Equestrian Therapy for Veterans

In this episode of the Drive On Podcast, host Scott DeLuzio engages in a heartening conversation with his guest, Zachary Layden, founder of Oceanview Stables. Zachary details his journey from being a military veteran to finding solace in horses and establishing a career in business training them. He explains how 'natural horsemanship' aids veterans to reconnect with themselves while building trust with these highly sensitive animals. Layden also shares an inspiring success story that changed his business course, leading him to offer free rides for veterans. The program aims to offer a therapeutic experience, giving them hope, strength, and purpose while subtly healing their emotional wounds. The discussion also includes insightful tips for veterans interested in getting involved with horses and offers to aid other businesses in building similar veteran-oriented programs. 00:00 Introduction to the Drive On Podcast 00:23 Guest Introduction: Zachary Layden 00:50 Zachary's Journey from Military to Horse Training 02:52 The Healing Power of Horses 03:34 Sponsored Message: 4Patriots - https://4Patriots.com/DriveOn 04:55 The Struggles of Veterans Post-Service 09:15 The Therapeutic Impact of Horses 10:56 The Role of Horses in Leadership Training 17:52 The Transformative Story of a Veteran 23:41 The Power of Working with Horses 23:59 Challenges and Successes in Managing a Horse Facility 24:49 The Importance of Teamwork in Business 27:30 Advice for Getting Involved with Horses 31:39 The Future of Oceanview Stables 32:38 Supporting Veterans through Horsemanship 36:24 The Impact of Businesses Offering Free Services for Veterans 39:30 Job Opportunities at Oceanview Stables 40:08 Sponsored Message: 4Patriots - https://4Patriots.com/DriveOn 41:28 Is It Service Connected? Segment 46:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Support the Show Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 4Patriots - visit https://4Patriots.com/DriveOn to get the best discounts and deals on survival supplies! Links & Resources Website: https://www.oceanviewstables.com Follow Ocean View Stables on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OceanVStables/ Follow Ocean View Stables on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ocean_view_stables/ Follow Zachary Leyden on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-leyden-a178a679 Transcript View the transcript for this episode.