Warrior Wellness Foundation

What Warrior Wellness Foundation does

Remount Foundation (legally registered as Warrior Wellness Foundation, DBA "RF") is a Colorado Springs-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2009 by Jeanne Springer and Billy Jack Barrett that delivers equine-assisted therapeutic programs to active-duty U.S. military personnel, veterans of all eras, first responders, and their families at no cost to participants. The organization's core offering is the Remount Method, an integrated therapeutic framework combining three components: Equine Assisted Philosophy (EAP), which uses the natural herd dynamics of 30 horses at the U.S. Air Force Academy Equestrian Center as a therapeutic mirror; HeartMath, a biofeedback-based stress reduction protocol using physiological monitors and a smartphone application; and Family Play Days, twice-monthly sensory-movement events for military families. The organization reports having served more than 22,000 participants cumulatively since founding, with 4,100 served in 2024 at a reported direct cost of approximately $80 per participant.

The organization operates from a Colorado Springs mailing address but delivers all programming at the USAFA Equestrian Center under a public/private tenant agreement that grants access to approximately 1,000 protected acres at no cost to U.S. taxpayers. Remount is staffed by a single full-time program director, contract support, and approximately 50 volunteers (half holding EAP certification) who contributed over 9,000 hours in 2024. Funding is sourced from individual donations across three subscription tiers (Wranglers $25/month, Broncos $50/month, Posse $500/month), corporate sponsorships (USAA, Merck Animal Health, Schwab, Scheels, Scribante Family Fund, Boeing), grants (Colorado Veterans Assistance Grant), the Pull for Warriors sporting clays fundraiser, and the Colorado Gives Foundation platform. Participants are referred through the VA Vet Center, Veteran Service Organizations, mental health providers, military command elements, and self-referral, with the Bundeswehr (German Army) having officially adopted the program. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors, currently led by Interim CEO Dr. Earl M. Gaughan following Co-Founder Billy Jack Barrett's retirement in 2024.

Name

Warrior Wellness Foundation

Legal name

Remount Foundation

Website

https://remountfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Remount Foundation (DBA RF) is a Colorado Springs 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2009 that delivers the Remount Method, an equine-assisted therapeutic program combining Equine Assisted Philosophy, HeartMath biofeedback, and Family Play Days, to active-duty U.S. military, veterans, first responders, and their families at no cost, operating from the USAFA Equestrian Center with 30 horses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equine-Assisted Therapy Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Equine Rehabilitation, Layup & Retirement Facilities (AFAEAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rehabilitation & Recovery Retreats (Physio, Post-Op, Pain Management) (THAGAMAG), Sanctuaries & Long-Term Care (Farm, Equine, Exotic) (BPAGAIAH)

Keywords

• Equine-assisted therapy
• Veteran mental health
• Nonprofit therapeutic services
• First responder wellness
• Equine therapy programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly recurring donations from individuals at various tiers (Wranglers $25/month, Broncos $50/month, Posse $500/month). Also accepts tribute donations in honor of individuals.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorships from corporations including USAA, Merck Animal Health, Schwab, Scheels, Scribante Family Fund, Boeing, and others. Includes event sponsorships for Pull for Warriors fundraiser.
3. Grants: Funding from grants including Colorado Veterans Assistance Grant for eligible veterans. Foundation relies on grants and donations for operations.
4. Fundraising Events: Pull for Warriors sporting clays fundraiser and other events. All-American Beef Battalion provides steak lunch catering for events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Warrior Wellness Foundation (also known as Remount Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2009 and based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It provides equine-assisted therapeutic programs to military service members, veterans, first responders, and their families. The foundation delivers these hands-on, horse-based therapeutic services directly at its Colorado Springs location, supported by a small staff and a network of 50+ volunteers.

