STAT® Inc Veteran Application

Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) & Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) Programs for Veterans

Connect and grow alongside horses with a team approach involving STAT®'s herd and professional staff. Note that for no-cost programming, we rely solely on grant funds that are available to us. If there are no grant funds available, we will put you on a wait list. CURRENTLY: STAT has grants available through EAGALA.org and WWP. Once you submit this application - someone from our team will follow up within 2-3 business days.

STAT® Welcomes you!

STAT® Horse Herd Awaits You

Since 2007, STAT® has been providing free equine-assisted services to Veterans, their families, and caregivers—thanks to support from federal, state, and private foundation grants. Through 'Healing with Horsepower,' we’ve proudly helped our nation’s heroes find connection, purpose, and healing.

STAT® is honored to offer Veterans Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) at no cost, made possible through VA-SPORTS grant funding, EAGALA, Wounded Warrior, and others. We are also proud to be recognized as a Military Designated Services Organization by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA).

www.eagala.org

STAT® offers a wide array of equine-assisted services designed to support the unique needs of Veterans. Our dedicated team includes equine specialists, mental health professionals, physical therapists, and occupational therapists—all united by a shared commitment to serve those who’ve served. Some of us are Veterans ourselves, and most of our team members have immediate family currently serving or who have served in the Armed Forces.

Veterans are truly at the HEART of STAT®.

We are honored to support healing, personal growth, and learning through our Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) programs. These services, provided through the grants and scholarships, are fully funded—offered at no cost to the Veteran.

Currently, our funded programs are specific to the VA-SPORTS grants, EAGALA programming grants, and some others. We are continuously seeking and securing additional grant funding to expand and sustain our Veteran services throughout the year and across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.

STAT®'s Team holds multiple certifications (EAGALA, OK Corral, EquiLateral, to name a few) and we are a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) organization. We deeply understand how physical and emotional trauma can affect connection and learning. That’s why we strive to provide options tailored to your individual needs—with compassion, respect, with all matters complete confidentiality. Your trust is paramount to us, and your information always stays safe -- within STAT® .

STAT®'s Safety Policy

We take safety and security seriously, as we serve courageous people with vulnerabilities and special needs. By checking this box you acknowledge STAT®'s Safety Policy of all Clients and Horses and attest that the applicant does not have a history of any of the following to include: violence offences, sexual offences, Megan's Law, animal cruelty and/or arson.

Name of Other; e.g., VA Hospital, Vet Center, CBOC

Pittsburgh, White Oak, Altoona, Butler etc

About You

Veteran’s First Name

Last Name

Please check the box describes your military service:

I am a Veteran

I Served in the Military

I am a Service Member

Active Duty

I am a Service Member

Reservist

I am a Service Member

National Guard

Did you serve in the military on or after September 11, 2001 and incurred a physical or mental injury, illnesses, or wound due to military service? If yes, we can assist you in applying for Wounder Warrior Project Funding and a diagnosis is not required

Yes

Do you currently receive care through a Veteran's Healthcare Facility?

Yes

Name of the VA Facility/Vet Center where you receive care

Please type the name of the VA Hospital, Vet Center, or CBOC where you receive care (example: White Oak Vet Center, Pittsburgh VAMC, Altoona etc)

What branch(s) do/did you serve in? check all that apply

Air Force

Army

Navy

Marines

Coast Guard

Space Force

What was/is your job(s) in the military?

Highest Rank

Is there anything you would like us to know about your military service to better serve you?

Examples: deployments, era of service, Combat and/or MST and avoidance of military topics

STAT®'s Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and Psychotherapy (EAP) EAGALA - Grant Funded Program Options:

Please note that participation in EAGALA’s grant-funded program includes an opportunity for Veterans to voluntarily complete anonymous questionnaires. These surveys are part of an international research project aimed at exploring the benefits of equine-assisted programs before and after participation. Your identity will remain confidential, as a number will be assigned, and no names will be used. The questionnaires will be provided before the first and after your final session. While participation is optional, we strongly encourage you to complete them to support critical research on how equine-assisted interventions benefit Veterans.

Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) Programs:

What is EAL?

STAT's teams are trained and certified by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA.org).
Every team member has earned an approved EAGALA Model Certification as well as a Military Designation through EAGALA.
All sessions are ground-based ...there are no riding activities in the EAGALA Model.
In Equine Assisted Learning (EAL), the facilitator is a mental health professional who focuses on providing a safe and educational equine-assisted experience while the Equine Specialist works alongside the mental health professional to co-facilitate and to ensure the physical safety of participants and horses.
EAL is NOT mental health treatment.
Mental health treatment is only provided in EAP: Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.

