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BraveHearts — No-Cost Equine Services for Veterans and First Responders

Northern Illinois program locations, Illinois · Equine-assisted wellness and recreation

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BraveHearts provides equine-assisted recreational and wellness services for Veterans, including riding and groundwork. Services are free for the Veteran and one accompanying immediate family member or caregiver. A separate FirstHorses offering serves eligible first responders. Confirm individual program scheduling, location, and availability with the organizer

VERIFIED — OFFICIAL SOURCE · Last verified Oct 27, 2026 · Recently updated

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Availability
Unknown · Not reported by source
Eligibility
Veterans; one accompanying immediate family member or caregiver; separate first responder programming
Cost
No cost to veterans and one accompanying immediate family member or caregiver

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