Veteran Programs

Veteran Programs

Ironstone Farm has been recognized nationally for its work with military veterans and first responders, using equine interactions to reduce symptoms of PTSD, improve emotional regulation, and rebuild trust. In 2025, we served 300 veterans through our partnerships.

Our programs offered to veterans are half-day to full-day equine-facilitated learning (EFL) experiences and individual riding programs to provide relief, community, and connection for our military heroes facing trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder or other related challenges that come with transitioning from time in the service.

Why Equine-Facilitated Learning Works

Veterans entering our programs can find a time of respite to build connections and sense of belonging through meaningful, mindful interactions that allow for mental and emotional healing.

Benefits include:

  • Post-traumatic-stress-disorder and depression relief 
  • Emotional resilience and regulation
  • Reduced anxiety 
  • Increased mindfulness
  • Build trust and peer connection
  • Enhanced communication 
  • Improved confidence
Programs

Ironstone Farm holds several partnerships with veteran organizations to aid in recruitment for our day programs. Our 2026  partnerships are currently with Home Base, Manchester VA and Jamaica Plain VA.

Other programs include group riding sessions ran by a licensed instructor through The HERD Institute. For questions about our programs, contact EAP@Ironstonefarm.org or call 978-475-4056 x106 to reach the program manager.

Interested In Our Veteran Programs?

Our veteran programs are offerred year-round with the exception of July and August. Admissions are rolling and one can sign up any time throughout the year. Send a message if you are interested in joining a session or for more information and someone from the programs team will reach out to you for the next steps.

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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 / Therapeutic Riding Sessions

Eap@IronstoneFarm.org
(978) 475-4056 x106

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