A note from Stephanie G Foy,
Founder of Sovereign Bandits & the Sovereign Access Fund
This fund supports subsidized 1:1 equine-guided empowerment sessions for individuals who are emotionally ready for the work, but financially stretched — often people in transition, caregivers, those rebuilding after burnout, grief, or life change.
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This is not a charity model.
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It’s a shared investment in access.
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Every recipient contributes what they can.
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Every session is entered into with agency, consent, and readiness.
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Nothing is given without willingness.
HOW THE FUND WORKS
Our Commitments
At Sovereign Bandits:
• Horses are partners
• No one is rescued or fixed
• Readiness matters more than urgency
• Consent, presence, and dignity lead
Eligible Applicants
• Are open to equine-guided empowerment learning (no riding involved. Groundwork only)
• Are emotionally curious and willing to self-reflect
• Are experiencing financial constraint that limits access
• Are able to contribute a minimum personal investment (amount agreed in advance)
• Can commit to attending the session as scheduled
• Are not currently in acute crisis requiring clinical intervention
This Fund Is Not For:
• Emergency mental health support
• Those seeking quick fixes or passive healing
• Anyone unwilling to engage with consent-based, embodied work
Selection Process:
• Short questionnaire application
• Spaces allocated based on alignment, availability, and funds
• All applications treated with confidentiality and respect
