HomeFront Equestrians

06/19/2026

This is really hard to watch.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1C9QLaqNBf/

04/20/2026

RIP Captain Cody Khork 🇺🇸🙏

04/05/2026

Today, while many of us celebrate the resurrection of Christ with our families—sitting at tables, hunting Easter eggs, and sharing hugs—thousands of our military men and women are far from home.
They give up holidays, family dinners, and moments with loved ones so we can be safe. Our hearts are with them and the families missing someone at their table, feeling part of their hearts somewhere else.
As we celebrate Easter, let’s pray for their safety, strength, and peace. May they know they are appreciated, remembered, and deeply loved.
God bless our troops and their families today and always. 🇺🇸

03/28/2026

National Vietnam War Veterans Day 🇺🇸
March 29, 2026

We at HomeFront Equestrians, just want to take a minute to recognize and thank our Vietnam veterans.
You were sent off to serve during a time that wasn’t easy, and for many of you, you came home to a country that didn’t give you the respect you had earned.

You did your job. You served your country. And you carried things most of us will never fully understand.

We just want you to know, you are seen, you are appreciated, and you are respected.

Thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your strength.

Welcome home… and you should have heard that a long time ago.

03/04/2026

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02/26/2026

It is with profound sorrow that we bid farewell to Chester Nez, the last of the first 29 Navajo men who created a code from their language that stumped the Japanese in World War II, has passed away of kidney failure. With his passing, a sacred voice of history falls silent, and the world grows heavier with the weight of what has been lost.🕊️🇺🇸

Born in 1921 in New Mexico, At the age of 16, he was sent to a federal government boarding school, where he faced strict assimilation policies, students were often forbidden to speak Navajo, wear traditional clothing, or practice cultural rituals. Despite these challenges, Nez maintained his cultural identity and resilience, which would later become central to his role in WWII.

In 1942, at the age of 21, Nez was recruited into the U.S. Marine Corps to become one of the first Navajo Code Talkers. Along with 28 other Navajo men, he helped develop a secret code based entirely on the Navajo language. What made it extraordinary was that it was both fast and unbreakable: even other Navajo speakers could not easily understand it without the code key.

The code included Navajo words representing military terms, such as using the word for “turtle” to mean “tank” or “chicken hawk” for a dive bomber. It was used extensively in the Pacific Theater, including critical battles like Iwo Jima, to transmit messages that enemy forces could not decipher. Nez and his fellow code talkers worked under dangerous combat conditions, often at the front lines, risking their lives to ensure communication security.

02/19/2026

Very important information. If you have any questions be sure to contact your local Veterans Service Officer. Be sure to share and get the word out. 🇺🇸

For those concerned about the new rule that took effect Tuesday, February 17, 2026: 📜
It is possible that the ameliorating effects of medication may now be considered when assigning a disability rating, depending on how the specific diagnostic code is written.
The VA is not going to automatically reopen past finalized cases because of this change. Regulatory updates generally apply going forward, not retroactively to completed decisions.
If you have submitted flare-up journals, personal statements, or statements from a spouse, family member, friend, or co-worker (VA Form 21-10210), that evidence must still be considered. VA adjudicators are required to evaluate lay evidence regarding functional impact, not just rely solely on a brief C&P exam or observations about how medication appears to help during a short appointment.
If you are not actively filing new claims, appeals, or requests for increase, this change is unlikely to impact you. However, if you file for an increase or submit a new claim in the future, the current regulations in effect at that time will apply.
The VBA does not have the manpower or authority to broadly review and reduce millions of finalized ratings simply because a regulation changed. Any reduction would still require a new examination and compliance with due process protections.

02/18/2026

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We all get knocked down now and then. Doesn't mean you need to stay down. Pick yourself up and march on. Your dreams are just around the corner.

02/17/2026

It was a sad day here at HomeFront Equestrians as we said goodbye to the cornerstone of our program.

Some horses feel like they will live forever… and some remind you of your own forever horse. Beau was both.

He was one of those rare horses who never owed anyone a thing. From his incredible show career to his well earned retirement, Beau gave everything with quiet grace and heart.

When his show days were over, he became a cornerstone of our nonprofit, HomeFront Equestrians. He was loved by every military child who met him and, even in retirement, remained a barn favorite and steady teacher. Beau had a way of making everyone feel safe, welcome, and special.

Beau was truly one in a million and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He was just shy of his 34th birthday this March — a life well lived and a legacy that will never be forgotten. 💔

12/31/2025

🇺🇸 As we welcome the New Year, HomeFront Equestrians extends our deepest gratitude to our loyal supporters and, most importantly, to the military children and families we serve.

We recognize the sacrifices made not only by those who serve in uniform, but by the loved ones they leave behind. The quiet strength of military kids, the resilience of families holding the home front together, and the courage required to carry on in the absence of a parent or partner do not go unnoticed.

HomeFront Equestrians exists to support those left at home — to provide connection, confidence, and comfort through the healing partnership between horse and child. It is our honor to serve the families who give so much for our country.

As we begin this new year, we stand proud, grateful, and committed to our mission. To those deployed, thank you for protecting our freedom. To those at home, we see you, we support you, and we are honored to walk this journey with you.

Wishing you a safe, strong, and hopeful New Year. 🇺🇸

Elizabeth and Denise