Military Horsemanship Program
2024 Sessions
Classes currently offered on Mondays
- 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (with 15 minute break)
Session 3: September 30 -November 11th (no class October 14th)
This program is open to veterans and active military individuals.
Benefits
Social: The ranch and classroom setting provides a safe and peaceful environment for wounded military and veterans to share issues and fears. They bond in a non-judgmental atmosphere with fellow veterans, the equines and volunteers.
Cognitive: Wounded military and veterans working with and around horses learn the proper sequence of completing tasks to ensure that the horses remain cooperative and responsive. Good judgment is needed in making decisions during activities around the horse and when riding or participating in other Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT). The order and directions required to develop riding skills are familiar strategies to veterans and wounded military personnel.
Emotional: Bonding with a large animal can be emotionally satisfying and comforting. Wounded military and veterans have found a great deal of relief in the grooming of a horse. The repetitive motion proves soothing to individuals with anxiety issues.
Cost: 100% free
6-week military horsemanship class: Horsemanship is the introduction to horses, learning how to enjoy, groom, and lead horses. No experience needed.
Free Rein introduced a Military Horsemanship Program beginning in 2013, this program offers military veterans the chance to participate in horsemanship with their peers in a safe and nurturing environment.
Location: 6919 N. Walnut Spokane WA 99217 (Near Bigelow & Argonne)
To learn more about our Military Program and whether it might be appropriate for yourself or someone you care about, please contact us at info@freereinspokane.org.