First piloted in the summer of 2008 under the PATH International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) Equine Services for Heroes Program to assist veterans in their recovery and reintegration back into their communities, Carlisle’s Veteran Program has now expanded to include equine-assisted learning, therapeutic horticulture, recreational riding, para-dressage, and nature-based wellness retreats.
Our goal is to give those who have served our country an opportunity to experience the enrichment, learning, and healing that horses and nature can provide through any of our accessible and therapeutic community programs led by a credentialed, integrative team of PATH, International instructors, occupational therapists, naturalists, and certified equine specialists.
Partial funding is provided through various supporting Veterans Service Organizations, including Wounded Warrior Program, as well as private donations made to our foundation.
For more information please contact Katrina Vallario at katrina@carlisleacademymaine.com.