Heroes Ranch Launches On-Site Equine Arena
SDIA launches its on-site Equine Engagement Center at Heroes Ranch, expanding Warrior PATHH and creating more time for healing and post-traumatic growth.
Merry Christmas from Heroes Ranch
From all of us at Heroes Ranch and Sheep Dog Impact Assistance, we wish you a Merry Christmas filled with peace, warmth, and renewed purpose.
Give the Gift of Warrior PATHH
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is a national nonprofit dedicated to engaging, assisting, and empowering veterans and first responders through Outdoor Adventures, Warrior PATHH, Continued Service, and family-focused programming, all grounded in Post-Traumatic Growth.
Poker Run Raffle Still Open! Get Your Tickets Today!
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is excited to share that the 3rd Annual Poker Run Raffle is still underway, but only for a little longer! Tickets are available for just a couple more weeks, and the winning ticket will be drawn on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving Day following our Annual Turkey Trot for Heroes). You do not need to be present to win. The winner will be required to pass a background check with the dealer to take possession of the firearm. This is your chance to support our nation’s Veterans and First Responders while entering to win an incredible prize.
Whether you’re joining us in Northwest Arkansas for the 18th Annual Turkey Trot for Heroes or cheering us on from across the country, you can purchase raffle tickets quickly and securely from anywhere.
Veterans Day 2025: Honoring Our Heroes and Shining a Light on the Toughest Battle
On Veterans Day 2025, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) proudly stands with our nation in honoring the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the men and women who have worn the uniform. Veterans Day is more than a date on the calendar; it’s a chance to recognize not only the battles fought overseas but also the unseen struggles many face when they return home.
This year, SDIA is honored to join Boulder Crest Foundation (BCF) in supporting the release of Ripcord. This powerful new short film highlights one of the greatest challenges facing Veterans: the transition from combat to civilian life.
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Ripcord: A Veteran’s Toughest Battle
Ripcord tells the story of a Veteran’s most difficult fight, not on the battlefield, but after coming home. The film is a reminder that the courage to “pull your ripcord” and seek help can be just as life-saving...
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance: Strategic Vision & Goals for 2025 and Beyond
At Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA), our mission has always been clear: to engage, assist, and empower veterans and first responders to Get Off The Couch™ and find renewed purpose through community, service, and Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG).
As we celebrate our 15th anniversary in 2025, we are proud to share our strategic vision and goals for the years ahead. This roadmap ensures that every grant application, donation, partnership, and program effort is driving toward a stronger, more impactful future for our nation’s Sheep Dogs and their families.
Heroes Ranch: The Heart of Our Mission
Heroes Ranch in Jane, Missouri, has become the central hub of SDIA. In 2025, it is expanding into a fully operational, debt-free, 365-day facility that supports:
Warrior PATHH (peer-led training in Post-Traumatic Growth)
Outdoor Adventures that challenge Sheep Dogs to rediscover purpose
Family retreats and Gold...
Veterans United Foundation Joins Sheep Dog Impact Assistance for an Epic Outdoor Adventure at Heroes Ranch
Jane, Missouri – October 2025 – This past weekend, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) had the incredible honor of hosting staff from the Veterans United Foundation (VUF) at Heroes Ranch for an unforgettable Sheep Dog Outdoor Adventure. 💪
As one of SDIA’s most impactful partners, Veterans United Foundation has played a vital role in helping Veterans and First Responders nationwide get off the couch and rediscover purpose through service, community, and Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG). This weekend gave the VUF team a hands-on experience with the very programs their generosity makes possible, and it was nothing short of epic.
From high-energy activities that pushed comfort zones to moments of reflection around the campfire, the weekend captured everything SDIA stands for: connection, camaraderie, and growth. Each adventure at Heroes Ranch reinforces the belief that healing happens through action and that the bonds formed between Sheep Dogs (our nation’s protectors) can last a...
Sheep Dogs and Spouses Experience Post-Traumatic Growth in the Black Hills
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA), in partnership with Second Mountain Adventures and Veterans Center District 3, recently hosted its final Couples Outdoor Adventure of 2025 in the stunning Black Hills of South Dakota.
For this group of Veterans, First Responders, and their spouses, the weeklong Rushmore Couples Outdoor Adventure was more than a trip; it was a powerful reminder of courage, connection, and healing. From breathtaking landscapes to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, participants left renewed, inspired, and ready to continue their journey of Post-Traumatic Growth.
A Journey Through History and Healing
The adventure began with a scenic train ride on the Black Hills Central Railroad, winding through Keystone and Hill City, before a stop at the Big Thunder Gold Mine. That evening, couples gathered under the stars to take in the nighttime illumination of
Warrior PATHH at Heroes Ranch: Healing, Growth, and the Road Ahead
Discover Warrior PATHH at Heroes Ranch, peer-led healing for veterans & first responders. Join the Poker Run Sept. 27 to support Sheep Dog Impact Assistance.
Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Hosts Hawaii Outdoor Adventure 2025
The waves of Waikiki set the stage for an unforgettable week as Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) hosted its Hawaii Outdoor Adventure 2025, culminating in the prestigious Na Koa Wounded Warrior Regatta. For the 10th year in a row, SDIA proudly fielded canoes in the Regatta, joining teams from across the U.S. to celebrate resilience, camaraderie, and healing on the island of Oahu.