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"WARRIOR - A Battle Against Trauma: Learning to Love and Trust Again." will be showing at the Nassau County Police Academy, free of charge! Thursday, November 13th - 6pm - 1 Law Enforcement Way, Garden City, NY Directed and produced by Warrior Ranch Founder and President Eileen Shanahan and Media Specialist Danielle Altebrando, this powerful documentary explores the often overlooked struggles of veterans living with PTS and the healing potential of equine connection. We con

Thank you NEWSMAX and Rita Cosby for having Founder/President, Eileen Shanahan and Board Member, Larry Ortolani on the Saturday Report. Of course Rita did a spectacular job with the interview. Many thanks to Ashley Gian as well for coordinating the segment. Thank you John Berger, Jim Ford, and Sully for being "on set" :). And thank you to Judy McCleery for taking photos.

Warrior Ranch horses and crew went to NYC for another appearance on Fox and Friends with Joey Jones, USMC, Todd Piro, Kayleigh McEnany, and Adam Klotz! Once again, an outstanding experience and thanks to all who were there to support! Click here to see the segment.

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Warrior Ranch Foundation celebrated a very special evening on Thursday, August 13, with our first-ever Hamptons fundraiser at Two Crows Farm in Bridgehampton! Over 100 guests joined us for an unforgettable summer evening featuring an exciting roping demonstration by National Finals Rodeo qualifier Casey Cox & Friends, delicious BBQ, and live rock ’n’ roll, country and blues from the G.E. Smith Trio. The evening began with the MTA PD Ceremonial Unit, then the MTA PD pipes and

Watch "Warrior - A Battle Against Trauma: Learning to Love and Trust Again", a documentary telling the story of our veterans struggles with post traumatic stress and Warrior, the horse who inspired Warrior Ranch Foundation. From the beginning of warfare, a unique bond has existed between warrior and the horse. Imaging gathering around a campfire with our brave warriors as they recount their stories and experiences. Meanwhile, a separate tale unfolds about the journey of a hor

Sully’s life didn't start out easy. He began his journey on the racetrack, but when he wasn't fast enough to keep competing, he was transitioned to years of hard labor working on an Amish farm. When he could no longer work, he tragically ended up in a kill pen. Thankfully, because of his racing ID tattoo, he was identified, rescued, and eventually brought to Warrior Ranch. Shortly after his rescue, Sully faced yet another massive hurdle: a severe eye infection that required t

Chevy’s story is one of love, selflessness, and new beginnings. He spent the first part of his life as a cherished family horse, where he was lovingly ridden and shown by a young girl. As life became busier and other commitments took over, his family was faced with a difficult decision about what Chevy's next chapter should be. Knowing Chevy thrived on having a job and loved connecting with people, they made the incredibly selfless choice to place his future ahead of their ow

River's journey to Warrior Ranch marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter. After making her way north from the south, River found her home at the ranch, where she has been given the time, patience, and training to reach her full potential. Since joining our herd in March 2026, River has made incredible strides in her training and continues to impress us with her willingness to learn. While she is still developing her skills under saddle and on the ground, she has alrea

"The equine-assisted therapy program is designed to ease trauma through trust, teamwork, and compassion." Read the full article here.

Our Veterans Day mini-retreat was covered by Greater Long Island, along with the other media outlets that honored Veterans Day on Long Island by sharing the Ranch's story. We are so grateful to everyone who helps spread the word about the work we do, so we can reach as many veterans and first responders who may need our help. Click here to read the full article.

What a way to honor our veterans on this Veterans Day. Many thanks to Fox 5 NY for visiting on this blustery November day to help tell our story. Thank you Jodi Goldberg for an excellent segment.

Many thanks to the Times-Review Newspapers and Nick Grasso for the coverage of our two-day ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) course that we held for local first responders, health care workers and others. Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital and the Center for Suicide Prevention of New York sponsored the event. We were honored to host this seminar, offering another tool in helping people who have given up hope find reasons not to die by suicide. Read t