HG May Couples Week-Long Bass Fishing and Archery Program for Male and Female Veterans
February 25, 2022HG June Fishing Program for Male & Female Veterans
February 25, 2022When:
May 23, 2022 – May 29, 2022 all-day
2022-05-23T00:00:00-06:00
2022-05-30T00:00:00-06:00
Where:
River Sage Stables
Bellevue
ID
USA
Bellevue
ID
USA
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Dave Keir
HG May Equine/Horsemanship Program
Our week-long outdoor therapeutic recreation programs support those experiencing symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Military Sexual Trauma, and/or Polytrauma. The program is designed to help you discover a renewed sense of belonging, improve quality of life, and connect you with a community.
**Participants must be selected for a program, and availability is subject to change. Please contact Even PoC with any questions!**
- Who: 8-10 male or female veterans and their supporters (optional)
- Note: As part of our individuals programming, you may bring a supporter, which can be a close family member or friend who is a significant part of your daily life (civilian over 18 or veteran) to attend the program, free of cost.
- What: A week of recreational therapy through horseback riding, handling, roping, cattle sorting and more. All skills learned throughout the week will culminate in a final “Ranch Rodeo” competition among all participants —Interest in equine activities is preferred
- When: May 23-29, 2022
- Where: River Sage Stables in Bellevue, Idaho
- Accommodations:
- RVs Accessibility: Must be able to mount horse with assistance, maintain balance on moving horse, navigate RV (ascend stairs, navigate tight spaces)
- Cost: HG covers all related costs, including travel costs for both veteran and their supporter
A few notes about our program:
- Registration: If you would like to attend a program, you must first register on our website here. From there, a Participant Coordinator will be in contact with you regarding available opportunities for you
- If you have already registered but your contact information has changed, please let us know so we can continue to inform you of upcoming programs! Just email militaryprogramparticipantcoordinator@highergroundusa.org with any relevant changes.
- One-Time Experience: Due to our lengthy waitlist, we are only able to provide one week-long program. We provide resources to find recreation in your home community, as well as 3 years of follow-up after you have completed our program.
- Recreational Therapy: Our programs incorporate daily group discussions to reflect on the impact of recreation, typically they last about an hour right before dinner.
For more information, watch our video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8gSBrgqIzQ