Product overview

Remount Foundation operates as a single, unified therapeutic program called the RF Method (Remount Method), which combines three core therapeutic components: Equine Assisted Philosophy (EAP), HeartMath resilience-building techniques, and Family Play Days. The RF Method is designed to help active-duty military, veterans of all eras, first responders, and their families find healing from PTSD, TBI, and other trauma. The program is provided at no cost to eligible participants and is personalized to meet each participant's unique healing pathway. All three components—EAP, HeartMath, and Family Play Days—work together as an integrated approach where participants engage with horses under the guidance of volunteer peer-mentors who are often combat veterans themselves.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Equine-Assisted Therapy Programs for Military, Veterans, First Responders, and Families

Quantifiable outcome

• 22,000+ individuals served since 2009
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Colorado Gives FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership allows donors to donate from IRA, DAF, or by wire transfer anytime through the Colorado Gives platform. Remount is listed with the Colorado Gives Foundation.
• U.S. Air Force Academy Equestrian CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSAFA tenant under a public/private agreement at no cost to U.S. taxpayers. Organization operates on approximately 1,000 protected acres at the Equestrian Center where horses live as a natural herd.
• Bundeswehr (German Army)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Remount Method has been officially adopted by the German Army (Bundeswehr) due to its effectiveness. Other allied militaries have also expressed interest in duplicating the program.
• VA Vet CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVeterans referred by VA Vet Center to participate in RF Method program.
• Soldier Recovery Unit from Fort CarsoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorActive-duty soldiers in recovery referred from Fort Carson military installation to Remount programs.
• Cohen Veterans NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVeterans referred through Cohen Veterans Network to Remount Foundation programs.
• Intrepid Spirit IROC group from Fort CarsoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIntrepid Spirit center refers service members experiencing traumatic brain injury and psychological health issues to Remount programs.
• Warrior NOW Veterans Trauma Court GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVeterans in trauma court programs referred to Remount for therapeutic support.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• USA Cares: USA Cares provides financial assistance and career transition support to military families and post-9/11 veterans. While focused on financial rather than clinical services, it overlaps on the trauma-affected veteran target population served by Remount and competes for the same DoD/VA-aligned corporate and individual donor base.

Broad incumbents

• Wounded Warrior Project: Wounded Warrior Project is one of the largest U.S. nonprofits serving post-9/11 veterans with PTSD, TBI, and other service-related injuries, offering a broad portfolio of physical, mental, and financial wellness programs. While it does not deliver equine-assisted services, it competes with Remount for the same veteran donor and grant funding pool.
• Hope For The Warriors: Hope For The Warriors provides comprehensive support programs for post-9/11 veterans, service members, and military families focused on transition, health and wellness, education, and family. It competes with Remount for veteran mental-health and family-support funding, particularly through VA and DoD-skewed grant pools.
• PATH International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship): PATH International is the leading industry body and credentialing organization for equine-assisted services in North America, with thousands of member centers. It is not a direct competitor for individual participants, but it sets standards (including the certification that half of Remount's volunteers hold), competes for philanthropic attention, and could be a peer / standards-anchor for any scaled version of the Remount model.
• Soldiers' Angels: Soldiers' Angels provides aid, comfort, and resources to active-duty military, veterans, and their families across multiple programs. It overlaps on the family/military-family support mission that Remount addresses through Family Play Days and competes for similar corporate sponsorships and individual donor dollars.
• Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB): Team RWB focuses on veteran physical and social wellness through community-based programming. It overlaps with Remount on veteran well-being and suicide-prevention missions but delivers programming through fitness and social events rather than equine therapy, putting the two into partial competition for donor and veteran mindshare.

Direct peers

• Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center: Hearts & Horses is a Colorado-based PATH Premier Accredited therapeutic riding center serving riders with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges, including veterans. Geographic proximity and overlap on equine-assisted programming for trauma-affected populations make it a strong direct peer, although its service mix extends beyond military trauma.
• Equest: Equest is a Texas-based nonprofit providing equine-assisted therapy and adaptive riding, including a dedicated "Hooves for Heroes" program for military veterans and first responders. It is one of the largest equine-therapy nonprofits in the U.S. and competes with Remount for the same donor and volunteer pool serving the same therapeutic use cases.
• BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center: BraveHearts is a PATH International Premier Accredited Center in Illinois offering equine-assisted services to veterans, first responders, and at-risk youth, with a dedicated "Horses for Heroes" program. It directly parallels Remount's mission, methodology, and military/first-responder target population, with the key difference being a regional rather than USAFA-tied operating model.
• Saratoga WarHorse: Saratoga WarHorse runs a three-day equine-based experiential program for combat veterans suffering from PTSD and military-related trauma, with peer mentors facilitating horse interactions. It is the closest direct competitor to Remount's Equine Assisted Philosophy offering, with similar peer-mentor and herd-dynamics methodology and a comparable veteran-only focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/remountfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/remount-foundation

Compliance1 record

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