Special Guest:

Tammy L. Oluvic – CEO of Saddles In Service

Points covered 

·       The Many Faces of PTSD

·       Dismantling Isolation and Alienation

·       Creating an Equine Connection

·       Finding a Reason to Continue Living

Biography

Mike and Tammy’s dream of Saddles In Service became a reality when Mike retired from the United States Navy in 2016. They purchased an equestrian ranch in Alpine, California. A few months later, Tammy learned about a group of horses that had been rescued from an abusive environment and were in need of forever homes. Two days later, they had their first two rescue horses. Today, they home eighteen amazing horses, each one with a unique story.

Tammy wanted to not only rescue the horses but also give them a new purpose. Her passion for Veterans, First Responders and their families, paired with her love of horses, led to the creation of Saddles In Service. These Heroes have a calling to serve their Nation and their local communities. Throughout their service, many of these Heroes encounter unimaginable hardships that can create lifelong physical and mental health challenges. Tammy wanted to create a place where Heroes can begin their journey of health alongside rescue horses. 

In 2017, Tammy and Mike started to put the foundation in motion. Tammy enlisted the help of her good friend, Jill Breen. Together, they created the non-profit organization known as Saddles in Service. Saddles in Service opened to the public in December of 2017. 

Website

https://saddlesinservice.org/

Brought to you by the J.C. Cooley Foundation, "Equipping the Youth of Today for the Challenges of Tomorrow."

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