Why Odyssey?
The definition of Odyssey is a long journey full of adventure; a series of experiences that give knowledge or understanding to someone.
Our vision is to create a safe community environment where veterans, first responders and their families can increase their knowledge of self, horses and others through Equine Assisted Learning (EAL.)

Who can benefit?
Any veterans or first responders (and their families) who just want to belong be in a safe community environment and those struggling (not limited to) with the following:
● Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD)
● Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
● Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
● Spinal chord injury
● Depression
● Anxiety
● Amputees
*Autumn Trails Stable does not treat or diagnosis participants.
Creating Community
Each Tuesday evening, the barn will be open at 5:30 p.m. for veterans, first responders & their families to gather and connect in the presence of horses. At 6:30 p.m., an introductory session will be offered for beginners and then at 7:30 p.m. an advanced session will be offered for those who have participated in the program before. PLEASE NOTE: Registration paperwork is required for ALL veterans and first responders (even for the open barn.) ALL family members MUST sign a release for Autumn Trails Stable AND Finally Home Farm (a legal guardian MUST sign a release for family members under the age of 18.)

What does an introductory session look like?
  • 8 weeks long
  • 1 hour session each week plus community barn time
  • 4-6 participants plus volunteers to assist participants with their equine partner
  • Sessions will begin by focusing on making the connection with the equine partners on the ground through growing horsemanship skills. Then, the participants will progress their horsemanship skills on the back of their equine partner through mounted activities (if they choose).
  • Approved helmets are required. We have many that can be used for the lessons.
  • Once the introductory session is complete, each participant will have the opportunity to continue on in the program in a manner that is best for them either through volunteering for other introductory sessions as a helper and/or through continuing to advance their horsemanship skills through the advanced sessions. Or just come connect with us each week.
How do you get started?
  • Print & fill out the following forms:
    ​2019 ODYSSEY REGISTRATION
  • Submit the completed registration via email (info@autumntrailsstable.com) or mail (2000 Folk Ream Road, Springfield, Ohio 45502)
  • We will call you to set-up your first session
Contact us with any questions at (937) 536-9912 or info@autumntrailsstable.com

Donate to Support a Veteran or First Responder

Our goal is to offer this program at no cost to veterans and first responders through donations, fundraising and grant writing. Here's how you can support the participants of Odyssey:
  • $70 will support a participant for one lesson
  • $560 will support a participant for an entire 8-week session
  • $2,240 will support a participant for an entire year
  • $2,800 will support 5 participants for an entire 8-week session
You can sponsor a participant for any amount above or whatever amount you choose. 100% of the funds will go directly toward supporting the program. We greatly appreciate your support and generosity and we know the participants will as well!
To make a donation to support a veteran or first responder, please click the button below or send a check to:
Autumn Trails Stable
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2000 Folk Ream Road
Springfield, Ohio 45502

If donating online, please type Odyssey in the "Special Instructions" field. If your donation is for a specific veteran or first responder, please add their name after Odyssey.
                                          

Odyssey Volunteers

  • Are you interested in giving back to our veterans and first responders?
  • Do you have prior military experience?
  • Do you have prior counseling experience?
All of our participants need 1-2 volunteers assisting them during each lessons. Volunteers would need to make a 1-2 hour per week commitment for the 8-week session. This program requires volunteers fulfill certain qualifications, so please contact us at info@autumntrailsstable.com to for more information and/or to set-up an initial meeting. Please fill out the Volunteer Application.
Autumn Trails Stable . 2000 Folk Ream Road, Springfield, Ohio 45502 . (937) 536-9912 . info@autumntrailsstable.com