You Don't Have to Carry It Alone Anymore
H.O.O.V.E.S. delivers fully funded, 5-day, non-clinical, horse-guided Healing Intensives that restore nervous system regulation, relational trust, and empower your path forward.
What makes this program unique is that our tools are rooted in the biological laws of survival and connection. When you pair these physiological insights with the healing power of horses, what you get is a profound and life-changing shift.
July 21–26 (Families & Caregivers)
August 18–23
September 15–20
October 6–11
Peer-Reviewed Research Findings
Veterans began our 5-day Healing Intensive with an average PTSD score of 55 on the PCL-5 (scores above 33 indicate probable PTSD).
After just five days, the average score dropped to 25 — below the clinical cutoff.
53% of participants no longer met the criteria for PTSD.
At 120 days post-program, the average score dropped even further to 21, proving the healing wasn’t temporary — it lasted.
Participants also reported significant reductions in depression, anxiety, and negative mood, along with measurable increases in psychological flexibility and positive emotion.
Testimonials
CLARK SABO, US Marine Veteran
"I had given up. I was at the end of the road and couldn't see a way forward. H.O.O.V.E.S. invested in me and in my healing, my journey, and my future. Because of that belief, the road ahead is now paved with clear intent and purpose."
The Sanctuary Advantage
At H.O.O.V.E.S., veterans remain onsite for the duration of the intensive — immersed in an environment intentionally designed for regulation and restoration.
This continuity supports:
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Nervous system stabilization
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Deep relational trust
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Reintegration rather than interruption
The sanctuary is not aesthetic. It's strategic.
Environment is an active ingredient in healing.
Our Documentary
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when veterans and horses come together for healing – here is the perfect time to see it for yourself.
