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Hooves & Heroes
Nonprofit in Stanwood, Washington providing equine-based experiences to help veterans, first responders, and their family members build stronger coping skills for stress, anxiety, PTSD, and real-time work-related trauma. Sessions focus on herd dynamics and individual, hands-on interactions with horses.
- Cost
- Not stated on the org's own site
- Coverage
- Stanwood, Washington; serves the Stanwood–Camano community and surrounding areas (Washington)
- Eligibility
- Primary focus is Veterans, Firefighters, Law Enforcement, EMS/EMT, and Dispatch; the org hopes to expand its offerings to medical personnel, active-duty military, and others.
- Availability
- Session registration is open for the 2026 season; register online through the Sign Up page. Mailing address: PO Box 251, Stanwood, WA 98292.
- Last Verified
- October 9, 2026
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