PURPOSE & PROGRAMS
We provide FULLY SPONSORED weekly horsemanship training & camaraderie with our volunteer veterans team for military veterans of all eras & active service members who suffer from visible or unseen wounds of combat or service, including spouses, children, significant others or caregivers. Expect to spend half a day at the farm weekly!
Free Programs for families & children of actively deployed service personnel.
Free Programs for families of those lost in combat or to suicide.
Free Half-day or Full-day Equine Assisted Learning Clinics for groups with their own clinicians.
WE DO NOT CHARGE THE VA / VET CENTERS / ANYONE FOR OUR SERVICES.
All sessions facilitated by PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors.
- we are committed to you for as long as it takes -
Disclaimer: Please note that while there are multiple positive "therapeutic effects" derived from participation in our programs - such as improved well-being, stress reduction, relaxation, relationship building and much, much more, our Weekly Horsemanship Programs do not offer any type of formal therapy, we have no Mental Health Professionals on our staff and our facility is not a therapy clinic in any way or form. Programs strive to facilitate improved re-integration into civilian and family life as participants benefit from a horse-human bond and overcome personal obstacles through the natural environment that is a horse farm with all its earthy, natural and straightforward learning possibilities.
GroundworkHorsemanship sessions include developing progressive understanding of and safety around horses & interpreting horse behavior; effective horse handling, leading & in-hand grazing; horse grooming & care.
There is a specific task & goal oriented progression to the sessions, building on the foundation of safety & understanding of the equines, advancing in groundwork such as natural horsemanship techniques, lungeing & round penning. Learning new skills, working together and partnering with these majestic animals have incredibly positive effects on all participants and volunteers and this is what our programs are all about. |
Barn & Farm ActivitiesFarm upkeep missions for those who are interested in physical activities. Could include stall, barn & pasture maintenance tasks, riding arena upkeep, forest trail clearing and other equestrian facility needs.
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Horseback RidingOptional Riding Lessons may include developing horseback riding skills on the walk, trot & canter - dependent on each individual participant's goals.
English & Western riding. Most lessons will be taught in the large outdoor arena, or in the indoor facility if the weather requires, with possibilities for open field and trail rides for participants who progress to advanced levels. NJ is a no-fault state for all equestrian activities (NJ Statute 15) A body weight limit applies for riding dependent upon available horse size. |
2017 Formation
Project Horses for Forces EIN # 82-2363078
Stationed at: 245A Old Turnpike Road (County Road 517), Califon, NJ 07830
Mail: P.O. Box 329, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
Our Commitment to Good Stewardship:
Stationed at: 245A Old Turnpike Road (County Road 517), Califon, NJ 07830
Mail: P.O. Box 329, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
Our Commitment to Good Stewardship:
