Our Story

In 2017, BraveHearts’ pilot program for Trail to Zero began in New York City. Since then, BraveHearts has brought its rides into more cities, increasing the reach of its message. BraveHearts’ rides bring the overwhelming statistic of 20 Veterans who die by suicide per day to the forefront of Americans’ minds, while also educating the public about equine-assisted services and the benefits they can provide as an alternative approach to healing.

It is BraveHearts’ greatest hope to reach Veterans who are currently battling suicidal ideations to let them know that they are not alone, their community cares, and equine-assisted services are here to help. Join BraveHearts on its mission to spread awareness of the healing power of horses and ultimately put an end to Veteran suicide.

BraveHearts is forever grateful for the NYPD Mounted Unit, US Park Police Mounted Horse Unit, the Chicago Mounted Unit, Kentucky Horse Park Mounted Police, and the HCSO-Mounted Patrol for standing behind us as we continue to ride until 20 becomes ZERO.

History of Rides

New York City, NY

2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024,2025

Bull Valley, IL

 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Chicago, IL

2019, 2021, 2024, 2025

Cora, WY

(Backcountry Ride)

2024

Houston, TX

2020

Fort Wayne, IN

2021, 2023

Lexington, KY

2020, 2021

Deauville, France

2023

Normandy, France

2023

St. Louis, MO

2022

Washington, DC

2018, 2019

Our 2025 Rides

Bull Valley, IL – August 22, 2025

New York City, NY – October 11, 2025

Chicago, IL – October 25, 2025

Trail to Zero Report
In the Media

Check out the media coverage on BraveHearts & Trail to Zero, as well as outreach materials!

Media Page

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Support a Mile on the 2025 Chicago Ride

Twenty is a symbolic number for Trail to Zero, riding 20 miles for the 20 Veterans/active service members who are lost EVERY DAY to suicide. There are only 20 exclusive sponsorships for the 2025 Trail to Zero Chicago to cover each mile of the ride. Sponsorships are a minimum $1,000 donation and will be supporting the efforts of both BraveHearts efforts to continue to provide no cost services for U.S. military Veterans. We want YOUR name to be one of our twenty benefactors listed, so now is the time for you to get behind our mission.

Donate to Support the Mission

Your donation will support Veterans and horses preparing for Trail to Zero, all year long!