Our Programs
A Word About Us
At Project ComeBack, our focus is on the healing and well-being of our rescued horses, helping them recover from the physical, mental, and emotional traumas they’ve endured before arriving at our sanctuary. We are not a traditional therapy program, nor do we believe in framing either horses or people as something that needs to be “fixed.” True healing happens in an environment of trust, choice, and mutual respect.
Instead of approaching our work as therapy, we share each horse’s story, not just as an individual, but as a prey animal whose behaviors, fears, and aversions often reflect the trauma they’ve experienced. Our horses come from all backgrounds, some were feral, others discarded after years of service in the equine industry, but they all have one thing in common: they were deemed unwanted. Here, they aren’t asked to perform or prove their worth. They are simply given the space to heal, and through that process, they form meaningful connections with the veterans who partner with us in their care.
Veteran Program
At our North location, we run 6-week courses in partnership with Equine International, where 3-6 participants attend once a week for 2.5 hours. Each session begins with a mindfulness practice, followed by educational material from Equine International covering horse psychology, personalities, body language, herd dynamics, and more. This foundation helps participants understand the horses they are working with, leading into hands-on time focused on mindful observation and positive, non-forced interactions that support the horses’ healing. Two equine professionals and a licensed therapist are present to guide the experience.
At our South location, we offer a one-day immersive experience where a group of veterans spends the day observing and interacting with our herd of wild horses. This experience allows participants to witness natural horse behavior in an undomesticated setting and learn how to engage with horses through positive, consensual interactions. The skills learned with the wild herd are then applied to our domestic horses, many of whom have endured trauma in the equine industry. This program fosters a deep understanding of trust, choice, and connection between horse and human.