SUPPORTING VETERAN MENTAL HEALTH & HOUSING
At Queenslake, we believe in utilizing agricultural spaces to heal, rest, and prevent veteran suicide. Our philanthropic efforts provide active, hands-on support for service members transitioning back into civilian life.
Developing transitional, cost-free temporary housing programs for veterans on our farm grounds.
Veterans engage in horse care, farming encounters, and beekeeping workshops, fostering connection and therapeutic reflection.
Providing cost-free weekend fishing retreats at our private 40-acre spring-fed lake for veterans struggling with physical or emotional trauma.
THE 6TH ANNUAL MOGADISHU MILE KENTUCKY
Queenslake Horse Farm is the proud annual host of the Mogadishu Mile Kentucky, a military-style obstacles ruck and run challenge that commemorates the lives of the 19 American soldiers of Task Force Ranger who made the ultimate sacrifice in Mogadishu, Somalia (October 3–4, 1993).
Morning Tribute
Begins at 08:00 AM with ceremonial bagpipes, a silent Friesian horse caisson procession, and the Roll Call of the Fallen 19 read by keynote speaker and Paralympic shooter Jaime Morales.
Obstacle Challenge
Staggered waves of solo runners and 4-person teams ruck a 1.8-mile course across pastures and water crossing carrying ammo cans, flags, and replica rifles past 19 memorials.
Lakeside Festival
Post-race party at the finish line featuring food trucks, craft beer by Country Boy Brewing, on-site tattoos, massage therapy, and a live concert on our 40x30 lakeside stage.
SUPPORT FREEDOM FARMS
Our Freedom Farms initiatives are supported by the generosity of our community, corporate sponsors, and dedicated volunteers. Together, we can provide a peaceful sanctuary for those who served.
Sponsor a Veteran: Cover lodging and meals for a veteran undergoing weekend agricultural or equine therapy.
Volunteer at the Stables: Help maintain the pastures, assist with therapy horses, or join our community cleanup days.
In-Kind Donations: We welcome agricultural tools, horse feed, tackle gear, and construction supplies for housing units.
COORDINATE A VETERAN RETREAT
Are you a veteran foundation coordinator or support group lead? We partner with military non-profits to host custom agricultural therapy sessions, private lakeside fishing retreats, and group stabling programs.
COORDINATE A RETREATTHE 140-ACRE SACRED TRAIL & 19 PERMANENT MEMORIAL STATIONS
Along Queenslake's 1.8-mile wooded perimeter trail network, 19 permanent laser-engraved steel memorial stations have been bolted directly into our historic Kentucky dry-stack limestone wall to honor each individual fallen hero of Operation Gothic Serpent (1993 Battle of Mogadishu).
Each plaque details the service member's unit (3rd Bn 75th Ranger Regiment, 160th SOAR Night Stalkers, 1st SFOD-D Delta Force, 24th Special Tactics Squadron, and 10th Mountain Division), valor citations, and ultimate sacrifice. Competitors, ruckers, military families, and B&B guests walk this shaded Bluegrass canopy in peaceful contemplation of their enduring legacy.
At each station along the path, participants pause their walk or ruck march to read the citation and speak the soldier's name aloud across the Kentucky breeze.
SANCTUARY DETAILS
The 19 Permanent Limestone Memorial Stations
140-Acre Sacred Trail & 40-Acre Lake
19 Limestone Stations
140-Acre Aerial Panorama
Limestone Wall Stations
Reading Citations Aloud
Ranger Busch Plaque
1.8-Mile Tactical Ruck
Forest Canopy Network
Kentucky Stone Masonry
SFC Shughart Tribute
Trail Path Marker
Upcoming Memorial Dedications at Queenslake
OPERATION EPIC FURY MEMORIAL UNVEILING
Solemn dedication and unveiling of the permanent stone monument honoring the veterans, valor, and service of Operation Epic Fury on the Queenslake memorial grounds.
OPERATION ALLIES REFUGE / ABBEY GATE MEMORIAL
Dedicated monument honoring the 13 fallen heroes of Abbey Gate. Note: Custom stone engraving is in progress — final unveiling date will be announced as soon as engraving completes.