Veterans & First Responders

Our equine-assisted programs help increase self-esteem, build trust, and reduce feelings of anxiety and isolation for individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Leaders of top veteran organizations, such as Home Base Veteran & Family Care, as well as participants themselves, call their experience “life-changing” and “life-saving.”

Benefits can include:

  • Reduced anxiety/stress levels
  • Increased confidence/self-esteem
  • Increased sense-of-self
  • Reduced symptoms of depression & PTSD
  • Decreased feelings of isolation
  • Improved balance, coordination, and strength

From the basics of grooming and understanding horse behavior to bonding and building trust, we offer a range of equine-assisted activities to suit every individual group’s needs.

Experiences typically include:

  • Basic horsemanship
  • Paddock Encounter (horses in their natural environment)
  • Grooming/Leading (affection/reassurance)
  • At Liberty (contactless communication)
  • Bareback/Trail Riding (Improving connection)
  • Drill Team Experience (teamwork & camaraderie)
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Ironstone Stories: Barry Boykins

For Barry, our weekly veterans program was the start of his journey to peace. Hear his story and learn how Ironstone Farm helps veterans like Barry heal from the invisible wounds of war.

“Far exceeded anything that I have done in years and years. I truly wish that I knew about something like this years ago. I was the happiest I’ve been in years.”
- Brad C (veteran)

Our Partners 

Multiple Formats Available

We offer individualized programming to meet the needs of every group.
Half-Day // Full Day // Multi-Day // Overnight

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(978) 475-4056

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