Horses Healing Heroes is a nonprofit organization that provides equine-assisted psychotherapy, learning, and support programs for veterans, first responders, military families, and others facing trauma and life challenges. Through guided interactions with horses in a therapeutic setting, the organization provides structured experiences focused on emotional healing, personal growth, and healthier relationships.
What They Do
Horses Healing Heroes uses Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) to support individuals dealing with trauma, stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Its programs focus on coping skills, communication, confidence, and emotional resilience.
The organization offers several specialized programs. BREAK FREE focuses on identifying and overcoming obstacles that can interfere with personal growth and recovery. HERO provides support for veterans, active-duty military personnel, first responders, and their families through equine-assisted experiences that promote connection, trust, and healing. DOWB (Discovering Our Worth and Beauty) provides programming for women focused on personal growth and emotional wellness, while HEART (Horses Equine Assisted Recovery and Transformation) uses horse-centered activities to address life challenges and develop positive coping strategies.
The horses play a central role in each program. Rather than riding-focused activities, many sessions emphasize observation, groundwork, communication, and relationship-building exercises that give participants opportunities to examine their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
The organization serves participants in Herald, California, and surrounding communities in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys. Horses Healing Heroes, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with EIN 27-0186011. Additional information about its programs, events, and services is available at https://www.horseshealingheroes.org/.
Your Donation
When you donate your vehicle through NCS Vehicle Donations, proceeds go directly to Horses Healing Heroes to support equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning programs, horse care, facility operations, and services for veterans, first responders, military families, and other participants. The organization’s $10-per-month Stable Club, for example, funds day-to-day needs including veterinary and farrier services, continuing education and certifications, and feeding and care of the horses. Your vehicle donation contributes to the resources needed to provide these programs at no cost to veterans, law enforcement, and first responders. Free vehicle pickup is included, and your donation is 100% tax-deductible.
Thank You
Thank you for supporting Horses Healing Heroes through your vehicle donation. If you have questions about the donation process, vehicle eligibility, or tax receipts, please visit our FAQ page.
