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Each day, an average of 17 U.S. veterans die by suicide, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
But in Calverton, one Long Island nonprofit is fighting that statistic — not with medicine, but with horses.
Warrior Ranch Foundation provides equine-assisted therapy to veterans, first responders, and horses in need of a second chance. Through human–horse interaction, participants rediscover trust, connection, and healing in a peaceful, judgment-free space.
Founder and president Eileen Shanahan says the mission comes from the heart.
“I love my country. I love horses. It’s really that simple,” she said.
GLI stopped by Warrior Ranch on Veterans Day to learn more about how horses are helping heal America’s heroes. Watch the full video report below.
- The Warrior Ranch Foundation is located 1179 Edwards Ave, Calverton, N.Y.
Top: Courtesy photo of Warrior Ranch in Calverton
