Equine-Assisted Therapy for Veterans

For Veterans living with PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injuries, Founder, Sarah Lustig (BSN, R.N., CBIS, CNLPC) knew equine-assisted therapy (EAT) offered a powerful and proven path to healing. Through guided interaction with horses, Veterans rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and restore confidence, helping them reconnect with themselves, their families, and their communities.

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Why Equine-Assisted Therapy Works
Horses are highly attuned to human emotions and body language. They naturally mirror stress, calm, and intention, providing immediate, honest biofeedback. This allows Veterans to recognize emotional responses in real time and practice regulation, trust, and grounded communication in a safe, supportive environment.

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This powerful alternative approach is designed for veterans facing mental health challenges, helping them restore trust, build confidence, and improve overall well-being. Through personalized care plans led by a registered nurse and supported by a multidisciplinary team, participants develop emotional regulation alongside physical and social strength.

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Hippotherapy, a specialized, medically based form of equine-assisted therapy, provides a holistic, experiential path to trauma recovery, addressing both emotional and physical healing. Every activity is thoughtfully guided with safety and veteran-specific therapeutic goals at the forefront.

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By focusing on rebuilding, remediation, and reconnection, equine-assisted therapy reduces isolation and supports mental wellness, helping Veterans reclaim their lives and lowering the South Carolina statistic that one veteran commits suicide every three days.