When you save a life, they save many more.

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

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

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

 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 

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

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

 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. You honestly did.

- Veteran

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

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

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

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

 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

 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

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