Military & First Responder Programs
For more than four thousand years, horses have been an integral part of warfare. Today, horses are still playing an important role in war, this time in the recovery of military veterans who have suffered emotional and/or physical injuries. Clinical evidence and generations of human experience show that horses have a special ability to help people work through emotional barriers without shame or stigma. Pal-O-Mine Equestrian is an EAGALA DESIGNATED MILITARY PROGRAM. This designation asserts that Eagala Certified Professionals working with the military have specialized training and experience in the military community. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) sessions at the farm are action, not talk, and are offered to individuals, families, and groups.
Pal-O-Mine Equestrian offers programs to the following through subsidized grant funding:
- Veterans from Vietnam, Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan
- Service men and women who fought in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, Operation Enduring Freedom and Active Duty Service Members
- 9-11 and First Responders
- Family members and caregivers
2026 Calendar of Events
FALL-IN FRIDAYS FALL SERIES 1000-1100: Open to veterans, active service members, first responders, firefighters and police. Build a relationship with your equine partner and meet friends while learning about horses. Fall Series 2026 runs through December 18. No sessions on Nov 6, 27 & Dec 11. Program offered at no cost due to generous donations.
Important Notice:Â Military and First Responder programming is provided at no cost through charitable donations and grant funding. These services do not constitute Medicaid State Plan services or Home and Community-Based services (HCBS) Waiver services and are neither approved, authorized, billed nor reimbursed under Medicaid.
For additional information about our military programs, email military@pal-o-mine.org
Upcoming Events
Fall-In Friday
Every Friday from 1000 – 1100 through December 18, 2026, except Nov 6, 27 & Dec 11
Ascension Nutrition
Open to Veterans & Active Duty
service members, by appointment.
Click here for details.
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Watch our military program video:
Our military programs are offered at no cost thanks to the generous support from the following:
- Campizondo Foundation
- HW Wilson Foundation
- Kiwanis Suffolk West
- Norman Lear Veterans Scholarship Fund
- Palm Tree Festival
- Para Equestrian Athletes
- Passaro Family
- Rachel Hirsch
- Rotary Club of Northport
- Sayville Rotary
- Smithtown Elks Lodge
- United Way of Long Island
- Veterans Marathon Grant
