Back in the Saddle – Equine Services for Heroes
Youngsville, North Carolina
Back in the Saddle - Equine Services for Heroes is an equine-assisted program on a private property a few miles from Youngsville, North Carolina. The center describes its work as teaching horsemanship from the ground up to military service members, first responders and others who have experienced trauma, with families included on request.
- Ground-based horsemanship (grooming, tacking, reading horse body language)
- Round pen trust and communication work
- Optional mounted work, decided case by case
- Family sessions on request
- 45-minute sessions
- Military service members and veterans
- Law enforcement officers and firefighters
- First responders
- People working in the medical field
- Families and caregivers
- Adults who have experienced trauma
More about this center
About the Program
The center describes the horses as the therapists. Everyone starts with basic horsemanship: grooming, tacking, learning the names of the equipment and reading a horse's body language. Trust is built on the ground in a round pen, and progress depends on the individual. Riding is optional and considered case by case, and the center says lesson plans take into account the goals of the client, family and caregivers.
The center describes its work as addressing visible and invisible injuries from the line of duty, and its website mentions PTSD, depression, grief, anxiety and other conditions. Learn more about equine therapy for veterans.
The Staff
The center says its staff includes PATH Intl. Therapeutic Instructors and Equine Services for Heroes Specialists. Jessica Streamo founded the program in 2017, according to ABC11.
Getting Started
New participants complete the client forms posted on the center's website and need a doctor's signed medical release for equine activities. Riders wear helmets that meet ASTM/SEI standards, and leashed service dogs are welcome. To ask about rates and openings, call (919) 522-3081 or email info@backinthesaddle-es4h.org.
Location
The program is based at a private, gated property a few miles from Youngsville, NC 27596, with open fields, wooded paths, streams and ponds. Visits are by appointment. The center lists its service area as Franklin, Wake, Granville and Johnston counties, including Wake Forest, Youngsville, Raleigh, Franklinton, Henderson, Louisburg, Clayton and Creedmoor.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I get started?
Call (919) 522-3081 or email info@backinthesaddle-es4h.org to arrange a visit, then complete the client forms on the center's website along with a signed medical release from your doctor.
Do I have to ride?
No. Everyone begins with ground work, and the center decides on riding case by case.
How long are sessions?
Sessions run 45 minutes unless special requests are made, according to the center's FAQ.
Can my family take part?
Yes. The center says families can be included as a unit on request, when possible.
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Questions to Ask When You Call
The center is the best source for these answers.
- Are you running now, and taking new riders?Start here. We couldn’t confirm a current schedule.
- Which ages and needs do you work with?Ask about experience with your rider’s specific condition.
- Is a licensed PT, OT or speech therapist involved?Therapist-led hippotherapy is usually the only kind insurance may cover.
- What does a session cost, and are there scholarships?Many nonprofit programs offer sliding scales or sponsored spots.
- Do you have a mounting ramp or lift?Important for riders who use a wheelchair or need help mounting.