The HERD Foundation at 1524 Viejas Creek Trail connects military-connected youth in Alpine with rescue horses through structured horsemanship and leadership programming. Maintaining a rideable rescue herd requires specialized large-animal veterinary care, and All County Equine Services in Alpine provides the equine health services that keep the foundation's working horses in program-ready condition. Incorporated in August 2025 as Stoney Oaks Ranch HERD Foundation, the organization runs three core tracks: Unbroken Bonds pairs military parents with their children for two-day equine retreats designed to rebuild communication disrupted by deployment cycles. Frontline Families provides scholarship-funded summer camp and riding-lesson access specifically for children of service members, police officers, and first responders. That focus on equine-assisted therapy for uniformed-service families aligns with the mission of Saddles in Service on Japatul Highlands Road, which also uses horsemanship to serve military populations in the Alpine backcountry. Leadership Clinics round out the program roster with structured workshops teaching responsibility, integrity, and emotional resilience through hands-on horse care, grooming, and ground-work exercises.