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At Promise Landing Farm, we believe in the healing power of horses. Patriot’s Promise is a program designed to provide emotional, cognitive, physical, and social benefits to those who have given so much for our freedom and safety. Through equine-assisted services, we create a supportive, welcoming, and empowering environment where veterans and first responders can reconnect with themselves, their peers, and the world around them. Participants engage in a variety of horsemanship activities, both mounted and unmounted, individually or in groups.

 

Our program offers:

One-day clinics – An introduction to equine-assisted services, allowing participants to explore whether it’s a beneficial resource for them.

Weekly group lessons – Providing structure, camaraderie, and skill-building while fostering trust, confidence, and personal growth.

 

At the heart of Patriot’s Promise is our core value: “Never Give Up.” The skills learned through working with horses— patience, resilience, and self-awareness—translate far beyond the barn, helping participants regain confidence and navigate life’s challenges.

 

Benefits of Equine-Assisted Activities Include: 

1. Targets Many Common PTSD Issues: 

  • Decreased feelings of isolation 

  • Self-efficacy and self-esteem building 

  • Reductions in anxiety Increased confidence

  • Trust development

  • Self-acceptance

  • Decreases in depression symptoms

  • Improved management of stress

 

2. A Sense of Control: 

  • Combatting Feelings of Helplessness

  • Immediate Feedback from Horses

  • Empowerment through Direction

 

3. Long-Lasting Benefits: A recent three-year study found that equine therapy led to long term benefits in treating PTSD. 

 

4. Beneficial Changes to Brain Chemistry: Neural mapping has shown physical changes to the brain following equine-assisted activities. Many treatments that can affect brain chemistry are typically medication-assisted approaches. You can get many of the same benefits without prescription drugs by using equine-assisted activities for PTSD, such as Amygdala changes, prefrontal cortex changes, and hippocampus changes. 


5. Development of Trust and Bonding for Civilian Life: Horses can perceive even minute changes in human emotion, reacting with genuine and immediate feedback. This honesty helps veterans engage authentically, understanding that they’re in a space of non-judgment and genuine interaction.

Join us in making a difference. Explore opportunities, get involved, or support our mission today. Visit: www.promiselandingfarm.org Contact: katie@promiselandingfarm.org

 

1. “Top 5 Benefits of Equine Therapy for Veterans,” TTC Mending Fences, accessed March 22, 2025, https://ttcmendingfences.com/blog/top-5-benefits-of-equine-therapy-for-veterans/.

2. Tasha M. Golden et al., “A Review of Art Therapy Among Military Service Members and Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder,” Journal of Military and Veterans’ Health 30, no. 3 (2022), https://jmvh.org/article/a-review-ofart-therapy-among-military-service-members-and-veterans-with-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/.

3. Laura N. Taylor et al., “Equine-Assisted Therapy for PTSD: A Randomized Controlled Trial,” Journal of Affective Disorders 282 (2021): 50–57, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165032720328536.

4. William D.S. Killgore et al., “Neuroimaging Changes in PTSD Following Therapeutic Interventions: A Meta-Analysis,” Human Brain Mapping 42, no. 4 (2021): 1003–1017, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33547694/.

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Promise Landing Farm, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with FEIN 83-1049305. 

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Testimonials

“I love volunteering at Promise Landing. I witness how interacting with horses empowers people, both with and without disabilities, to experience freedom, joy, and confidence in a unique and powerful way. Spending time with the riders, staff, and volunteers is truly inspirational.”

Mary - Promise Landing Farm Volunteer

“The first time I visited Promise Landing Farm, I felt such positive energy from the staff, the horses, and the volunteers. My son, who has autism, loves connecting with and riding the horses. The connection calms his spirit, and riding has helped build his confidence and independence in so many ways. I started volunteering, and it has become my true happy place. There is nothing like watching someone experience that special connection with a horse and seeing the smile and joy on their face.”

Kathleen - Promise Landing Farm Parent

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16900 Clagett Landing Road

Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Promise Landing Farm at Melwood

9035 Ironsides Road

Nanjemoy, MD 20662 

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(301) 249-2971

Email
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