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Connection. Growth. Healing. Hope.
Hope Project STL
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit where veterans, first responders, and their families connect with horses, build confidence, connect, and life skills along the way.
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around here, connection comes first
Hope Project STL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit where Veterans, First Responders, and their families connect with horses in a peaceful, supportive environment—building confidence, connection and life skills along the way.
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Hope's Mission
“Hope Project STL seeks to bring Hope, Healing and Community to our Active Duty Military, Veterans, First Responders, Their Families and other survivors of abuse or other forms of Trauma through the use of Non-Clinical Equine Assisted Activities.”
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Make room for hope
Give hope, one session at a time
Your gift helps keep non-clinical, ground-based equine-assisted learning open to veterans, first responders and their families.
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Meet the herd
Come out to the farm and meet the horses — they'll do the rest.
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no names needed — just come meet them
start with a breath
What is Equine Assisted Learning?
Equine Assisted Learning is a hands-on, nurturing experience where participants engage in non-riding, ground-based activities that encourage emotional growth, self-awareness, problem solving, and connection in a supportive environment.
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Why Horses?
Honest, present, and remarkably attuned.
Horses are honest, present, and remarkably attuned to human behavior. Through activities with our horses, participants practice communication, build confidence, strengthen relationships, and learn skills that carry into everyday life. No riding experience is needed—just a willingness to connect.
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Programs We Offer
✦For veterans
Heroes & Horses
For veterans and active-duty service members
↗For first responders
First Responders & Horses
For our first responder community
♡For families
Hope Family Days
For military and first responder families to experience hope together
⌁For teams
Team Building
Build stronger communication, trust, and teamwork through hands-on experiences with our horses.
Learn More◌For horse people
Private Lessons & Horsemanship
Ground-based horsemanship, self-confidence and deepening the human-horse bond.
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the little shifts add up
Our Programs Can Help You
- ✓ Confidently communicate as we learn
- ✓ Develop boundaries, more successful relationships
- ✓ Learn effective teamwork skills
- ✓ Become aware of nonverbal communication
- ✓ Become an effective team member
- ✓ Trust yourself and others
- ✓ Set and achieve goals
- ✓ Gain confidence and responsibility
- ✓ Get playful and joy back in your life
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Stories of Hope
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Featured story
Horses: Portal to Your Heart
Discover the horses, people, and meaningful connections behind Hope Project STL. Read our blog for inspiring stories of hope, life around the farm, and the hearts behind our mission.
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