Want to Apply for EAL Classes? (EAP is further down the page)

Yes

STAT® EAL (learning) PROGRAMS:

Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is not psychotherapy.
EAL is a hands-on, experiential approach that focuses on building life skills such as confidence, motivation, problem-solving, and communication—all through the lens of a growth mindset. Unlike therapy, EAL does not involve processing trauma or addressing mental health diagnoses. Although it is not a clinical treatment, many participants find EAL to be calming, educational, and deeply rewarding.

By checking this box you understand EAL is not psychotherapy or mental health treatment.

STAT®'s Equine Assisted Psychotherapy - What is EAP?

EAP stands for Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
This form of mental health treatment focuses on strengthening coping skills, fostering adaptive thinking, and reducing emotional distress by engaging in structured, therapeutic interactions with horses. EAP is designed to help Veterans address concerns such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and related mental health challenges.

EAP is most effective when integrated into an existing mental health care plan. If you're currently receiving therapy, speak with your mental health provider about incorporating EAP into your treatment. In some cases, a referral from your provider may be required to participate.

STAT®’s professional teams are certified by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA), and our organization proudly holds the EAGALA Military Services Designation.

Want to Apply for Adjunt EAP Sessions?

Yes

Check the Box to Apply for EAP Ground Based Program for 1 hour Sessions (Time Limited with a set number of sessions)

Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) experiential psychotherapy

This program in adjunct, which would be in addition to your current mental health treatment. This option may require a referral. Please let your current treatment provider know you are interested in applying for EAGALA EAP.

By checking this box you understand EAP may require a referral as an additional option and not a stand alone treatment. A virtual intake is required prior to starting any EAP program.

STAT® EAP (psychotherapy) PROGRAMS:

PLEASE SELECT YOUR PROGRAM(S) OF INTEREST:

Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)

Check your choice(s) Be sure to check either an individual or group option

STAT® Inc EQuine Affect® 6 week GROUP Program: Emotional Intelligence "EQ" alongside horses: Mindset, Challenges, Obstacles, Effort, Criticism, Success of Others, and Power of Yet

Family or Small Veteran Group 1-hour once a week

STAT® Inc EQuine Affect® 6 week INDIVIDUAL Program: Emotional Intelligence "EQ" alongside horses: Mindset, Challenges, Obstacles, Effort, Criticism, Success of Others, and Power of Yet

Individual 1-hour once a week

STAT® Inc EQuine Affect® 12 week INDIVIDUAL Program: Emotional Intelligence "EQ" alongside horses: Mindset, Self-Awareness, Motivation, Self-Regulation, Social Skills, Empathy, Relationships, Honesty, Well-Being, Hope and Resiliency

Individual 1-hour once a week

Check your choice(s) Be sure to check either an individual or group option

GROUP Stable Thinking for Stable Living: 8 weeks Caring for Self, Others, and Horses

Small Group (can be a Veteran and his/her family members) 1-hours once a week

INDIVIDUAL Stable Thinking for Stable Living: 8 week Program: Caring for Self, Others, and Horses

Individual 1-hour once a week (Veteran)

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)

Check your choice(s) Be sure to check either an individual or group option

Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) experiential psychotherapy: 6 weeks

Family/Couple or Small Veteran Group 1-hour session once a week

Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) experiential psychotherapy: 6 weeks

Individual 1 hour sessions

EquiLateral EMDR: 4 week program

Individual 1.5 hour sessions

OK Corral Crisis Series: Retreat

Small Group Retreat 2 hours

Program Timeline Choices:

Individual programs are scheduled between the weekday hours of 10am to 6pm. Your appointment will be scheduled on the same day and time for the duration of your program. We will do our best to meet your availability!

What day or time are you hoping for?

Type your days and times

Check your Class Start choice(s) Colder Seasons may have weather challenges/driving conditions

August - October

November - January

February - April

May - July

Medical & Behavioral Health History

Is the applicant currently under the care of a medical provider for a physical condition? Medications? Please briefly describe:

Does the applicant require special accommodations? Please briefly describe

Is applicant medically cleared by a qualified medial professional for mounted horseback activity?

