VORTEX

Veterans Outdoor Recreational Therapy Equine Xperience

EmpoweRanch

VORTEX Program for Veterans

FALL SEASON BEGINS: October, 2025

DATE/TIME: Thursdays 1600-1800 / 4:00PM-6:00PM

Location: EmpoweRanch, 308 West siesta way, Phoenix, AZ 85041

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PLEASE NOTE:

PLEASE CONTACT JESSI at JessiV@EmpoweRanch.org TO JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR FALL VORTEX 2025.

Our VORTEX (Veterans Outdoor Recreational Therapy Equine Xperience) program invites veterans who enjoy the outdoors and want to heal through the ranch lifestyle with horses, farm-fresh air, and campfires.

This is a group recreational therapy program using horsemanship, outdoor recreation, service, and more to improve quality of life for veterans, especially those who may be experiencing depression, isolation, anxiety, PTSD, TBI, and similar.

No riding involved and no horse experience required. This is not a riding program. Our focus is on supporting you in getting more out of life through outdoor therapeutic recreation based on your strengths, interests, and abilities, not on limitations. 

Full sponsorships are provided by our partner, Arizona Elk Society, by joining their Heroes Rising Outdoors program!

For more info and to sign up, please contact:

Jessica Voss with EmpoweRanch and Russ Johnson with arizona elk society’s heroes rising outdoors

by clicking here

If you’re interested but date/time don’t work, please let us know!

Thank you to our program sponsor: