•Utilizing Equine Facilitated Mental Health, Equine Therapy, and/or Hippotherapy we will be providing military personnel with therapy in a controlled equine environment.

•Using qualified certified therapists, instructors, and doctors to assist service men, women or family members in dealing with combat related injuries or death. This therapy has been proven in case studies to improve self-esteem, coordination, problem solving, balance, strength, etc.

•An essential element of this program is a clearly defined research component. Data reflecting pre-treatment status and progress will be collected nationwide via the network of participating ranches and therapists. It is the ultimate goal and hope that a comprehensive data base will be developed and maintained. This information will be used to research and treat service related injuries including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

• Create performance venues by offering interested riders the opportunity to expand upon the therapeutic benefits of the program by showcasing their skills. They may perform color guard ceremonies, assemble drill teams and display their equine mastery in various entertainment venues.

• Enables veterans completing B.I.T.S. Therapy and/or those participating in B.I.T.S. Performance Venues to secure employment. This will be accomplished through an aggressive and comprehensive network of large and small corporations, local companies and non profits including the B.I.T.S. organization.