Equine-Assisted Veterans Services
Serving those who serve.
The goal of PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® is to make mounted and unmounted equine-assisted services available to any veteran or military personnel within or near their home communities. PATH Intl. certified instructors trained in serving veterans have built referral relationships with federal and non-federal veteran-serving organizations in all U.S. territories.
Benefits
Equine-assisted services of all types have proven effective for veterans and active service personnel. Some participate in therapeutic horsemanship including riding and driving, while others benefit from healing their trauma through psychotherapy or strengthening their bodies with physical therapy incorporating horses.
Depending on the type of service in which a veteran participates, there are various physical and psycho-social benefits.
- Strength
- Balance
- Coordination
- Flexibility
- Self-esteem
- Encouragement through regaining function and mobility
- Re-establishing social ties through engagement in team activities
Resources
Find resources and education to help your credentialed professionals and PATH Intl. Member Centers serve veterans
Veterans Brochure & Rack Card
Get an overview of PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® and how your center can help Veterans and military personnel. Download the rack card you can use at your center for those who are interested.
PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® Photo & Written Guidelines
Learn the PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® committees recommendations for how to best represent Veterans and military personnel visually and in writing.
Grants & Scholarships
Get an overview of PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® and how your center can help Veterans and military personnel.
Online Education
PATH International offers an assortment of online education to equip your center and staff to offer a Veterans program.
PATH Intl. EAP-PTSD Online Course
PATH Intl. Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)-PTSD for Veterans Online Course is available for purchase on demand! Help Veterans with PTSD symptoms achieve a better quality of life or start a program to help veterans with PTSD symptoms in your area. Click for background information and criteria.
Member Connection
Connect with other members, find PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® committee minutes and activities for your center. (You must be logged in to access Member Connection.)
Volunteer Committee
The PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® Committee is charged with developing, expanding and enhancing the PATH International Equine Services for Heroes programs across the country.
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Contact us
Questions? We’ll help you find answers.
Whether you have a question, a problem, an issue or just want to say “great job,” we’re here for you! Reach out to Danielle Seybert, Programs Coordinator, and let us know what’s on your mind.
The only time I don’t feel pain is when I’m riding in the saddle.