About Operation Equine
For those individuals and families who serve our country and communities.
For those whose life mission is to protect and serve.
For those whose purpose is to fight for freedom.
We are here to support you.
Our mission
Operation Equine is dedicated to guiding military, veteran, and first responder communities on a journey of healing and renewal. Through immersive wilderness therapy, equine-assisted learning, and neuroscience-based mindfulness practices, we cultivate resilience, restore purpose, and strengthen connection, empowering individuals to reclaim their well-being and thrive beyond service.
Our vision
To empower lifelong healing and renewal for military, veteran, and first responder communities by pioneering transformative experiences through wilderness therapy, equine-assisted learning, and neuroscience-based mindfulness, fostering purpose, resilience, and deep human connection.
How we work
Three paths to healing
Equine-assisted therapy services
Counseling and learning alongside our horses, for individuals, couples, families, and teams.
Wilderness therapy
The WARRIOR Pack Trip takes small groups of veterans into the backcountry with horses and peers.
Mindfulness and training
Neuroscience-based tools for regulating the nervous system, plus Military Cultural Competence trainings for providers and employers.
Who we serve
Warriors, Protectors, and Defenders
Active military • Veterans • First responders • Their families
& Organizations who serve these groups
Our team
Licensed therapists, coaches, and four-legged counselors
Led by Executive Director Michelle Kaye, our growing team serves participants through many approaches, with the horses and without.