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Veterans & First Responders Program Led by Veterans

The Armor Project is a structured, ground-based horsemanship program created for Veterans and First Responders who operate in high-stress, high-responsibility environments.

This is not a riding program. It is hands-on, skill-based work using horses to build awareness, confidence, and calm decision-making. Participants learn how posture, breath, boundaries, and timing influence outcomes – in real time – through clear, practical exercises.

No prior horse experience is required. Sessions are paced intentionally, and participation is always by choice.

Why Horses

Horses are large, sensitive animals that respond to clarity and consistency. They don’t react to rank or words alone – they respond to how someone shows up in the moment.

Working with horses on the ground provides immediate feedback and helps participants practice:

  • Staying focused under pressure
  • Maintaining clear boundaries
  • Adjusting calmly rather than reacting
  • Leading with steadiness and intention

These skills are practical and transferable to daily life and work.

Veteran during a private lesson grooming horse

What You Do

  • Ground-based handling and leading
  • Personal-space and boundary exercises
  • Controlled movement and stopping
  • Lunging and/or round pen work
  • Simple breath and focus techniques

No riding. No pressure to share. No performance expectations.

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Options Available

Private Lessons (1-on-1)

Private sessions offer individualized instruction and a quiet setting tailored to your comfort level and goals. This option is ideal if you are new to horses, prefer a more personal experience, or want to focus on specific skills.

Private sessions may include:

  • Horse approach, haltering, and safe handling
  • Grooming and building connection through routine care
  • Leading skills, boundaries, and personal space
  • Basic groundwork patterns to build communication and confidence
  • Lunging and/or round penning
  • Relaxation, breath, and focus techniques while working with the horse

Small Group Sessions

Small group sessions create a team atmosphere while still keeping instruction personal and supportive. Participants work alongside others who share similar life experience and service backgrounds.

Small group sessions may include:

  • Safety and horse behavior basics
  • Grooming and horse care as a grounding routine
  • Leading and teamwork exercises
  • Partner drills focused on communication, awareness, and calm responses
  • Lunging-and/or round penning
  • Optional group discussion and reflection (always participant-led)

Best for: Those who enjoy peer support and want a shared experience without a large crowd.

Community BBQ Day (Groundwork + Connection)

Our Community BBQ Day is a relaxed gathering focused on connection, horses, people, and community support. The day includes optional, guided horse time on the ground and a casual BBQ meal with time to visit.

BBQ Day may include:

  • Meet-and-greet with the horses and ranch team
  • Short, low-pressure groundwork demonstrations
  • Optional hands-on grooming/leading time (for those who want it)
  • BBQ meal and community conversation

  • Family/supporters welcome

Best for: First-time participants, those curious about the program, and anyone who wants a welcoming introduction.

Request More Information

Are you interested in enrolling in the Armor Project program? Contact us today by filling out the form below and we will be happy to discuss which is the best option for you.

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Reviews – Straight from the Horse’s Mouth!

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