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. Learn more about how our Equine therapies can work for you.

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We TRAIN

Transform your capability to work with active military, veterans, first responders and their families through cultural competence education.

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We CONNECT

There are a multitude of experienced professionals, resources, and organizations looking forward to working with you and assisting 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

“To put it simply, Michelle saved my life! Michelle is more than just a therapist, she is a truly gifted individual who has taught me how to uncover my strengths, let go of the past, and believe in myself in ways I did not know were possible.” 

—  Ryanne

"Michelle’s experience working with troubled youth, combined with her humor, energy, and creative ideas make her a tremendous asset in the community. Michelle’s knowledge engenders the trust of our parents immediately, and she relates with teens extraordinarily well.” 

— Ed Porritt, Principal & Owner: Catalyst Education Design Consultants

"Michelle creates safe space. There is no judgment, only presence and deep hope. She is gifted in the art of healing through fully present listening and reflecting. Time spent in conversation with her is a gift, like a balm for the weary soul. I feel lighter, more confident, more peaceful. I find I am filled with hope, knowing there is no end to the creative solutions which exist when one is open to them.”  

— Emily S.

 

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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