Horses & Heroes Inc.

Horses & Heroes Inc. Horses & Heroes is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization. Kansas City's premier equine & alternative th

Horses & Heroes provides 8-week equine assisted counseling, equine assisted EMDR, and a menu of alternative integrative therapies designed to heal the whole body.

Did you know? Ground-based equine therapy helps reduce anxiety, strengthen communication, and rebuild trust. Our horses ...
11/19/2025

Did you know? Ground-based equine therapy helps reduce anxiety, strengthen communication, and rebuild trust. Our horses mirror what you carry, helping you understand emotions in real time.

11/18/2025

šŸŽ¤šŸ“ Caption this: ā€œWhen the barn playlist hits the emotional power-ballad sectionā€¦ā€

Sometimes your strongest breakthrough happens while standing still. At our ranch, horses roam freely and invite you in. ...
11/16/2025

Sometimes your strongest breakthrough happens while standing still. At our ranch, horses roam freely and invite you in. They reflect whatā€™s beneath the surface and help you reconnect with yourself. šŸŒ¾šŸ“

11/15/2025

H&H offers eight hours of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy at no cost to active military, veterans, and first responders. Your donation keeps healing accessible for heroes whoā€™ve given so much.

Horses & Heroes, along with several other Military Designated National programs, collaborated with Eagala and the Vetera...
11/14/2025

Horses & Heroes, along with several other Military Designated National programs, collaborated with Eagala and the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, to provide mental health services and collect paired sample T-tests for this research.

https://mcusercontent.com/a2b68d042b43720f787078984/files/048204b3-6fef-f9af-87f7-855ac73a0985/Journal_Research_Paper_Eagala.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawOEKkxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4VFZVSTJ1V1laY3FoNlgyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsmc5GYLo7vI_S4YMw9f9j__LEuix8kHSVKVqOtfZ0zn2CGoUvB1v-Qmszza_aem_Nv7RAb0grBpW6s8i_27DfQ

Honored to be part of the scientific community, studying, evaluating, and validating the impacts of equine-assisted psychotherapy.
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The herd at H&H isnā€™t just hanging out in a pasture ā€” theyā€™re partnering in profound transformation. Our rescued horses ...
11/14/2025

The herd at H&H isnā€™t just hanging out in a pasture ā€” theyā€™re partnering in profound transformation. Our rescued horses carry stories of abandonment and neglect, and they meet your story without judgment. Healing starts here, at your pace. šŸ“šŸ’™

Did you know horses can sense your heartbeat from up to 4 feet away? šŸ“šŸ’“ Their sensitivity allows them to mirror human em...
11/12/2025

Did you know horses can sense your heartbeat from up to 4 feet away? šŸ“šŸ’“ Their sensitivity allows them to mirror human emotionsā€”calming us when weā€™re anxious and connecting with us when words fall short. Thatā€™s why equine therapy is such a powerful tool for healing.

Congratulations to the individual veterans and responders who completed their Introduction to Equine Services group toda...
11/12/2025

Congratulations to the individual veterans and responders who completed their Introduction to Equine Services group today. They are primed and ready to start their individual sessions.
Let the healing beginšŸ„°

Today we honor the heroes who servedā€”and those still finding peace within. šŸ“šŸ’™Thank you for your courage. We ride with yo...
11/11/2025

Today we honor the heroes who servedā€”and those still finding peace within. šŸ“šŸ’™
Thank you for your courage. We ride with you.

11/11/2025

1 in 10 men experience depression or anxiety, and less than half ever get help. (ADAA)

For many men, itā€™s not because they donā€™t want to, itā€™s because of stigma and the societal expectations to push through and stay strong. Talking about whatā€™s really going on can feel impossible when youā€™ve spent years being told not to feel at all.

Thatā€™s where horses can make an impact.

Horses donā€™t hold the biases that are common with humans, which creates a safe space. This non-judgmental experience provides an opportunity for healing past traumas and provides present-moment connection. Studies show equine-assisted services can reduce symptoms of anxiety, PTSD, and depression by helping people reconnect to their emotions and rebuild trust (American Psychological Association, 2023; National Library of Medicine, 2022).

This , letā€™s change the conversation around men's mental health.

Healing starts with one small stepā€”or hoofprint. šŸ¾Take time for your mind today.
11/10/2025

Healing starts with one small stepā€”or hoofprint. šŸ¾
Take time for your mind today.

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Leavenworth, KS
66048

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Horses & Heroes is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization located in Kansas City providing Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) to members of the military and first responders at no cost.