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EQUINE-ASSISTED RECOVERY
Connection. Trust. Healing—one step at a time.
Providing first responders, military members, veterans, and their families with opportunities to build connection, strengthen practical skills, and support well-being through equine-assisted experiences.
WHY EQUINE-ASSISTED EXPERIENCES
Another Path to Connection
Working alongside horses creates opportunities to be present and practice skills in communication, trust, regulation, and connection through a unique, hands-on experience.
Our Equine-Assisted Recovery Program was intentionally developed with an understanding of first responder and military culture, creating a supportive experience built specifically for the service community.
THE PROGRAM
Built with Purpose. Led with Experience.
The Healing Heroes Equine-Assisted Recovery Program is an eight-week, small-group experience combining structured, ground-based activities with horses, guided reflection, and practical skills development. Participants meet once a week, with the first cohort beginning in September and scheduled for Friday mornings.
The program is non-exposure-based—participants are never required to disclose or revisit traumatic experiences. Instead, the experience focuses on practical skills supporting stress regulation, communication, situational awareness, adaptability, healthy boundaries, and connection.
PROGRAM PARTNERSHIP
Healing Heroes Foundation
Program Partner
Cornerstone Community Care
Clinical Partner & Oversight
Superior Stables
Host Site • Whitinsville, MA
LEAD FACILITATOR
Christina Cronin, LICSW
President, Cornerstone Community Care
Christina Cronin, LICSW
President, Cornerstone Community Care
MEET THE LEAD FACILITATOR
Experience That Understands the Community.
Christina Cronin, LICSW, President of Cornerstone Community Care, brings more than 20 years of clinical experience in emergency mental health, crisis response, law enforcement, and first responder behavioral health. A certified CIT Coordinator, Christina has developed and led crisis-response programs across Massachusetts and has spent much of her career supporting first responders and healthcare professionals. Christina also serves the Drug Enforcement Agency EAP services through The Counseling Center, a world-renowned center for mental health care for first responders, medical professionals, and veterans. She has been trained by some of the best in the field and continues to train and develop ongoing clinical programs and projects with TCC. She also brings a lifelong connection to horses and has personally found the barn to be a place to reset, recharge, and reconnect outside of the demands of the job.
WHO IT'S FOR
Built for Our Community.
FIRST RESPONDERS
MILITARY MEMBERS
VETERANS
FAMILIES
Cohorts are built around shared experiences and community needs. This may include dedicated cohorts for first responders, military members, and veterans, as well as private family cohorts created for one family to participate together.
Participation is completely free, and no previous experience with horses is required.
GET INVOLVED
Ready to Take the Next Step?
INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING?
Find Your Next Step.
Whether you're interested in joining an upcoming cohort in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, or simply want to learn more, we'd love to hear from you.
Submitting an interest form does not obligate you to participate. It simply helps us learn more about your interest and keep you informed about upcoming opportunities.
WANT TO HELP MAKE THIS POSSIBLE?
Help Make It Possible.
Healing Heroes Foundation provides the Equine-Assisted Recovery Program at no cost to participants.
Donations, sponsorships, and community partnerships help make each cohort possible by supporting professional facilitation, facility costs, program materials, and other program needs.
Program Disclaimer: The Healing Heroes Equine-Assisted Recovery Program is a complementary, skills-based service and is not a substitute for individual psychotherapy, crisis intervention, medical care, or emergency services. Participation is voluntary, and no specific outcome is guaranteed.
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