Veteran and First Responders Equine Workshop
Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 - 9 am to 1 pm
1613 Main St., East Dennis, MA 02641
Bayside Equine Rescue is collaborating with H2H Vets to bring Veteran & First Responders Equine Workshops to Cape Cod. Join us for our first workshop where you can experience the connection with your equine partner.
The workshops provides a safe and enjoyable unmounted experiences for all levels. You will develop skills, build confidence, and form lasting connections with horses and maintain comradery with your fellow veterans and first responders.
Why Horses and Veterans?
“Horses are highly reactive and mimic human emotion requiring calm, clear, intentional communication which promote awareness, self-control, and impulse modulation.
Working with horses offers instant and constant feedback to participants, requires physical strength and balance, and is highly motivational, combining to make an exceptionally effective environment for leadership and personal growth.”
— Horses and Humans Foundation
Meet Sparky
Sparky is a retired Navy and National Lacers veteran. He retired to Bayside Equine Rescue in July of 2023.
While with the Navy Sparky was at the Oceana Stables, Virginia Beach, VA. He was primarily used as a recreational trail riding horse for the families living at the nearby Naval Base.
With the National Lancers Sparky was a great teaching/training horse for the newer Lancer members and a trusted parade horse.
Sparky thrived in the Lancers Veteran’s Wellness Program. With the rescue's new endeavor of hosting Equine Workshops Sparky will continue to provide and connect with veterans.