Horses 4 Heros
Horses 4 Heros
HORSES 4 HEROS
Veterans Horse Program
PonyUp4Kids Foundation’s Horses 4 Heroes program supports veterans by providing a calm, non-clinical environment where healing and connection can happen naturally through interaction with horses. Horses are highly responsive to human energy and body language, offering immediate, honest feedback that helps veterans rebuild trust, emotional regulation, and self-awareness—skills often impacted by trauma, stress, or transition to civilian life.
Through groundwork, grooming, guided movement, quiet presence and mounted activities with horses, veterans experience reduced stress, improved focus, and a renewed sense of purpose. The program emphasizes strengths, leadership, accountability, and connection rather than diagnoses or labels, allowing veterans to engage in personal growth at their own pace.
Horses 4 Heroes also fosters community. Veterans connect with others who understand shared experiences, reducing isolation and reinforcing a sense of belonging. By working alongside horses—partners who demand calm, clarity, and consistency—veterans rediscover confidence, resilience, and the ability to move forward with intention.
Plan Your Visit
Designed for veterans seeking healing and connection through equine-assisted activities, mounted or unmounted . This unique experience emphasizes mutual respect and understanding between horse and human, using proven methods. in a safe, supportive environment guided by compassionate professionals and equine partners.
Discover the Healing Power of Horses
At PonyUp4Kids, horses aren’t just saved — they become partners in healing. Our programs invite children, teens, adults, survivors of abuse & trauma, people in recovery, veterans & their families and individuals with special needs to experience the joy, strength, and comfort these horses bring. By signing up, you’ll step into a supportive community where every hoofbeat helps hearts grow stronger. Participation is open now — call or register today to begin your journey.