The My Horse & Me Project celebrates the special bond between Veterans and their equine partners through wellness, adaptive sports, physical strength, confidence, and meaningful companionship.
My Horse & Me
My Horse & Me
It’s All About
HORSE
Photo: International Medal Winner, Diane Kastama.
Veterans and Their Equine Partners
It’s All About HORSE
It has been said by one of our fellow horsemen:
“Horses are majestic creatures that embody a blend of raw strength, elegant grace and deep intelligence, captivating human admiration for centuries. They represent freedom and power with a resilient spirit.”
We wholeheartedly concur. Our daily interactions with Veterans and their equine partners reinforce our concept of The Horse being the Veteran’s Best Friend.
The interactions of our Veterans in My Horse & Me Project demonstrate the ability to withstand, recover from, and adjust to significant circumstances and stressful environments. In addition, the physical interaction with the horses develops physical strength and dexterity.
Whether in an Adaptive Sports Competition such as Driving, a Horse & Carriage Skill Set Demo, reflective time grooming the horse in its stall, or stretch exercises for the horse and the Veteran, those moments are meaningful for both the Veteran and his or her equine partner.
Their journey to wellness and physical excellence allows them to compete, overcome limitations, and continue moving forward with confidence.
My Horse & Me Project
Our Veterans have found in the Project of My Horse & Me a way to be recognized by others and, more importantly, by themselves for the precision abilities they perform valiantly.
We award them with our praise and our Equine Medal of Triumph!
Appreciation to USDFD for their continued support and guidance.
Our Partners
Our Project is enhanced by the partnership, membership, and guidance of the following organizations:
The American Horse Council
NC Horse Council
American Driving Society
MOVE UNITED
PATH, International
