Big Red Barn Retreat

Form Up Fridays

FORM UP FRIDAYS allows Veterans and First Responders to learn and apply skills through Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and is based on the principles of Posttraumatic Growth. EAL is an experiential appraoch to learning that leverages the unique qualities of a horse to enhance self-awareness, facilitate emotional regulation, and improve interpersonal relationships. The goal is to facilitate personal growth and develop life skills that enhance relationships in all areas of a participant’s life. Veterans & First Responders who participate in EAL programs experience noticeable improvements in physical, mental, and emotional health.

Female wearing a hat and flannel brushing a light brown horse

No Horse Experience Required

FORM UP FRIDAYS sessions are offered monthly at no cost to participants thanks to the support of the Wells Fargo Foundation.

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The 2024 Defender Service Awards

Vote Daily to Help the BRBR Win a Brand New Land Rover Defender Vehicle!

The Big Red Barn Retreat of Blythewood, SC has been selected as a honoree in the Defender Service Honorees Award.
 
The public can cast their votes for the Big Red Barn Retreat from October 2nd, 2024, through October 17th, 2024, generating the ultimate category winners. Based on the public vote, each category winner will be awarded a new Defender 130 vehicle that will be customized to align with their mission of service.
The winners of the 2024 Defender Service Awards presented by CHASE will be announced at Destination Defender on November 23, 2024, at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, California.
 
For information and rules on the Defender Service Awards presented by CHASE, click the button below!