Peer-Reviewed Research Findings
Veterans began the program with an average PTSD score of 55 on the PCL-5 (scores above 33 indicate probable PTSD).
After just five days, the average score dropped to 25 — below the clinical cutoff.
53% of participants no longer met the criteria for PTSD.
At 120 days post-program, the average score dropped even further to 21, proving the healing wasn’t temporary — it lasted.
Participants also reported significant reductions in depression, anxiety, and negative mood, along with measurable increases in psychological flexibility and positive emotion.
You Don't Have to Carry It Alone Anymore
H.O.O.V.E.S. delivers fully funded, 5-day, non-clinical, horse-guided Healing Intensives that restore nervous system regulation, relational trust, and empower your path forward.
What makes this program unique is the tools we teach are based on natural law. When you pair these lessons with the healing power of horses, what you get is a profound and life-changing shift.
May 12–17
July 21–26 (Families & Caregivers)
August 18–23
September 15–20
October 6–11
Testimonials
CLARK SABO, US Marine Veteran
"I had given up. I was at the end of the road and couldn't see a way forward. H.O.O.V.E.S. invested in me and in my healing, my journey, and my future. Because of that belief, the road ahead is now paved with clear intent and purpose."
Our Partners Make the Mission Possible
Every 5-Day Healing Intensive at H.O.O.V.E.S. is made possible by people who choose to show up through meals, support, or service. Each act creates a space where veterans, their families, and first responders can heal and move forward. Join us and be part of the impact.
MISSION PARTNERS
Financial contributions support specific programs, activities, and essential services, as well as general operations like workshops, facility upkeep, and staff support.
FOOD PARTNERS
Our food donors play a vital role in ensuring our veterans receive the proper nutrition needed to fuel their healing journey during our intensives.
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS
Those who give their time and helping hands are the heart of our community. Their dedication and hard work create a supportive environment where healing and connection thrive.
HEALING DOES NOT OCCUR IN FRAGMENTS
THE SANCTUARY
ADVANTAGE
At H.O.O.V.E.S., veterans remain onsite for the duration of the intensive — immersed in an environment intentionally designed for regulation and restoration.
This continuity supports:
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• Nervous system stabilization
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• Deep relational trust
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• Reintegration rather than interruption
The sanctuary is not aesthetic. It's strategic.
Environment is an active ingredient in healing.
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when veterans and horses come together for healing – here is the perfect time to see it for yourself.
