HOOVES

HOOVES We bring veterans and rescued horses together in life-changing experiences.
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The mission of HOOVES is to use rescue horses to heal, grow and empower our hero's of the past, present and future through experiential training exercises

What a great way to kick off our summer Service Learning Camps!This week, we welcomed a group fromZoar Lutheran Church i...
06/24/2026

What a great way to kick off our summer Service Learning Camps!

This week, we welcomed a group fromZoar Lutheran Church in Perrysburg, and they came ready to work. From pulling harmful weeds in the horse pastures to helping in the garden, washing feed bags and water bowls, and getting our outdoor classroom ready for use, they tackled projects all across the farm.

These may seem like small tasks, but they play a huge role in helping us care for our horses and maintain the spaces where healing happens every day.

We are incredibly thankful for groups like this who choose to spend their time serving others and investing in our mission. Your hard work did not go unnoticed, and the impact of your efforts will be felt for weeks to come.

Thank you, Zoar Lutheran Church, for spending your day with us and helping make a difference at HOOVES! 🐴❤️

06/23/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary! ⚓

Today, we recognize and celebrate the dedicated men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, who have faithfully served our nation and communities since 1939.

As the volunteer civilian component of the U.S. Coast Guard, Auxiliary members play a vital role in promoting boating safety, supporting search and rescue operations, and providing countless hours of public service. Their commitment, professionalism, and willingness to serve embody the very best of our nation’s spirit.

From all of us at H.O.O.V.E.S., thank you to every Coast Guard Auxiliary member—past and present—for your dedication and continued service. Your impact reaches far beyond the water and into the lives of those you protect and serve.

⚓ Happy Birthday, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and thank you for continuing to answer the call.

🥃🇺🇸 AN EVENING WITH PURPOSE. AN IMPACT THAT LASTS A LIFETIME.Imagine sitting under the stars, enjoying premium bourbon, ...
06/22/2026

🥃🇺🇸 AN EVENING WITH PURPOSE. AN IMPACT THAT LASTS A LIFETIME.

Imagine sitting under the stars, enjoying premium bourbon, hand-rolled ci**rs, incredible appetizers, and great company… all while helping veterans, first responders, and their families find healing.

On Saturday, October 3 at 6:30 PM, H.O.O.V.E.S. invites you to an intimate Whiskey Tasting Experience at 4055 Wilkins Rd., Swanton, Ohio.

Guests will enjoy:
🥃 Seven premium bourbons carefully selected for the evening
🥩 Gourmet appetizers served throughout the event
🔥 Access to premium hand-rolled ci**rs
🎟️ VIP raffle opportunities
❤️ The opportunity to directly support life-changing equine-assisted services for veterans and first responders

This isn’t just another night out.

This is an opportunity to raise a glass for those who have sacrificed for all of us.

With only 20 VIP spots available, this exclusive event is expected to fill quickly. Every ticket helps provide healing, hope, and a path forward for the heroes who continue to battle invisible wounds long after their service ends.

🎟 Tickets
🥃 VIP Guest – $200
🍽 Food-Only Guest – $50

📍 4055 Wilkins Rd.
Swanton, Ohio
🗓 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 6:30 PM

For questions, contact:
📧 [email protected]

At H.O.O.V.E.S., healing happens through connection, community, and horses. Every conversation, every laugh, every toast, and every dollar raised helps ensure that veterans and first responders know they are never alone.

Tag someone who appreciates a fine bourbon and has a heart for supporting our nation’s heroes. 🇺🇸🐴

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Happy Father’s Day to the dads, grandfathers, father figures, and men who quietly carry so much for the people they love...
06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to the dads, grandfathers, father figures, and men who quietly carry so much for the people they love.

At H.O.O.V.E.S., we have the privilege of meeting fathers from all walks of life—men who have served our country, men learning to heal, men rediscovering themselves, and men striving every day to be present for their families. We know that strength isn’t just found in what a man can endure, but in his willingness to love, lead, and keep showing up.

To the fathers who are making memories, the fathers who are healing from unseen wounds, the fathers who have experienced loss, and the fathers who continue to pour into others despite their own struggles—we honor you today.

Thank you for your service, your sacrifices, and the legacy you are building. Your impact reaches far beyond what you may ever see.

From all of us at H.O.O.V.E.S., Happy Father’s Day. ❤️🐴🇺🇸

🇺🇸🏍️ Come Out and Join Us This Saturday! 🏍️🇺🇸The weather is looking perfect, and we hope you’ll join us for the 13th Ann...
06/18/2026

🇺🇸🏍️ Come Out and Join Us This Saturday! 🏍️🇺🇸

The weather is looking perfect, and we hope you’ll join us for the 13th Annual Debbie Micenec Memorial Dice Run!

H.O.O.V.E.S. is honored to be one of the beneficiaries of this annual event, which supports veterans, our local community, and other veteran-serving organizations.

