, produced by Horsework Education and used with their permission.
Lessons are lead by our equine instructor who is accompanied by a Mental Health Professional to provide additional emotional assistance. Victoria Acres volunteers also participate as needed to assist the instructor and help participants perform the activities and interactions with the horses.
Know an individual struggling? Please tell them about the program or make a donation in their honor. If you are interested in this program, please contact us to set up an informal meeting at the barn to see how we can help you.
Please consider reaching out to donate today to support this program!