About
At A Hero and a Horse, we believe in the extraordinary power of human-animal connection. Our mission is to rescue and rehabilitate draft horses that were once destined for slaughter and transform them into therapy animals that bring healing to veterans, first responders, and at-risk youth.
Our Story
Founded by a retired Afghanistan combat veteran turned psychiatric nurse practitioner, A Hero and a Horse grew out of a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with PTSD and the healing power of working with horses in a natural, casual environment. What began with one rescued horse is gradually becoming a sanctuary of hope and transformation for humans and animals alike.
Who We Serve
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Veterans and First Responders: We offer equine therapy and a therapeutic environment to help individuals living with PTSD reconnect with themselves, their families, and their communities.
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At-Risk Youth: By participating in our operations, teens and young adults from foster care and social services programs gain valuable life skills, a sense of purpose, and hope for a brighter future.
Our Impact
Through therapeutic activities, we promote healing, resilience, and personal growth while advocating for animal welfare and youth development. Every life touched—human or horse—becomes part of a larger story of redemption and renewal.

We believe all women can embrace who they are,
can define their future, and can change the world.
Our Mission
At A Hero and a Horse, we transform lives through the healing bond between humans and horses. We rescue and rehabilitate draft horses destined for slaughter, retraining them as therapy animals to support veterans, first responders, and their families in overcoming the challenges of PTSD.
In addition, we empower at-risk teens and young adults from foster care and social service programs by involving them in our operations, teaching valuable skills, fostering responsibility, and inspiring them to contribute positively to their communities.
Through these efforts, we promote healing, resilience, and hope, while advocating for animal welfare and the development of future generations.


Our Vision
We envision a world where every rescued horse finds a purpose, every hero finds healing and renewed strength, and every at-risk youth discovers their worth and potential.