4Heroes Equine Therapy began with a desire to give back to those who have given their all. Susan DiAmbrosio founded 4Heroes Equine Therapy in November 2018, making her dreams of a tranquil horse therapy barn a reality. When Susan's daughter was stationed in Iraq as part of the military police, she relayed countless first hand stories of escorting her comrades to hospitals where they could be monitored 24/7 and receive the help they desperately needed to escape their dark thoughts. Through the years these stories have stuck with Susan and rooted into her a need to give back to her country.
Studies have found that veterans are at a 22% higher risk of suicide than the average population, with twenty veterans taking their own lives daily. Only half of the 30% of veterans in need of mental health care actually receive the help that they need. 4Heroes is dedicated to helping veterans through the equine presence, a method that has proven to be effective in helping veterans connect with others again in a way many once thought they would never feel again. Horse provide a safe space to heal from the inside out, and veterans have reported an increase in self-esteem, self-worth and sense of community, while decreasing their levels of depression, anxiety and PTSD symptoms.
Studies have found that veterans are at a 22% higher risk of suicide than the average population, with twenty veterans taking their own lives daily. Only half of the 30% of veterans in need of mental health care actually receive the help that they need. 4Heroes is dedicated to helping veterans through the equine presence, a method that has proven to be effective in helping veterans connect with others again in a way many once thought they would never feel again. Horse provide a safe space to heal from the inside out, and veterans have reported an increase in self-esteem, self-worth and sense of community, while decreasing their levels of depression, anxiety and PTSD symptoms.