PROGRAMS

Our second annual First Responder and Military Wellness Open House was a hit! Nearly fifty attendees (not counting the eight police comfort dogs), enjoyed Dog Yoga courtesy of Tao Dog Yoga, meeting our herd of horses, hiking our trails, line-dancing and raffles with Renee DiNino from iHeart Radio, and making cards for military with Blue Star Mothers. Though we have served the Veteran population for several years, we began supporting the First Responder population during the pandemic in appreciation for their essential worker status. The First Responder and Military program focus at High Hopes is wellness and self-care. Being around equine partners requires us to truly be in the moment, and often we find that individuals are willing to try this for their horses even if they aren’t willing to try it for themselves. If you are interested in wellness programs for first responders or military personnel in your life, please reach out to our Program Director, Chelsea Bourn, at cbourn@highhopestr.org.