Horse Time & Connection
Quiet time with a horse. Observation, grooming, or a simple guided activity.
$50 · Book
Veterans & military families
Veterans welcome
Veteran-to-veteran. Low-pressure entry. Begin at your actual level.
From one veteran to another
You do not have to be ready
Shannon Waters-Mitchell is a U.S. Navy Gulf War veteran. Veteran programming may include coaching, gatherings, yoga and breathwork, Equine-Assisted Learning, retreats, and partner programs.
Nothing here requires horse experience, a story you have to tell, or a commitment beyond a first conversation. Introductions to the horses are gradual, and participation stays within each person’s appropriate level of readiness.
Sponsor-funded or no-cost opportunities are listed only when confirmed. Partner affiliations (including Mark Divine Courage Foundation – Florida) are described accurately and are not presented as the Ranch Foundation.
Ways to begin
- NowSchedule a low-pressure conversation — 30 minutes, no obligation.
- NowAsk about upcoming veteran gatherings or Equine-Assisted Learning sessions.
- When confirmedInquire about Foundation-sponsored access.
This website is not crisis care
If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact local emergency services or the Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255. This site and our programs are not a substitute for emergency or clinical crisis services.
Programs veterans use
Where veterans usually start
Equine-Assisted Learning
Ground-based sessions around boundaries, pressure, communication, and resilience.
Explore EALCoaching & resilience
Individual or small-group coaching, including veteran resilience programs.
Explore coachingYoga & breathwork
Gentle, restorative, and Yoga Nidra practices for regulation and recovery.
Explore movementSupport veteran access
Handle With Care Ranch Foundation, Inc. sponsors EAL and resilience experiences for veterans and military families as funding becomes available.