Military Sexual Trauma Support
Military Sexual Trauma is the experience of sexual assault or repeated threatening sexual harassment during military service.
Support
- Women-only equine tracks
- “No talking required”
- Introductory programs
- Confidence and boundary-building through horsemanship
Community
- Improved social connection and engagement
- Increased confidence and self-efficacy
- Reduction in self-reported anxiety and stress levels
- Increased emotional regulation
Why Equine Modality
- Horses respond to emotional energy with no judgment and no agenda
- Survivors can rebuild trust, boundaries, and confidence physically
- No requirement to talk about trauma
Program Track
The programs provides a safe, non-clinical environment where participants can rebuild trust, restore a sense of control, and reconnect with purpose through equine-assisted engagement, peer support, and structured personal development.
2-3 Day Intensive
- Groundwork-based (no riding required initially)
- Grooming, leading, boundary-setting exercises
- Progressive trust-building activities
Weekly
- Weekly sessions
- Progressive skill and trust building
- Ideal for local/regional participants
Hybrid
- A Combination of an intensive 2-3 days
- Followed by weekly sessions
Support through healing and reclaiming strength.