Bear is a great "big brother" in the herd. He likes making sure his herd mates are in order. Although he may seem bossy to the horses, Bear loves to bond with humans and is kind, gentle, and always wants to please you.Your sponsorship keeps a specific horse healthy, safe, and ready to stand beside veterans and first responders in their healing work. 🐴 Monthly support helps cover feed, farrier visits, and veterinary care so our herd can quietly do what they do best—offer calm, steady connection to those who’ve served.Choose a level that fits your budget, and know you’re part of the Hope Project STL community, creating space for hope, healing, and belonging. 🌟

Bindi is a draft horse rescue from the New England area. Her days used to be filled with lots of hard work, but now she is retired in luxury, and her presence is literally larger than life. Standing at 17.3 hands, Bindi towers above the herd. She always knows what's going on and serves as the watch mare for her herd. Your sponsorship helps keep “Bindi” healthy, safe, and ready to serve. Every gift supports her feed, farrier, and veterinary care so she can continue walking beside veterans, first responders, and their families. 🐴When you sponsor Bindi, you stand with those who have served. Your generosity makes it possible for them to find calm, confidence, and connection through equine‑assisted activities at Hope Project STL. 🌟

Meet Hope! She's named after the Hope Project and was rescued, along with her mom, Faith, from a kill pen in August 2024. Hope is such a sweet and gentle soul, and she's on her way to becoming an Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) horse. She absolutely loves being scratched and showered with affection—it's her favorite thing! Her journey is a heartwarming reminder that everyone deserves a second chance.When you support Hope, you’re helping her do what she does best: connect with veterans, first responders, and their families 🐴. Your generous sponsorship covers her feed, care, and training, making sure every barn visit is a safe, calm, and healing experience.By sponsoring Hope, you’re also making a real difference in the lives of those who are looking for relief from anxiety, building trust, and creating a wonderful community for those carrying heavy burdens 🌟. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey, one horse at a time!