About NHACC
A conservancy of heritage and healing.
Preserving history through education, community relations, and selfless service.
Our Mission
Preserve the legacy. Serve the soldier.
To preserve the legacy of mounted military service through education and historical demonstrations, while harnessing the healing power of the horse to support the wellness of veterans, service members, and their families.
Our Vision
The premier mounted military program.
The world's premier mounted military program that honors tradition, inspires service, and sets the standard for excellence in horsemanship, heritage preservation, and community engagement.
Our Services
What we do.
Ceremonial Support & Community Relations
Team and/or Mounted Color Guard appearances at Military Changes of Command, parades, rodeos, military recruiting and educational events.
Equine-Assisted Therapy
- Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)
- Therapeutic Riding
- Hippotherapy
- Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL)
Offered to Military Veterans, Active Duty, and their families.
Meet Our Team
NHACC values excellence in leadership and horsemanship.
CEO / Trainer
Lara L. Armstrong
- B.S. Animal Science / Biotechnology — Oklahoma State University
- M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction — York University
- CHA Master Instructor / ACI & Equine Facility Director / ACI
- CMWP, Certified NMPS Instructor
COO / Herd Manager
Justine Guinaw
- B.A. History / Revolutionary Era Studies — Siena College
- Level 3 CHA Instructor
- CHA Equine Facility Director / ACI
Facilities Manager
Austin Meadows
- U.S. Army Service Member
- Former Lead and Swing Rider for the Historic Fort Sill Artillery Half Section
Board of Directors
Stewards of the mission.
President
Lara Armstrong
Vice President
Ronald Smith
Secretary
James "Jerry" Armstrong
Assistant Secretary
Mason Kasunic
Treasurer
Josie Guimond
At-Large Member
Derek Baird
Preserving history while serving soldiers.