What a success!!! Co-chairs Frank Bono and Eileen Shanahan thank all who came out to our Inaugural Harvest the East End. We were proud to have Bill Evans, Program Director, Chief Meteorologist, 92.1 WLNG FM as our Emcee.
We were honored to have special guests; Colonel Dave Woycik, esq. US Army (ret) and Paul Martinez, US Army Ranger. Performances by Gina Lamb of Iron Horse Fields and the Islip Horseman's Association Mounted Drill Team.
Delicious food by Primi Italian Restaurant in West Islip, North Fork Roadhouse, Wine and Country Deli, Alure/aMano.
Spectacular wine by Baiting Hollow Vineyard, One Woman Winery, Raphael Vineyard, Sannino Vineyard
Great beer and cider by Riverhead Cider House, Eastern Front Brewery, Greenport Harbor Brewing Company, and Twin Forks Brewery.
Due to Covid -19 and social distancing, Warrior Ranch is inviting you to enjoy a virtual visit with our horses.Recall your interaction time while grooming Warrior and Midnight and remember how it made you feel :)
Stay safe and remain healthy! Hope to see folks soon!
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LI News radio - "street smart"!
LI News Radio's Mike Sapraicone interviewed Warrior Ranch's Founder and President Eileen Shanahan and Steve Castleton, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, on his "Street Smart" show. The conversation ranged from how the Foundation began, to the high rate of suicide among veterans and first responders to how horses help those with PTSD. Mike is a retired NYPD detective, a great host and conversationalist. Mike also owns Squad Security; Global Security Services & Investigations. Click here for the full interview.
Thank you Mike for your generosity!!!
horse interaction program day
Warrior Ranch welcomed wonderful folks to our Horse Interaction Program. US Navy Veteran, Kenneth Kuck, served in the Korean War. His daughter Laura joined him and they had a great experience with "Cody" and coach, Juliette Hackett. US Army Veteran Jen Baker loves the tranquility and connection she receives at the Ranch. US Marine and retired NCPD Mounted Unit, Tim Galvin really enjoyed being back with horses. Gina Lamb says Tim is a natural :)
"America's Heroes Rescuing America's Icon"
To see the rest of the great photos, please visit our website gallery. Thank you Ruth McDade for taking the photos :)
Due to Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), 22 veterans commit suicide every day.
Due to neglect or retirement from race or show careers, there are over 100,000 unwanted horses.
Equine assisted therapy has been proven to reduce symptoms of PTSD.
Through horse interaction, Warrior Ranch provides a safe haven of healing and well being for veterans, first responders and horses.
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NEWS12'S DOUG GEED VISITS WARRIOR RANCH!
Thank you Doug Geed and Brian Endres for a great segment. You were so kind to everyone at the Ranch and made them feel terrific! About 9 minutes into the show is the Warrior Ranch segment. Click here to see the segment.