Bridle Paths

10/17/2026

And this is why we can’t have nice things..sound on!

10/16/2026

Why a horse?

A horse notices tension, breath, and body language, and responds to the person in front of it. It doesn’t ask what happened on deployment or on the last call.

Through VALOR HERD, veterans, active duty and retired service members, law enforcement, other first responders, and their families take part in trauma-informed sessions with a licensed therapist, an equine professional, and a horse. Much of what people carry after service, including PTSD, can’t be seen. Here, participants practice regulation, trust, and connection at their own pace.

“This program changed my life and helped me discover a peace and strength within myself I thought I had permanently lost.” U.S. Army veteran

Sessions are offered at no cost to participants. Your support is what makes each one possible. On October 25, we gather at FORKLIFT for Horsepower for Healing.

We invite you to join us: https://bridlepathsva.org/horsepowerfundraiser/

FirstResponders EquineAssistedServices LeesburgVA

10/15/2026

Well this hay isn’t going to eat itself, is it?

10/14/2026

Alright stop, collaborate and listen. 🎵

10/13/2026

Join our friends from Vets' Retreat Virginia, Inc. at their Third Annual Chili Cook-Off this Saturday, October 17 at the Ashburn Volunteer Fire Department and support veterans and first responders in our community.

10/12/2026

Come as you are. Be who you are.

At Bridle Paths, our horses meet each person as they are, without labels and without expectations. A horse notices how someone shows up and responds. In that response, the people we serve practice trust, presence, and connection, one session at a time.

On Sunday, October 25, we gather at FORKLIFT to celebrate this work and the Healing Herd who make it possible. We invite you to join us.

Tickets here: https://bridlepathsva.org/horsepowerfundraiser/

10/11/2026

Leo runs on Dunkin. ☕️ 🐴

10/10/2026

Horses notice what we sometimes can't say out loud.

They notice the breath we're holding, the tension we carry, the moment we finally soften. At Bridle Paths, that quiet noticing is where authentic connection begins. It's why participants tell us, "This is the only place I've found serenity, calm, and peace."

We invite you to join us on Sunday, October 25 for the 4th Annual Horsepower for Healing at FORKLIFT in Leesburg. Enjoy cuisine by Master Chef Rich Rosendale, live music, and stories from the people and horses at the heart of our work. Our silent auction features six trips of a lifetime, from the Greek Islands to an African safari.

Every ticket helps us continue creating authentic connections in partnership with horses.

Buy Your Tickets Now: bridlepathsva.org/horsepowerfundraiser

Standard Ticket $150 · Sunday, October 25 · 4 to 8 PM

10/07/2026

Come as you are, be who you are. Our healing herd supports participants in creating authentic connections, in partnership with horses. Contact us to learn more.

Mental health affects all of us. 1 in 5 people will be affected by mental illness in their lifetime, yet many people still struggle to find support that works for them.

Horses can be part of the solution.

With their sensitivity, presence, and nonjudgmental nature, horses can create opportunities for connection, regulation, and growth, sometimes reaching people in ways words alone cannot. Through professionally guided programs, they can provide real-time feedback and help people build trust, self-awareness, and hope.

This , we’re highlighting the powerful role horses can play in mental health and the meaningful connections that can help people feel seen, supported, and less alone.