Please note there is a 200lbs max weight limit

Is the applicant under the care of a mental health provider? Medications? Please briefly describe

Is the applicant currently in Recovery for Substance Use? STAT® has recovery based programming to support your courage in recovery

Yes

If YES, Please briefly describe your recovery goals:

Check All that Apply

I am not in recovery

I have been sober for 30 days or more

For non-residential clients: We require 30 days of sobriety to participate to get the most out of programming

I am in recovery and also interested in STAT®'s Recovery Resiliency Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) Program

I am in recovery but I am not interested in a recovery based program

I am currently in St. Joseph Institute for Addiction (Residential or Alumni)

I am interested in the equine learning programming

I am currently in RCA for Addiction (Residential or Alumni)

I am interested in the equine learning programming

I am currently in Gateway Rehab (Residential or Alumni)

I am interested in the equine learning programming

I am an employee at a Recovery Center and wish to bring a group in as a workshop

I am interested in the EAL Retreats offered by STAT to professional staff

I am an employee at a Veteran Agency or Organization

I am interested in the EAL Retreats offered by STAT for professional staff

Help us understand your needs:

Does the applicant have any past or present physical and/or emotional trauma that could be triggered during ground based learning or basic horseback riding lessons (e.g., Combat, MST, Assault, Traumatic Loss, Accident(s), Childhood trauma)? You WILL NOT be asked any details on this form. Please choose the option below - we will discuss further during our scheduled interview/intake conversation

Yes

Maybe

A Trauma Informed Approach to Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)

The Five Guiding Principles of Trauma Informed Care (TIC)

STAT® Inc uses Fallot & Harris, PhDs (2015) Five Guiding Principles of TIC: safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness and empowerment.

Safety: Ensuring physical and emotional safety of clients. Every client is briefly screening for trauma, as it influences responses to horses, self, staff and services.
Trustworthiness: Staff are consistent, predictable, and set healthy physical and emotional boundaries.
Choice: Participants have choices about horse selection, physical spaces, and permission to touch if there is a safety (e.g., a foot is out of a stirrup and can’t find footing) and discuss emergency protocols that involve necessary physical support for safety
Collaboration: Staff and participants discuss goals that focus on resilience, pace, personal growth, and what clients want to accomplish.
Empowerment: Staff encourage and empower participants to build on strengths (i.e., growth mindset) while developing coping skills, which fosters a growth mindset.

Our EAL programs have a Mental Health Facilitator working alongside a Certified Equine Specialist who will support you though trauma informed programming outlined above. We get it. We see you. We understand. The horses also provide immediate reassurance with their presence.

Meet Roxie. Alpha Mare Brings Order and Discipline to the Herd. Ensures Safety and is a Wall Protection for Horses and Veterans.

What do you want to get from Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) or Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)?

Please type brief answer below

Experience with Horses

Please select the best option that describes your experience with horses

None Beginner Intermediate Experienced

Optional Mounted Activity

There may be a few optional mounted activities in some programming but EAL and EAP programs are mostly all ground based. EAGALA and EAGALA funded programs are ALWAYS ground based.

Currently STAT horses can carry clients up to a max weigh of 180 lbs. Clients over 180 lbs are not permitted for mounted activity.

Weight Limit of rider is 180 lbs max. Our EAL/EAP horses are designed for ground based programming, as most of them have physical challenges and are senior beloved horses.

Applicant Information

First Name

Last Name

Age

Date of Birth

Zip Code

Current Home Address

Email address

We will call you if we can't reach you by email

Confirm it is ok to email you general information

Yes

Contact phone number

Confirm it is ok to leave you a voicemail

Yes

Confirm it is ok to text you informaiton

Yes

Emergency Contact Information

First and Last Name

Relationship to Applicant

Emergency Contact Number

We are honored to serve Veterans. By checking this box you attest that you are or have served in the US Armed Services.

This confidential application is received by the STAT️®'s CEO and a designated staff member only. A staff member will be in touch within a week to schedule a brief phone call to discuss programming and answer questions. All Veterans accepted into EAP are required to have a telehealth (virtual) intake session prior to starting programming. Submitting this form does not indicate immediate acceptance into any programming or client relationship. Please feel free to contact STAT® at 833-328-STAT (7828), or via email at cmarkosky@statinc.hush.com

By submitting this form you give STAT®'s staff permission to call or email you to briefly discuss the information on the form and programming.

Your information will be encrypted.

Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) & Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) Programs for Veterans

STAT® Inc. Healing With Horsepower (est. 2007)

Certifed Teams: EQuine Affect(SM), EAGALA, O.K. Corral, and EquiLateral EMDR

HONORING VETERANS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL, THEIR CAREGIVERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS