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Stories Of Hope

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Horses As Healers

therapy horse sunny

Stories Of Hope

Sunny, the namesake of Sunny Creek Ranch, changed my life and continues to change the lives of those who work with her in our veteran equine program.

therapy-horse-Liver

Stories Of Hope

Liver is a registered Haflinger mare and she is 36 years young...

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Horses As Healers

Man in cowboy hat stands next to a woman in a round pen. An untacked sorrel horse stands next to them.

Horses As Healers

veteran Eric Yorty rides a horse at Horses for Heroes NM Cowboy Up

This unique program allows horses to help veterans ‘cowboy up’ and prepare for civilian life.

military veteran brushes chestnut horse

Stories Of Hope

I met Shiloh at a time when I thought there was no hope for me to enjoy life again...

woman with PTSD and anxiety hugs therapy horse

Stories Of Hope

Last summer I found myself in a really bad place. I was barely functional and could barely leave the house...

2018 Hope in the Saddle Therapy Horse of the Year Winner Willie poses with veteran rider at the McCormick Research Institute

Stories Of Hope

"Willie is an all-around kind of horse: therapy horse during the week, carriage pulling, rodeo trick-riding horse on weekends..."

woman sits on the grass with a dog in her lap and a sorrel horse laying down next to her

Stories Of Hope

My name is Amanda, and I am an Air Force veteran who nearly lost my life to PTSD...

Stephany Harrington runs barrels at the PAFRA Championship Rodeo.

Horses As Healers

A rodeo association created by military members for military members is making it possible for those who serve to compete in the sport despite the challenges of military life.