Heroes & Horses

STAR’s Heroes & Horses program is uniquely challenging for veterans with disabilities facing issues like TBI, PTSD, amputation, sensory loss or other conditions as a result of their service

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

For more information about STAR's Heroes & Horses program, please call 865-988-4711 or email.

Heroes & Horses Social Hour Support Needed:

For the past several years, our weekly Heroes & Horses Social Hour has been supported by generous community partners and has become an important part of our Fridays—bringing connection and conversation to our veterans, volunteers, and supporters.

With the recent retirement of the group that faithfully supported this program, we are seeking new organizations, groups, or individuals interested in helping us continue this weekly social hour. A sign-up link is included below for anyone interested in getting involved.

Interested in volunteering?

Volunteers in this program are fellow service men and women who understand the military mindset thus providing a sense of camaraderie. All Veterans & Active Duty personnel are encouraged to volunteer - training is provided.

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 call 865-988-4711 or email our Volunteer Manager.