Colorado Gives Day is December 8

Schedule your gift now and help send a veteran on the next Warrior Pack Trip.

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.

How We Serve

We Counsel

Licensed mental health professionals and credentialed coaches work alongside our horses with military members, veterans, first responders, and their families. Sessions are offered for individuals, families, and groups.

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We Train

Our military cultural competence training helps professionals and organizations better understand and serve active duty members, veterans, first responders, and their families.

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We Connect

We partner with a vetted network of professionals, resources, and organizations ready to help with whatever your needs and goals might be.

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We Commit

We've got your six. Operation Equine is fully committed to protecting and serving you and your family.

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The Warrior Pack Trip

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

Spend Time with Horses
Come to the barn and experience the restorative work of our team of humans and horses.
Start Feeling better
Over time, discover the path to stronger, healthier relationships.

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Testimonials

Michelle is the first civilian I've ever met who gets it

“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).

Her insight, expertise, and sensitivity will definitely enhance how we facilitate our programs.

"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

Equine therapy was such a powerful experience

“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

A truly extraordinary meaningful experience

"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)

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

Dedicated. Experienced. Highly Qualified.

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.

Listen and lead without force.