EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF THE HORSE ~ JEREMIAH 30:17
BREAKING FREE THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
In a barn filled with the smells of dust, hay, and manure, horses nicker to each other from their stalls waiting for feed and attention. Far from any hustle and bustle, the Breaking Free farm located in rural Norwich offers a quiet calm atmosphere in which one can begin learning about horses or became reacquainted with the horse world they were once a part of.
It is a place to come and take one's mind off of everything going on, and just focus on your equine partner and learning new horsemanship skills.
Breaking Frees Horses for Heroes program is open to all eligible US Veterans who are interested in working with or around horses whether it be in the stable, Arena or hanging out in the pasture atmosphere. The program is in partnership with The Wounded Warriors Project.
The Horses for Heroes program will allow Veterans to identify their own goals for the program and to work individually, or in a group setting with their horse partner and an instructor. The first day at the barn is spent becoming acquainted with the horses. One can progress from there to learning to groom and saddle a horse to riding.
We have two paths to choose from: non-mounted equine care, handling, and understanding or mounted recreational riding and lessons with an instructor. Whether you want to work with horses or just help out around the farm, Breaking Free Horses for Heroes has a place for you. There is no need for previous experience with equine; our staff will work with you to learn as much or as little as you want about equine.
Breaking Free's Horses for Heroes mission is to partner with veterans and community organizations to provide an equestrian therapeutic environment to support and strengthen veterans' physical, emotional and psychological well being so they may lead independent, healthy and dignified lives.
Breaking Free's Horses for Heroes program goals are:To provide FREE, military helping military therapeutic equine activities to local veterans in ours and 4 surrounding Counties. To support and encourage veterans social and emotional connections to horses and other veterans. To provide an inviting, supportive environment for veterans. Horses won't judge where you've been or where you are going. They force your focus to be in the moment and are in tune to every emotion and movement you present them.