Healing Heroes Through Rescued Animals
Empowering veterans and public-safety personnel — law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, and correctional officers — through equine and K-9 therapy with adopted mustangs and trained dogs.
Our Mission
Branded Brothers, Inc. provides equine and K-9 therapy programs to veterans and public-safety personnel — law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, and correctional officers. Our horses are adopted mustangs and adopted animals; many of our dogs come from shelters and rescue organizations.
We believe that healing happens through purpose, responsibility, and the powerful bond between humans and animals. Together, rescued animals and the heroes who serve our communities find new purpose. At the end of every program, participants keep their horse or dog — a lifelong companion and partner in healing.
Our Programs
A progressive path from introduction to long-term healing, designed for veterans and public-safety personnel.
Program graduates keep their horse or dog at the end of every program.
2-Day Horsemanship Clinic
An introductory experience working with adopted mustangs. Learn foundational horsemanship skills in a supportive environment.
- • Open to the public
- • Work with adopted mustangs
- • Foundation in horsemanship
- • Required for academy applicants
6-Week Horsemanship Academy
An immersive, selective program providing in-depth equine therapy and horsemanship training over six weeks.
- • Selective application
- • 100% free
- • Adopted mustangs & ranch horses
- • Clinical oversight
K-9 Companionship Program
Matching veterans and first responders with trained dogs from shelters and rescue organizations.
- • Rescued shelter dogs
- • Hunting/ESA/service dogs
- • Application-based matching
- • Ongoing support
Our K-9 Programs Are Changing Lives Right Now
Many of our dogs are rescues from shelters and partner organizations.
Every participant keeps their trained companion at the end of the program.
Upland & Waterfowl Hunting Dogs
For veterans and first responders who find healing in the outdoors, our hunting dog program pairs participants with trained bird dogs.
- ✓ Fully trained
- ✓ Matched to handler
- ✓ 3-day training
Emotional Support Animals (ESA)
Shelter and surrendered dogs trained to provide comfort and emotional regulation for veterans and first responders.
- ✓ Calm temperament
- ✓ Basic obedience
- ✓ 2-week program
ADA Service Dogs
Professionally trained service dogs certified to ADA standards for veterans and first responders with qualifying conditions.
- ✓ ADA-certified
- ✓ Public access rights
- ✓ 2-week intensive
Upcoming Events
View All Events2-Day Horsemanship Clinic
Introductory clinic working with adopted mustangs. Open to the public.
Spring Fundraiser & Auction
Dinner, live & silent auctions, and veteran testimonials.
Summer Academy Cohort
6-week program for qualifying veterans and first responders.
What Participants Say
“The horsemanship program helped me find a sense of purpose again. Working with these adopted mustangs taught me patience and responsibility in ways I never expected.”
— John D., Marine Corps Veteran
“As a retired firefighter, I struggled after leaving the department. My shelter or surrendered dog from Branded Brothers gave me a reason to get up every morning and face the world again.”
— Mike T., Retired Firefighter
“As a Mental Health Director, I’ve seen firsthand how the bond between a veteran and a rescued animal can break through barriers that traditional therapy alone cannot. At Branded Brothers, we’re not just providing programs — we’re restoring purpose, one connection at a time.”
— John Lewis, Mental Health Director
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Help Us Serve Those Who Serve
Your donation directly supports free programs for veterans and first responders, provides care for our adopted horses and dogs, and helps us expand our reach.