About Us
About Us
Who we Are
• Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning for Veterans, Emergency Responders, and their Families
• A Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH, Intl.) Premiere Accredited Center
。 Held to the highest standards in equine care and management, facility management, and safety.
• Certified Professional Trainers
•A Nevada 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
We are located at
South Reno Nevada
Mission & Vision Statement
Mission Statement:
Helping Heroes Heal
through the power of the
human-horse bond.
Vision Statement:
Harnessing the transformative power of the human-horse connection, we offer immersive experiences that heal our heroes from the shadows of trauma, ensuring no hero fights alone.
What We Do
Horsemanship for Heroes offers a safe, supportive environment where participants can:
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Build confidence through hands-on horsemanship
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Strengthen emotional regulation and self-awareness
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Learn communication and trust skills
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Connect with peers on similar journeys
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Experience the peace and grounding that comes from working with horses
All services are provided at no cost to Veterans, first responders, and their immediate family members.
Our Story: Passion for Service…
Karolyn (K) and Scott Hooper are the co-founders of Horsemanship for Heroes in Reno, Nevada. They both retired from the United States Army in 2016 after a combined 49 years of active-duty service. Between the two of them, they participated in seven combat deployments (Somalia, Iraq x4, and Afghanistan x2), as well as each serving a Peacekeeping Operational tour in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
The Hoopers are passionate about service to our nation and serving those who have selflessly served…both our country and our community. Veterans, Emergency Responders and their families have sacrificed more than we could possibly imagine. Those sacrifices often lead to invisible wounds that should not be ignored.
As horse owners, K and Scott have personally experienced the power of the human-horse bond in dealing with trauma. They are excited to continue serving by introducing others to that incredible power. Their goal is identified in the program’s motto: