The horse-human connection
Horses respond to how people move and engage around them, offering experiences participants may use to practice presence and self-awareness.
Beyond The Yellow · Feature Story
Reins of Honor, based in Delaware, offers equine-assisted psychotherapy, grounded equine connection, and group experiences for service members seeking another way to engage with difficult emotions and daily challenges.
Elena Fierro Wise
Featured guest · Reins of Honor
Why this organization is featured
In this Beyond The Yellow interview, Elena Fierro Wise describes how working alongside horses can create opportunities for reflection, trust, communication, and personal awareness. The organization combines equine professionals, veterans, and mental-health expertise in its programs.
What the conversation explores
Horses respond to how people move and engage around them, offering experiences participants may use to practice presence and self-awareness.
Reins of Honor offers equine-assisted activities alongside mental-health professionals and equine specialists.
The conversation explores stress after military service, relationships, and what a supportive environment can make possible.
Watch the conversation
Part 1A Class Proved Her Wrong About Her Own Husband
Part 2His Best Therapist Weighs 1,000 Pounds
Part 3A Gunshot Rang Out. The Horse Never Moved.
Part 4He Called Equine Therapy Hokey. Then It Worked
Part 5He Hid His PTSD From Everyone. The Horse Knew.
Part 6Experts Say Our Veteran Therapy Isn't Even Clinical
Part 7The VA Is Drowning. It Refused Our Free Help.
Part 8Veterans Heal in 3 Months. The VA Won't Cover It.
Part 9The Horses Absorb Everything Veterans Can't SayConnect with Reins of Honor
ValorWell shares the conversation; Reins of Honor provides the actual programs and current information. Learn more from the organization about its activities, professional team, and how to take part.
Meet the Reins of Honor team