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Hope For Heroes Horsemanship Center
Provides a therapeutic horsemanship program to veterans and active-duty personnel dealing with PTSD, suicidal behavior, depression, and other wounds of war. Classes are held at its Yelm, Washington facility and progress from an eight-week Introduction to Horsemanship class (groundwork, no riding) to an eight-week Introduction to Riding class.
- Cost
- Free — "All of our classes for Veterans and Active Duty Military are at no charge to the participant."
- Coverage
- Yelm, Washington; serves veterans and active-duty personnel statewide (Washington)
- Eligibility
- Veterans and active-duty military personnel; enrollment is by phone or email and subject to class openings — about 45 participants are served each semester in groups of 4 to 6.
- Availability
- Weekly classes run in 8-week sessions; call or email to see if openings are available. Main office: 14528 Avis Lane SE, Yelm, WA 98597.
- Last Verified
- October 9, 2026
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