Who We Serve
Military & First Responders
The team at Abijah’s truly understands the unique challenges faced by the military, First Responders, and their families. We know that it can be difficult to put words to the trauma you’ve witnessed and the difficulties you’ve faced.
At Abijah’s, we remove every barrier to seeking mental health and wellness support:
No Cost: Whenever possible, Abijah’s partners generously cover session fees for Military & First Responders (LEOs, Firefighters, EMTs, and 911 operators).
No Diagnosis: Your wellness is our only concern. Our team (horses included) is here to help you rewrite your story, heal, and find balance.
No Explanations: The Abijah’s model does not need you to recount the details of past traumas, only to be present and open to transformation.
“Our staff is expertly trained to support First Responders, Military & their families as they navigate the turbulent emotions stemming from high-stress and traumatic professions in public service and military. We are your ally in wellness, and we thank you for your service.” – Sally Mixon, Abijah’s Founder
Backside Workers
We recognize backside workers face unique mental health challenges in a high-pressure, transient line of work. Without this passionate group of people who’s love for the horse surpasses anything in their life, the sport of racing would not exist. Often we’re asked, “Can horses help people who work with horses?” The answer is yes.
At Abijah’s, our work has nothing to do with horsemanship. It’s about bringing stories to life through the horse and the experiential landscape. Here, the storyboard is alive—creating real healing for those willing to step into the space.
Feeling alone? Not sure what the future will bring? Stressed and full of anxiety? We are here. Seeking mental health support is not a weakness—it takes guts to reach out, and it’s one of the bravest steps toward healing.
Hotwalkers, grooms, exercise riders, jockeys, trainers, and everyone in between—we all deserve healing. Life can be hard, and the very ‘horse’ we’ve worked with for years can help bring healing when partnered with our human team. We are in it with you.
Professional Athletes
Feeling lost or pressured? Unsure who you are outside of the expectations placed on you? The pressure of thousands… millions… every day can weigh heavily. We are here.
The horses you’ll meet aren’t just any horses—they are retired professional athletes, who’ve carried the weight of expectation, performance, and pressure. They know what it’s like to be pushed to the limit, and they are here to help you find your way back to yourself.
Through this work, you’ll gain mental clarity, resilience, and confidence. You will discover who you are beyond the uniform you wear, beyond wins and losses, beyond identity tied to performance.
These horses, paired with our human team, create a space where you can step out of the game that’s defined who’ve you’ve been, and step into the here and now, and reconnect with the part of you that’s steady, capable, and whole.
We are in this with you.