Our goal is to facilitate a positive and non-judgmental environment for participants and their families. Stockhands is a place where human and animal relationships can flourish through effective and creative equine-assisted therapeutic services.
April 27, 2024
Stockhands Horses for Healing Heroes’ Ball
National Veterans Memorial Museum
Join us as we honor the bravery, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of our first responders, military personnel, and veterans.
The event is now sold out, but you can still nominate a hero for the Wall of Heroes by clicking the button below.
Our Programs
-
![]()
Therapeutic Riding Lessons
-
![]()
Veterans Group
-
![]()
First Responders Group
-
![]()
Peer Support Groups
-
![]()
Harness & Hitch Driving
-
![]()
EmpowerED Learning
-
![]()
Corporate Team Building
-
![]()
Youth Field Trips
Your donations matter.
Stockhands exists thanks to the generosity of our donors, volunteers, and community partners. Your financial support helps us continue Making Forward Strides by empowering our organization to have a positive impact on the lives of our program participants and community.
As a registered 501(c)(3), your financial donation to Stockhands Horses for Healing is tax deductible.
-
![]()
“It makes me feel proud to have come this far. It makes me feel free and confident, and that helps a lot with more than just riding.”
Bella // program participant
-
![]()
“When I started volunteering I wasn’t in a position to do more than give my time. The growth that I’ve experienced and the time that I’ve dedicated here has helped me focus my life to a point where now I’m in a position to give more than just my time.”
Greg // volunteer + veteran
-
![]()
“We tried speech therapy, OT, art therapy, group therapy, we tried traveling groups—we tried everything—but didn’t get the results until she came here.”
Melissa // parent + volunteer
-
![]()
"Everyone tells me I’m different. I look at how I’ve grown as a person. I went from no end goal in life and not knowing who I am or what I want to actually having a future."
Luke // veteran
-
![]()
“Volunteering has really helped me. If you’re looking for something to do and a very rewarding experience, you’ll love it here.”
Joyce // volunteer
-
First and third Fridays of the month
6 to 8 p.m.
-
Second and fourth Fridays of the month
6 to 8 p.m.
-
Second Saturday of the month
1 to 4 p.m.