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Hoof-It for Heroes is a 2.2-mile challenge to raise awareness of the 22 veterans and active military who die by suicide each day. The challenge begins on Sunday, November 2nd and continues virtually for 22 days, ending on November 24th. An in-person 2.2-mile walk/run at EquiCenter on November 2nd will launch the challenge. 100% of the proceeds from the event go directly to EquiCenter's Veteran programs.
Photo Credit: David Jorgensen
IN-PERSON EVENT
November 2nd I 10:30 am I at EquiCenter
Walk or run 2.2 miles on our beautiful trails at EquiCenter! Please arrive at EquiCenter at 10:30 am on Sunday, November 2nd for check-in. After check-in, we will have an opening ceremony led by the Honeoye Falls American Legion and the Marine Corps. The walk/run will begin at 11:11 am in remembrance of World War I ending at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. Complimentary post-event refreshments will be available. Humans only please, horses
and dogs may take part virtually!
PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY
November 2 - November 24 I Anytime I Anywhere
COMPLETE 2.2 MILES THROUGH ANY ACTIVITY YOU CHOOSE!
Beginning November 2nd, and continuing for the next 22 days (December 2), EquiCenter invites you to complete 2.2 miles virtually to raise awareness for the 22 veterans and active military members who die by suicide each day. By running, walking, skiing, horseback riding - or any other means you choose to be active - you will raise awareness of this crisis and help support our Veteran programming. Make sure to take a photo of yourself doing your 2.2 miles! Post your pics and tag EquiCenter or send them to Sara at sdisque@equicenterny.org to be featured on our social media platforms.
Mission Mustang® Program:
In 2018, EquiCenter launched Mission Mustang® as part of our ongoing effort to help veterans heal from the physical and emotional scars of war. Veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) are often hyper-vigilant of their surroundings and struggling to find purpose and mission. To help them integrate back into civilian society, we partnered with the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to develop Mission Mustang®, a national program that pairs veterans battling PTS with captive mustangs experiencing the same feelings of loss and anxiety. Under the guidance of professional mustang trainers, the veterans gentle the mustangs and - as they teach the horses and prepare them to find new homes – these same men and women find themselves.
Learn more about Mission Mustang© through the links below.
