Center of Equine Recovery for Veterans

06/16/2026

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Hometown Heroes Buckle Giveaway 🇺🇸
MMN1 Karly Moreno- U.S. Navy
I spent 9 years in the Navy and have recently graduated from MTSU with a BS in Horse Science. I am now pursuing my MS in Equine Education while conducting research on EAS for veterans. I currently assist MTSUs Center of Equine Recovery for Veterans program and am working towards opening my own EAS facility for veterans in Middle Tennessee upon graduation.

06/04/2026

🌺 Aloha from the summer CERV session! Today completed our advanced session with the most fun luau-themed ride.
VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
MTSU Horse Science Program

04/30/2026

Another great project between TVHS and MTSU!

DATE CHANGE!! 🚨 VA Recreation Therapy & MTSU are teaming up with MOVE United for indoor climbing, kayaking, and (weather permitting) beepball. No experience needed—come and go, free lunch provided!

04/12/2026

Another Center of Equine Recovery for Veterans Showcase in the books 🇺🇸

𝟐𝟎 veterans participated, 12 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚!

A special thank you to Peak Equine Productions, LLC., Mission BBQ Murfreesboro, MTSU Horse Science Program, and VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System for their continued support of the program. The veterans loved every minute!

04/11/2026

Here at Center of Equine Recovery for Veterans, we want to wish safe travels to the MTSU Stock Horse Team as they start their journey to Texas tomorrow to defend their National Championship 💪🏼

Fun fact - Many of our MTSU CERV students - past and present are a part of the Stock Horse or MTSU Equestrian Team!

It’s now the group’s turn to cheer on our own Andrea Rego and her team. The veterans could not be more proud 💙

Earned it & heading back to keep it. 🏆 ⚡️
📸 Bella Lumley

04/10/2026

Inside the Middle Tennessee State University Horse Science Center, the sound of horses shifting and chuffing in their stalls sets the tone for a different kind of classroom experience — one where h…

03/31/2026

Since its start in 2014, CERV has served 195 veterans through the structured program that pairs them with an MTSU student enrolled in equine-assisted services classes and an MTSU horse.

02/16/2026

In the spirit of Recreation Therapy Month, we want to recognize Sarah Howard, our Recreation Therapist, who has been part of our program for 10 years!

Sarah has a special way of encouraging our veterans to discover their purpose and find joy in the everyday. Sarah never asks our veterans to do anything she wouldn’t do herself, which is why you might occasionally spot her in the saddle, too!

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System

02/08/2026

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Brad Arnold. Brad, Jen, and 3 Doors Down/The Better Life Foundation have generously supported our veterans. Brad never hesitated to share his personal testimony with anyone willing to listen, and very clearly believed in the ability of horses to help heal people.

Thank you for being a big part of CERV. Our prayers are with Jen, the 3 Doors Down family, and all who are navigating this loss on earth, but gain in Heaven.

MTSU Horse Science Program
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
The Better Life Foundation
3 Doors Down

11/11/2025

At the barn, we’re reminded daily of the therapeutic value of horses and their ability to bring joyy to those who’ve served. Thank you to all who have served!
🐴❤️🤍💙

MTSU Horse Science Program
VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System