A Therapeutic Riding and Equine Assisted Learning program for Veterans with disabilities or other special challenges in East Tennessee.
Partnering with horses provides a wealth of therapeutic benefits such as:
Veterans facing various issues including but not limited to TBI, amputation, sensory loss and/or PTSD can benefit from this extraordinary program.
For more information about this program and to sign up, please contact STAR at 865.988.4711 or email our Director of Services.
Download our brochure here.
Partnering with horses provides a wealth of therapeutic benefits such as:
- Improving balance & coordination
- Strengthening core & muscle tone
- Increasing self-esteem and confidence
- Providing relaxation and stress relief
- Networking with other veterans
- Opportunity to learn something new
- Relationship Building
Veterans facing various issues including but not limited to TBI, amputation, sensory loss and/or PTSD can benefit from this extraordinary program.
For more information about this program and to sign up, please contact STAR at 865.988.4711 or email our Director of Services.
Download our brochure here.
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VOLUNTEERS
Calling All Veterans & Active Duty Personnel!
Volunteers in this program are fellow veterans who understand the military mindset thus helping the participants feel a sense of camaraderie.
Requirements:
For more information, please contact the volunteer coordinator at 865.988.4711 or via email.
Volunteers in this program are fellow veterans who understand the military mindset thus helping the participants feel a sense of camaraderie.
Requirements:
- Physically capable of jogging short distances and lifting
- Commitment of one hour per week for 6-10 weeks
- Horse experience is not required
For more information, please contact the volunteer coordinator at 865.988.4711 or via email.
