Plan a visit
Learn about equine therapy options at Eagle’s Nest, ask your questions, and arrange a visit with the ENVET team.
FOR VETERANS & FAMILIES
Our Horse Heroes help participants work on communication, coping skills and connection. Equine-assisted programs are free of charge to those we serve. Explore our programsand speak with ENVET about the opportunity that fits your goals.
Activities, availability, eligibility, and access arrangements are confirmed by ENVET directly. Reaching out does not commit you to a visit.
Prefer email? envet501c3@gmail.com
AT EAGLE’S NEST
Intentional ground activities in the arena give Veterans space to explore real-world challenges alongside our Horse Heroes. Participants work on practical coping strategies they can carry into everyday life.
Format: Weekly, ground-based sessions. No riding is involved in EAGALA-model psychotherapy. Led by: Licensed Therapist, Equine Specialist and trained Volunteers.
Therapy and horsemanship sessions offer military families a place for stability, connection and emotional support while their loved ones are deployed.
Format: Therapy and horsemanship sessions arranged with ENVET. Led by: Licensed Therapist, Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors and trained Volunteers.
Active Duty and Reserve Service Members and their families explore resilience and coping strategies for the unique stressors of the deployment cycle.
Format: Flexible one- to two-day workshops. Led by: Licensed Therapist, Equine Specialist and trained Volunteers.
Focused workshops explore grief and bereavement, Military Sexual Trauma (MST), anxiety, trust-building and social reintegration. Speak privately with the team about the focus and support that fits your goals.
Format: Full-day workshops offered monthly. Confirm the next topic and date with ENVET. Led by: Licensed Therapist, Equine Specialist and trained Volunteers.
Learn horse behavior, safety, bonding, grooming, groundwork, desensitization and lunging, with mounted activities, obstacle courses and trail work suited to each participant. Progress at your own pace while building trust, self-confidence and social skills.
Format: Structured weekly units. Activities are adapted to individual goals and safety needs; riding is not guaranteed. Led by: Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and trained Volunteers.
Ask ENVET which activities are available and appropriate for your visit.
Your first visit · Lovettsville, Virginia
Use this checklist when speaking with ENVET and getting ready for the barn. Your family can work through it together.
Checkmarks on this page reset when you reload. Sign in to save your preparation. Arrange your visit with the team.
Ask about terrain, seating, restrooms, mobility access and accommodations before traveling. Confirm your time and meeting location with ENVET. Please do not arrive unannounced.
Frequently asked questions
Tell the team about your experience, including if you’ve never been around horses. They can explain suitable activities and how a visit is supported.
Don’t assume a visit includes riding. Ask ENVET which activities are available and appropriate for your visit.
No. Do not email or message military identity documents, medical records, or other sensitive information through this site’s contact links. Ask ENVET about any verification process first.
This website does not provide diagnosis, treatment advice, or a promise of clinical outcomes. Discuss your healthcare needs with a qualified professional and ask ENVET about the scope of its program.
Contact ENVET
Read our first-visit guide or reach out directly. When the team asks you to complete a release, use the guest form.
