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Carrying Heroes

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  • Home
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  • About Us
  • The Horses
  • Our Team
  • Testimonials
  • Meeting a Need
  • Merchandise
  • Rescue a Horse
  • Contact
  • Wish List

When you save a life, they save many more.

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testimonials

Incredibly healing

Something to look forward to

Something to look forward to

Learning to trust something that is so much bigger than me was incredibly healing. Wiley and Lieutenant helped me to let my guard down. During my time with them, I thought of nothing else. No worries or trauma. Just trust

and peace.

- Emergency Worker &

Veteran Family Member

Something to look forward to

Something to look forward to

Something to look forward to

For me coming out and spending time with you and the horses is like an escape from all the stressful things I have going on in my life. I had nothing to look forward to and life was really draining. Then I started coming out and just doing simple things like brushing and walking the horses. It makes me feel like I have something I can do to get away. I love spending time there. When I come out I'm able to just talk about anything and feel free to be myself. I truly love being around the horses and it's showed me that there are things to look forward to.

- Veteran Family Member

I truly felt Hope

Something to look forward to

trust and CONNECTION

Today was the first time I truly felt hope and smiled for real in a long time. Thank you for helping others like us. Thank you for giving us hope

- Surviving Spouse and First Responder

trust and CONNECTION

Learned so much about myself

trust and CONNECTION

 My favorite part was  establishing trust and connection with the horse.  Grateful for this program and for the opportunity to come learn, grow and be challenged   

- Family Member of First Responder 

Learned so much about myself

Learned so much about myself

Learned so much about myself

Today I worked with a new horse - helping each other and learning to work through our anxieties and building Trust. I learned so much today about myself as well as studying the personality of the horse...loving this program.
- Veteran

I would still be struggling

Learned so much about myself

Learned so much about myself

My aha moment was a random one and if I hadn’t been a part of the program, this is a big issue that I would still be struggling with. Honestly I’m just happy to be there to see what else comes full circle for me. 

- ER Nurse and Military Family Member

COMMUNICATION

connection and mental clarity

you saved my life

 I believe the communication styles I learned and how I choose to show up will directly impact all my relationships. It’s beneficial to translate the sensitivities and reactions of the horses into potential responses from people. 

 - Family Member of First Responder

you saved my life

connection and mental clarity

you saved my life

You saved my life. You honestly did.

- Veteran

connection and mental clarity

connection and mental clarity

connection and mental clarity

Your program is amazing! Allowing

first responders to have the

opportunity to come out and connect with your horses for mental clarity. I was able to connect so quickly with both your sweet horses, it made for such a stress less time in my life. Having the opportunity to unwind and feeling the loving connection those horses provide truly is a wonderful service.

- First Responder

WORTHINESS

took my mind off the stresses of work

connection and mental clarity

 What did I learn about myself? Worthiness. - Veteran Family Member 

took my mind off the stresses of work

took my mind off the stresses of work

took my mind off the stresses of work

I never knew that being around horses could provide such calmness

and tranquility. Getting to hangout

with the horses took my mind off the stresses of work. I really hope your service can help others like it has me.

- First Responder

RELAXING, CALMING, AND FUN

took my mind off the stresses of work

took my mind off the stresses of work

My family and I are so grateful for Carrying Heroes. Kelsi has been patient and very knowledgeable as we have begun learning about the horses. The time we have spent with her and the animals has been very relaxing, calming, and fun for the entire family. Carrying Heroes is an amazing organization and we cannot say enough good things about it!

- First Responder

helped my anxiety

helped my anxiety

helped my anxiety

 I have a lot of anxiety issues. Learning that animals that are much larger and more powerful than me also have anxiety issues... comforted me and helped me. - Veteran

boundaries

helped my anxiety

helped my anxiety

 I learned communication techniques and their difference in impact. I also learned how to create boundaries and vision with the horses and lead with confidence.  - Family Member of First Responder

I'm gonna be ok

helped my anxiety

i would recommend to anyone...

One bad thing after another kept

happening and I kept waiting for

something good to happen. Then I

came here. And that first time I felt

lighter. Then I started coming

regularly and I went, Ok...I'm gonna

be ok."

- Veteran Family Member

i would recommend to anyone...

i would recommend to anyone...

i would recommend to anyone...

I was fortunate enough to find

Carrying Heroes after some critical

incidents in my life. After learning

about the program, I decided to give it a try. I have not been around

horses and was quite apprehensive

at first. After a few visits with the

horses, I learned their behavior

would often mirror mine. If I was

anxious or scared, they could sense

this and would have their guard up. If I was calm and comfortable, they

would be as well. This allowed me to

focus on the horses, close off any

outside distractions, and enjoy my

time there. Kelsi and her team are

knowledgeable, friendly, and

nonjudgmental. They are truly there

to help you. I would highly

recommend this program to anyone experiencing difficulty in their life. Interacting with the horses was very therapeutic. It has given me a new perspective on myself, on life, and how I interact with others.

- Veteran & First Responder

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i would recommend to anyone...

and more!

 Those who spend time with our horses say they learn to trust more, become more confident, and grow in patience. They say they learn about themselves and get breakthroughs in other areas of life because of their time with us.  And they all say how peaceful it is just being with the horses. 

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words from our supporters

  "We wanted to donate to Carrying Heroes because we feel it's important what is being done to help our veterans and first responders. We are glad to help with such an amazing program!" - Robert Balke, United Shasta


 "Giving back to the community is in our nature.  During our 10 years in Redding, we have supported many charities. When we learned about Carrying Heroes and what they are trying to establish, we wanted to raise funds as well as awareness of their mission in Shasta County. Rescuing horses and using those animals to help first responders, emergency personnel and their families deal with their unique pressures of serving the community, touched our hearts." - Mike, Beve and Sara Mills 

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