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
📍 Maumee American Legion
204 Illinois Ave., Maumee, OH

💲 Rider: $20
💲 Passenger: $10

Your registration includes:
✅ Ride
✅ Food
✅ Dice Rolls

⏰ Registration begins at 9:30 AM
🏍️ First bike out at 11:15 AM
🏁 Last bike in by 4:30 PM

🎟️ Raffles
💵 50/50 Drawing
🎉 Great people and a great cause!

We are incredibly grateful for the support of events like these that help make our mission possible. Whether you’re riding, volunteering, or simply coming out to support the cause, we’d love to see you there.

☀️ Beautiful weather, great company, and an opportunity to support veterans—what better way to spend a Saturday?

See you there!

🐴 Interested in Volunteering at HOOVES? 🐴We have two upcoming Volunteer Training opportunities this month and would love...
06/17/2026

🐴 Interested in Volunteering at HOOVES? 🐴

We have two upcoming Volunteer Training opportunities this month and would love to have you join us!

📅 Thursday, June 25
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

📅 Saturday, June 27
⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

📍 HOOVES Farm
4055 Wilkins Road
Please meet in the back classroom.

👟 Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Our current volunteer needs include:

✅ Event support
✅ Working information booths
✅ Event setup and teardown
✅ House support during intensives, including dishes, laundry, meal setup, and other light housekeeping tasks
✅ General light-duty volunteer opportunities

At this time, we do have a waiting list for animal care volunteers, but there are many other meaningful ways to get involved and support our mission.

Whether you can volunteer once in a while or on a regular basis, we’d love to meet you and share how you can make a difference for the veterans, first responders, and families we serve.

Questions? Send us a message or plan to attend one of our training sessions. We look forward to seeing you at the farm!

👀 Have you spotted H.O.O.V.E.S. around Toledo lately?Thanks to Lamar Advertising of Toledo-Northwest Ohio, H.O.O.V.E.S. ...
06/16/2026

👀 Have you spotted H.O.O.V.E.S. around Toledo lately?

Thanks to Lamar Advertising of Toledo-Northwest Ohio, H.O.O.V.E.S. is currently featured on a digital billboard that rotates through multiple locations across the Toledo area!

📸 If you see our billboard, snap a photo and post it in the comments below for a chance to win a H.O.O.V.E.S. tumbler!

Not sure where it’ll pop up next? That’s part of the fun! Keep your eyes open while you’re out and about, and if you catch it, be sure to share your picture with us.

Thank you for helping us spread awareness about the life-changing work happening at H.O.O.V.E.S. and for supporting veterans, first responders, and their families on their healing journeys.

Ready… set… billboard hunt! 🚗🐴

Today we want to take a moment to recognize an organization that has become a truly valued part of the H.O.O.V.E.S. fami...
06/16/2026

Today we want to take a moment to recognize an organization that has become a truly valued part of the H.O.O.V.E.S. family — Aspiring Hands

Every Tuesday, they bring a group of volunteers to the farm, ready to serve wherever they are needed. Whether it’s preparing the house for an upcoming Intensive, helping prepare items for events, tackling projects around the farm, or lending a hand with the countless tasks that keep things running smoothly, they show up with positive attitudes and willing hearts.

One of the greatest gifts of this partnership has been the people. We have had the opportunity to meet so many incredible individuals through Aspiring Hands. Some volunteers return week after week, while others join us for the first time, but they all have one thing in common—they never complain, never ask for recognition, and simply get to work helping wherever they can.

Most recently, Aspiring Hands also made a financial contribution to our Horses for Mental Health campaign. We were honored not only by their generosity, but by the confidence and belief they continue to place in our mission.

The work happening at H.O.O.V.E.S. would not be possible without community partners like Aspiring Hands and the amazing volunteers they bring to our farm. Your time, effort, generosity, and servant hearts make a difference in ways you may never fully see.

From all of us at H.O.O.V.E.S., thank you. We truly treasure this partnership and every single person who has stepped onto the farm through Aspiring Hands. Your impact reaches far beyond the projects you complete—you are helping create a place of healing, hope, and connection for the veterans, first responders, and families we serve every day.

The healing that happens here is only possible because of people willing to serve behind the scenes. Thank you for being some of those people.

❤️🐴 Thank you for being part of the H.O.O.V.E.S. story.

International Men’s Health WeekNot every wound is visible.Some men are carrying stress, anxiety, PTSD, grief, depression...
06/15/2026

International Men’s Health Week

Not every wound is visible.

Some men are carrying stress, anxiety, PTSD, grief, depression, financial pressures, family struggles, and burdens nobody knows about. They show up to work. They coach the team. They provide for their families. They smile when they’re hurting.

This week, we want every man to know that struggling does not make you weak.

You don’t have to carry it all alone.

At HOOVES, we’ve seen firsthand what happens when men are given the space to breathe, heal, and reconnect with themselves. Healing begins when we stop pretending we’re okay and start being honest about where we are.

Check on a man in your life today. A simple conversation can change everything.

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4055 Wilkins Road
Swanton, OH
43558

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