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Veteran working with Rusty

 
 

Veterans Horse Program
Healing and Transformation Through Equine Connection

About the Program

Founded by Amy Foster, a dedicated Army veteran, the Veterans Horse Program at Unbridled Performance provides transformative equine-assisted coaching and learning experiences for veterans and their families. Located on a serene 34-acre farm in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, this program leverages the profound connection between humans and horses to promote healing, self-awareness, and personal growth.

Why Horses?

Horses are extraordinary animals with a unique ability to mirror human emotions and behaviors. Their honest and immediate feedback offers unparalleled opportunities for self-discovery and personal development. Working with horses has been shown to reduce stress, alleviate symptoms of PTSD, and enhance overall well-being. Horses help veterans develop essential skills such as empathy, self-acceptance, and emotional regulation.

Our Offerings

  • Equine-Assisted Coaching: Partnership with a person in a transformative process that inspires them to maximize their personal potential by helping people develop their personal capabilities, interpersonal skills and capacity to understand and emphasize with others.

  • Therapeutic Horsemanship: Similar to the equine coaching. Interactive sessions that include herd observation, grooming, and training, designed to foster mindfulness, communication, and resilience.

Program Benefits

  • Restores hope and optimism

  • Improves self-awareness and emotional regulation

  • Reduces anxiety and hypervigilance

  • Enhances empathy, resilience, and communication skills

Veteran Organizations we Partner With:

We are proud to collaborate with Jim Skal, the Executive Director of Outdoor Immersion (OI), a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting the mind, body, and spirit of veterans. From the moment we met, it was clear that the Good Lord had brought us together, enabling us to achieve far more together than we ever could alone.

To support OI's mission, we offered full access to our 34-acre farm, which features scenic hiking trails, a serene pond, an equestrian center, and a meeting room. Additionally, I provide my services as an equine-assisted coach. Our partnership officially launched this past April with an open house, and we are now actively scheduling sessions for veterans and their families.

We are excited to expand our reach and are seeking partnerships with other faith-based veteran organizations to touch the lives of even more veterans. Together, we can make a lasting impact.

Testimonials

"This was the most powerful learning experience I have ever participated in. It was truly transformational." – Martha E., Leadership Program Faculty

"The connection with the horses helped me feel present and grounded. It’s an experience I’ll never forget." – Joe M., Army Veteran

Get Involved

Your support is vital to the success of the Veterans Horse Program. Whether through donations or volunteering, you can help change lives.

  • Volunteer Opportunities: Horse care, barn maintenance, administrative support, or event assistance.

  • Donations: Each horse costs approximately $3,500 annually for care. Monthly donations provide consistent support and sustainability for our program.

Contact Us

Visit us at: 2496 US Route 30, Hookstown, PA 15050
Email: info@unbridledperformance.com | Phone: (412) 812-5901