We do not fight alone, and we do not heal alone.

At Operation Equine, we understand that committing to a life of service often creates complex challenges that can leave Military Service Members, Veterans, and Emergency Responders feeling disconnected from their families and communities. We facilitate unique, therapeutic experiences with horses that lead our participants to a deeper understanding of themselves, empowering them to cultivate healthier relationships and feel better.

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We COUNSEL

With licensed mental health professionals and experienced, credentialed coaches, we work with Military, Veteran, and Emergency Responders and their families, caregivers, and supporters: individually, in groups, in family units.

We also work with leadership teams, peer support teams, and organizations to create tailor-made experiences designed to improve communication, enhance group cohesion, and provide a unique opportunity for your group to experience themselves through a different, more enriched lens.

Learn more about how our Equine therapy services can work for you.

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We TRAIN

Transform your capability and enhance your understanding in working with active military, veterans, first responders and their families through our unique Military cultural competence training.

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We CONNECT

There are a multitude of experienced professionals, resources, and organizations that we have vetted and who we partner with who want to work with you and assist you: whatever your needs and goals might be.

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We Commit

We’ve got your 6. We are fully committed to protecting and serving you and your family.

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Testimonials

“Michelle is the first civilian I’ve ever met who gets it.”

Timothy Spradlin: AF Veteran; Save a Warrior (SAW), Finally Home Farm, PBJ Connections

 
Testimonials

“I am struck by Michelle’s dedication to discover innovative ways to work with military/veterans and their families to help them heal from the trauma of combat and multiple deployments. Her ability to address and educate about trauma in a non-judgmental way while creating a supportive container is amazing.

Michelle has the awareness and understanding that I have seen in only a few leaders in my military and group facilitation career.  If you have the opportunity to work with her, take it! It will change your life!”

— Maj. Brad G., USAF  (Ret).

"Michelle Kaye provided very thoughtful guidance to our Girls Rule! Foundation leadership team. Her insight, expertise, and sensitivity will definitely enhance how we facilitate our programs. Michelle went above and beyond our request and took the time to really understand our organization’s vision, delivery approach and what drives us as a leadership team. Based on this, she was also able to provide creative and effective ideas for how we grow the foundation.”

 — Laura Anderson, Co-founder Girls Rule! Foundation

“I can’t begin to express how grateful I am to you and your team for what you do. Equine therapy was such a powerful experience for me and the rest of the cohort. It’s inspiring to meet people like you who are truly living their purpose and who love what they do.” 

—  Zac, MIBH Participant

"What a truly extraordinary meaningful experience you provided to our survivors and me.  Words cannot describe how peaceful and pure I found the experience to be and in the 21st century it’s hard to find moments like that.  Oddly enough, I felt both vulnerable and safe at the same time while working with the horses.  Your team are “salt of the earth” and have my utmost admiration.” 

— Liz P., SARC (Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Buckley Space Force Base)

"[Equine therapy day] was a really great opportunity to learn so much about communication. 

On the surface it seemed like we were…learning a great deal about communication and working with horses. But truly it was a lesson on how to communicate in general. There are so many levels - ways communication happens. Verbal, non - verbal (body language, facial expressions) as well as the communication that happens from a bond that is formed. Like you two [OE facilitators] finishing each others’ sentences. And you guys nailed it. 

Saturday was a mental and emotional journey for me, [and] overall a practical learning experience. 

You are doing a great service to those who are fortunate enough to go through the program. ”  

— Kenneth, Marcus Institute for Brain Health

 

We’ll learn more about the goals you have for yourself and your family, and we’ll share more about how it works at Operation Equine.

Spend time with Horses

Come to the barn to begin to understand the transforming and restorative work our team of humans and horses provide.

Start feeling better

Over time, you’ll begin to feel better and discover the path to stronger, healthier relationships through Operation Equine’s programs.

Dedicated. Experienced. Highly Qualified.

We are also committed to serving through offering Experiential Military Cultural Competency Trainings for civilian health care providers, educators, coaches, and employers who have the opportunity to work with the SMVF community, so that they are as well-educated and ethically prepared as merits our service members and their families.  

Over the last 30 years, we have combined our experience in mental health, education, and group facilitation to work with adults, children, couples, families, groups, and businesses/organizations. Through this work we are confident in our ability to effectively facilitate and support our clients towards a happier and healthier way of being. With the assistance of our 4-legged co-therapists, we will nurture your ability to relate and heal together.

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