“Veterans and Equines Together…Strong”
For Those Who Have Given So Much
Are you looking for an alternative to therapy?
As strong supporters of our armed forces we are dedicated to giving back. We want to provide a fun and safe space to where veterans can reduce your stress and anxiety. Horses provide plenty of opportunity to relax and feel engaged.
Announcing the “VETS” PROGRAM Veterans & Equines Together Strong Benefits To Participating Veterans:
- Developing a strong work ethic through dedication, time, and effort in caring for horses
- Fostering self-esteem and self-confidence through learning to care for and communicate with the horse
- Helping better understand the role of non-verbal communication cues in our interactions with one another
- Enhancing self-awareness and how our behaviors affect others
- Improved balance and coordination
- Improved breathing and circulation
- Boosting self-confidence and self-esteem
- Reduction in tension and anxiety
- Improvement in memory and sequencing abilities
- Opportunities for positive interpersonal relationships
- Feeling of community with supportive veterans
What Horse Empower Asks in Return:
- Honest, transparent sharing of your experience
- Your input and insights into continuing to improve the VETS program
Why Horse Empower? Horse Empower is an equine-assisted learning and therapy company in Durango. We proudly help individuals, schools, businesses, non-profit organizations, and we are expanding to fit the needs of veterans in our Four Corners community. We are experts in the field and have a personal interest in transferring the benefits of Equine Assisted Learning to our honored Veteran community.
