did you know that IN LA CRosse county, over 7,300 residents are military veterans?

According to the U.S. 2023 Census, over 7,300 individuals in La Crosse county are also military Veterans. These are our neighbors, friends, and family. That number reaches over 10,000 when we look at our surrounding communities.

At HorseSense we believe in giving back to the community that gave so much-and not just them-their loved ones as well.

This Independence Day HorseSense is focused on thanking those that sacrificed for the freedoms we have today. How do we do this?

Our beloved HorseSense for Heroes Program-a program that is given at no cost to these individuals

HorseSense for Heroes is a program tailored to the needs of military Veterans, their families, active duty military, and Gold Star Families. It is a source of recreation, healing, and community with experiences individually tailored to the needs of those who come. This program offers more than just riding lessons. It’s a chance for all to reconnect, to heal, and to grow through the quiet strength of a horse. Some come to work through PTSD in a calm, non-judgmental space. Others regain mobility, rebuild trust, or simply share meaningful time with their families at the barn.

HorseSense offers lessons to Veterans and their loved ones for free. Instead of charging tuition, we rely on charitable donations from people like you, who feel the honor and duty of supporting these heroes in healing from their service to us — the least we can do for all they have sacrificed for us.