Warrior Program

Our Warriors Program is specifically designed for veterans and first responders who carry the invisible wounds of service. Every Friday, our facility becomes a quiet sanctuary where heroes can find peace, connection, and understanding among others who share similar experiences.

Warrior Program Application Form

A Sanctuary for Those Who Served

We serve approximately 40 veterans weekly through our Veterans Helping Veterans model, where volunteers are often veterans themselves. This peer support creates an environment of authentic understanding and trust that is difficult to find elsewhere. Our program recognizes that healing looks different for everyone—some participants ride, others prefer ground activities, and many simply find peace in the quiet presence of horses.

Program Features

  • Dedicated Friday sessions in a quiet, respectful environment
  • Veterans Helping Veterans volunteer model
  • Quarterly appreciation luncheons and community events
  • Memorial wall with 175+ veteran memorial stars
  • Flexible participation based on individual comfort levels
  • No cost to participants -Ever

Program Features

  • Dedicated Friday sessions in a quiet, respectful environment
  • Veterans Helping Veterans volunteer model
  • Quarterly appreciation luncheons and community events
  • Memorial wall with 175+ veteran memorial stars
  • Flexible participation based on individual comfort levels
  • No cost to participants -Ever

Where Warriors Find Peace

Our horses possess an extraordinary ability to sense and respond to human emotions. For veterans dealing with PTSD, anxiety, depression, or the challenges of transitioning back to civilian life, horses offer a unique form of therapy that doesn't require words. The rhythmic motion of riding, the responsibility of caring for horses, and the simple act of being present with these gentle animals can provide profound healing.

Program Activities

  • Horsemanship training and skill development
  • Riding instruction adapted to physical abilities
  • Horse care and grooming responsibilities
  • Ground work and natural horsemanship techniques
  • Quiet time and reflection with horses
  • Peer support and fellowship opportunities

The Healing Environment

Every Friday, our facility transforms into a specialized environment designed for veterans' unique needs. We maintain a quieter atmosphere, limit distractions, and ensure that all interactions are respectful of military culture and experience. Our volunteers understand trauma, respect boundaries, and create space for healing to happen naturally.

The Healing Environment

Every Friday, our facility transforms into a specialized environment designed for veterans' unique needs. We maintain a quieter atmosphere, limit distractions, and ensure that all interactions are respectful of military culture and experience. Our volunteers understand trauma, respect boundaries, and create space for healing to happen naturally.

Building Bridges, Not Walls

The Warriors Program creates lasting connections between participants, fostering a sense of brotherhood and belonging that extends far beyond our Friday sessions. Through quarterly appreciation events, memorial services, and informal gatherings, we've watched isolated veterans rediscover their sense of purpose and community.

"I came home from Afghanistan carrying wounds that nobody could see. I'd tried traditional therapy, but nothing seemed to help. My first Friday at Champ's Heart, I just sat on the fence and watched. Larry never pressured me to do anything I wasn't ready for. Eventually, I started helping with the horses, then riding. It's hard to explain, but these horses helped me find peace I hadn't felt in years. More than that, I found a group of guys who understood what I'd been through. We've become family."

- Marine Veteran, Tom S.