War Horses For Veterans

War Horses For Veterans Empowering combat veterans & first responders through horsemanship programs. Building confidence, resilience, & community.
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Our mission at WHFV is to equip combat veterans and first responders for success by using reflection and personal growth. Our goal is to help combat veterans and first responders who experienced life-disrupting trauma to recover from their limitations, to repurpose their talents and abilities to a successful life, and to reintegrate into their families, workplaces, and communities. We envision a c

ommunity of active duty military, combat veterans, and first responders who support one another as each individual moves from trauma through recovery to a productive and sustainable life.​

Learn more: www.WarHorsesForVeterans.org

Donate: https://warhorsesforveterans.networkforgood.com

War Horse Legends take over Dawson’s! This group is shaping up to be a competitive bunch. We can’t wait to see them in ...
09/05/2026

War Horse Legends take over Dawson’s! This group is shaping up to be a competitive bunch. We can’t wait to see them in action at the War Horse Challenge presented by Don Bell, Rᴀɴᴄʜ Bʀᴏᴋᴇʀ | Icon Global at the National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity in Fort Worth.

Huge thanks to Chris & Sarah Dawson of Dawson Performance Horses LLC for sharing your time, talents and facility with our combat veterans and first responders!

Mark your calendars for October 24.

Comment LINK if you want access (free) to watch the Challenge online!

09/04/2026

As a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officer, Brady Cook responded to the October 1, 2017 Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting, sustaining a gunshot wound through his shoulder and into his chest. Despite the severity of the injury, Brady never lost sight of his commitment to his community.

Since then, Brady has served in a variety of assignments across patrol and detective work. Today, he serves as a full-time operator on the LVMPD SWAT Team, one of the nation’s premier full-time tactical units, responding to the most complex and high-risk incidents throughout Southern Nevada.

Brady first attended a War Horses for Veterans program in November 2025 and was immediately impacted by the caliber of the horses, the connectivity of the people, and the mission behind them.

In October, Brady will carry that same commitment into the arena at the War Horse Challenge presented by 𝐃𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥 | 𝑰𝒄𝒐𝒏 𝑮𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒍 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝑬𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 | ICON GLOBAL during National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity® Finals.

Cheer Brady on in the comments below; and turn on post notifications for more rider, horse and trainer intros!

Comment SUPPORT to learn how you can help combat veterans and first responders on their journey through life after service for as little as $25.

2027 OPEN ENROLLMENT IS NOW LIVE!From September 1 through October 31, War Horses for Veterans is accepting applications ...
09/01/2026

2027 OPEN ENROLLMENT IS NOW LIVE!

From September 1 through October 31, War Horses for Veterans is accepting applications for our 2027 programs.

Before applying, please review the eligibility requirements carefully. Applicants must qualify as one of the following:

• A combat veteran, as verified under Department of War standards
• A Special Operations Forces service member or veteran
• A first responder

Applications will remain open through October 31, and applicants will be notified of selection decisions by January 15, 2027.

Learn more and apply at warhorsesforveterans.org.

09/01/2026

𝟓 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬. 𝟏 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚. 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟒.

What’s lost in service is found in the saddle.

After our flagship five day program on the ranch • going from groundwork to cow work • these combat veterans and first responders earn the title 𝘞𝘢𝘳 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴.

5 Legends have spent all year training alongside the best in the industry to prepare for one of the sport’s greatest challenges: the fence work.

Watch them put their training to the test at the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐖𝐚𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞, 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 Don Bell, Rᴀɴᴄʜ Bʀᴏᴋᴇʀ | Icon Global, during the National Reined Cow Horse Association 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 in Fort Worth, one of the most prestigious reined cow horse competitions.

October 24. Will Rogers Coliseum. Live streamed globally.

Turn on post notifications for rider, horse and trainer intros!

Comment SUPPORT to learn about how you can help these combat veterans and first responders on their journey through life after service for as little as $25.

"The end of our time in uniform doesn’t have to be the end of our service. We can continue to hope, grow, and impact the...
08/31/2026

"The end of our time in uniform doesn’t have to be the end of our service. We can continue to hope, grow, and impact the people in our orbits.”

The uniform comes off, but the journey doesn’t end there.

For many veterans and first responders, the transition back to civilian life can bring challenges that aren’t visible on the outside. But with the right support, purpose, connection, and a community that understands, growth can begin.

At War Horses for Veterans, we believe the strongest chapters can come after the uniform comes off. Through horses, horsemanship, and meaningful connection, veterans and first responders discover new confidence, new purpose, and new possibilities.

Because healing isn’t about going back to who you were.
It’s about discovering who you can become.

Next Week, Another Journey Begins. Every year we prepare the ranch for a new group of strangers. By the end of five days...
08/29/2026

Next Week, Another Journey Begins.

Every year we prepare the ranch for a new group of strangers. By the end of five days, they're rarely strangers anymore. They're encouraging one another. Sharing meals. Laughing. Working horses together. Having conversations they haven't had in years. Participants leave with practical tools, new friendships, and a renewed sense of purpose that extends well beyond the ranch gates.

In just a few more days on September 1, applications open for our 2027 programs so don’t miss out!

If you believe this opportunity could benefit someone in your life, please share it with them. We look forward to welcoming groups of combat veterans and first responders to the ranch next year!

If you're gonna know the War Horses, you’ve gotta know Moonshine. His registered name is "White Lightning" for a reason....
08/26/2026

If you're gonna know the War Horses, you’ve gotta know Moonshine. His registered name is "White Lightning" for a reason.

This red roan gelding is fast!

His brain is thinking 90 miles an hour and his feet are typically moving just as fast!

You’ll know moonshine is in the barn if you hear a sweet little nicker as you walk in. This guy may be fast but he has a heart of gold.

The Care Behind the Connection Caring for a horse is about so much more than feeding, grooming, and keeping them healthy...
08/24/2026

The Care Behind the Connection

Caring for a horse is about so much more than feeding, grooming, and keeping them healthy... it’s about building trust, respect, and a lifelong partnership.

At War Horses for Veterans, our horses give so much to the Veterans and First Responders we serve. In return, we have a responsibility to give them the very best care possible. From daily grooming and proper nutrition to hoof care, veterinary attention, and simply taking the time to understand what each horse needs, every act of care matters.

When we care for our horses, they care for us in ways that are difficult to put into words.

Growth Doesn't End When the Uniform Comes Off. One of the greatest privileges we have is watching participants discover ...
08/22/2026

Growth Doesn't End When the Uniform Comes Off.

One of the greatest privileges we have is watching participants discover strengths they didn't realize were still there. Confidence that had faded. Patience that had been buried. Communication that begins to rebuild relationships. Hope that maybe the next chapter can look different than the last. Those moments happen every single week at War Horses for Veterans.

If you're a combat veteran who meets Department of War eligibility requirements, or you're a first responder looking for an opportunity to reset, we'd love to introduce you to what makes this place so special.

Applications open September 1. Enrollment remains open through October 31.

Huge shoutout to American Hat Company for saddling up as a sponsor for our riders in the War Horse Challenge presented b...
08/21/2026

Huge shoutout to American Hat Company for saddling up as a sponsor for our riders in the War Horse Challenge presented by Icon Global | Don Bell, competing at the National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity, Oct 24th in Fort Worth, TX.

The cowboy hat has always been more than gear. It's tradition. It's grit. It's a piece of the American West passed down through generations of riders who worked hard and rode harder. American Hat Co carries that legacy forward, and they showed up for our riders when it mattered.

From the whole War Horse family: thank you for backing the fight, the fire, and the future of these riders.

See you in Fort Worth. October 24th. Let's ride.



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