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Journey with H.O.O.V.E.S.

Horses Healing Heroes!

At H.O.O.V.E.S., we help our service men and women who have lost hope to heal, regain control, and return to the lives they've fought to protect.​

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LEARN ABOUT WHAT WE DO...

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Our 5-Day Healing Intensives

H.O.O.V.E.S. Healing Intensives are a unique experience that isn't offered anywhere else in the world. What makes this program different is the tools we teach 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. Peer led. Family-focused. Sustainable.

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The Patriot Project

The Patriot Project is dedicated to providing equine-assisted healing for tweens and teens. Our innovative approach combines relationship-building activities with horses that help to build self-esteem, communication skills, and self-awareness.

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Our 2-Day Wellness Workshops

This two-day event aims to help veterans, enhance wellness, improve communication, and manage stress in an immersive, hands-on workshop with horses. FREE TO VETERANS!​​

September 12 & 13

September 21 & 22

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Miles 2 Freedom

This program provides a healthy alternative for veterans to overcome substance abuse, process trauma, cope with stress, connect to a like-minded community, and build new skills through cycling adventures. 

What We Do...

HOW WE DO IT AND THE IMPACT...

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Our Leadership Team

Along with our amazing volunteers, this group of professional and caring individuals bring their expertise to our table. From being behind the scenes to being on the front lines, we are thankful for their contributions.

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Our Volunteers

Our dedicated volunteers are the heart of our organization! They are a community of like-minded individuals who work together to make sure that our organization runs with the best care and consistency for our animals, facility, programs, and events.

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Our Horses & Animal Team

Our equine and animal partners help to make everything happen. While our horses do the majority of the work, our other animals provide support as well. We are so grateful for these companions who help our veterans heal. 

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Our Powerful Impact

Our equine-assisted healing programs have led to remarkable outcomes, that includes over a 91% reduction in suicidal ideation among our participants.

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AND HOW YOU CAN JOIN OUR MISSION...

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Be a Hero for A Veteran

The entire H.O.O.V.E.S. program is funded by donors just like you! With your contributions, we can continue the mission to provide life-saving tools to our veterans. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO VETERANS AND THEIR SPOUSES AT NO COST TO THEM - YEP! ZERO!​

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Join Our Save 22 Club

22 veterans take their lives every day. That's why we started the Save 22 Club! This club is an exclusive subscription membership for those who appreciate the sacrifice veterans have made for our freedom, and want to give back. 

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Attend Graduations

Attending a H.O.O.V.E.S. Veteran Healing Intensive Graduation Ceremony for our participants is a profound way to show your support and honor their journey. Many of these participants come from distant states, often without their family and friends present, making your presence even more meaningful.

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Be a Hero for a Horse

Choose any of our horses, but you may choose any of our farm animals to adopt. All donations go directly towards sponsoring the diet, enrichment, and health of your chosen animal! While full care for a horse is $300 per month, you may make your sponsorship for any amount that suits you!

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ENDORSEMENTS FROM OUR ALUMNI...

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"How Shire Horse, May, ...a dangerous horse, helped me with relationships and intimacy."
...Tim Sixberry, US Army Sergeant Major (Ret.)

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT H.O.O.V.E.S.

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OUR JOURNEY STORY...

What started out as one woman learning to heal herself through training a wild mustang turned into life-changing healing for countless who suffer from depilating emotional post-traumatic stress.

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Watch this video to learn the amazing Story of H.O.O.V.E.S. and how we got to where we are today as told by our founder, Amanda Held.

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OUR PARTNERS...

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