Derech halochem

Equine-assisted care and support for warriors dealing with combat experiences

Established by the Yardenay family in memory of their son Amir – a warrior in the Egoz commando unit who fell as a result of psychological trauma following his fighting in Protective Edge

About the Farm

The farm is located in the heart of the Yardenay family farm in Nahalal.
At its core, it is a resilience farm, providing therapeutic support for soldiers who have experienced traumatic events during their military service.

The farm includes horse stables, a round pen arena, riding grounds, seating areas, a greenhouse, and open fields for growing vegetables – all designed as an embracing, sensitive, and healing environment.

The Yardenay family operates the farm entirely on a voluntary basis, with the aim of providing veterans with practical and emotional tools to cope with daily challenges, strengthen their personal resilience, and return to full, equal, and meaningful lives.

Veterans Share

What I find here is a connection to nature, a sense of calm, quiet, and camaraderie.

The horses are a catalyst. There’s no way to hide – through them I discovered things about myself.

I usually find it hard to connect with new people, but here I found things that helped me. I feel more open, more accepting. The experience with the horses is wonderful, and the group helped me clarify my own needs.

I’m taking with me tools to continue coping with PTSD – learning about myself, and learning to recognize my emotions

What We Do

Through guided interactions with the horses, combat veterans begin to restore what trauma has taken from them.
Each encounter mirrors real-life challenges and gently opens new pathways toward healing, strength, and renewal

Equine-Assisted Therapy – Groundwork (No Riding)

A treatment method that has been recognized in the US for treating post-traumatic stress disorder in combatants.

Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy – Riding

Agricultural Therapy

Our Vision

At the heart of our family farm in Nahalal, we open our doors and our hearts to combat veterans who have returned from battle, yet still carry the battle within them.

We offer a place that is more than a farm – it is a home and a sense of shared journey.
Through the combination of horses, nature, and agricultural work, we provide a therapeutic space that is safe and embracing, infused with warmth, love, and belonging. Together, these elements create growth and reconnection to life.

Every combat veteran who comes to us meets a professional team of the highest caliber. Our staff acts with deep commitment, warmth, care, and compassion – with the goal of giving veterans practical and emotional tools to face daily challenges, strengthen their resilience, and return to lives that are full, equal, and meaningful.

Gallery

Moments of connection, peace, and growth – from our therapeutic farm.

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