Who We Are |
Pennsylvania Warhorse is a Pennsylvania based not-for-profit corporation, established to help military and 1st responders suffering from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and TBI (traumatic brain injury). Statistics show that horses have a calming effect on the nerves, lower blood pressure, cause a chemical change in our brains and relieve stress. Participating military and 1st responders interact with our horses under the watchful eye of trained equine professionals. Horsemanship has a proven effect in helping people deal with stress and build better relationships and find a renewed value in their life. Even if they aren't horsemen or horsewomen they can benefit from what horses have to teach us.
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Pennsylvania Warhorse’s MissionPennsylvania Warhorse’s mission is to assist active military/veterans, 1st responders, and their families suffering from invisible, psychological wounds by providing confidential, action-based, equine-interspecies communication initiating immediate and empowering changes.
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Pennsylvania Warhorse’s Vision |
Pennsylvania Warhorse seeks to be part of the solution to the growing number of suicides, post-traumatic stress and other barriers to those suffering and assist them with leading happy, healthy lives.
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Our Goals
Pennsylvania Warhorse's goal is to help those suffering from and affected by PTSD and Help Off The Track Thoroughbred horses transition from the track to a new career. For those suffering from and affected by PTSD we want to provide a safe space for personal growth through equine assisted activities. For retiring thoroughbred race horses, they will be taken from the racetrack and Pennsylvania Warhorse rehabs them and rehomes them. As part of their rehabbing, the thoroughbreds help those suffering from mental stress and moral injuries. Racehorses are pushed to their absolute limit and when their careers end, finding their way presents challenges. This is very much like those faced by veterans when transitioning from military to civilian life. Our program will pair world-class veterans with world-class thoroughbreds.
PA Warhorse helped me master my emotions and increased my confidence through basic horsemanship. Some people choose to meditate when they need to take their mind off things. Some people choose to fly fish. I spend time with horses. ~ Stephannie R.
PA Warhorse helped me master my emotions and increased my confidence through basic horsemanship. Some people choose to meditate when they need to take their mind off things. Some people choose to fly fish. I spend time with horses. ~ Stephannie R.