Veteran Owned Business, With Zachary Leyden

Ocean View Stables understands the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of our nation’s military veterans.

Co-owner, Zachary Leyden, is a war veteran who, after returning from service in Afghanistan, faced his own battles on home soil. As he grappled with the realities of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), he rediscovered a source of healing – horses.

In the company of these noble animals, Zachary found solace, connection, and therapy. The quiet strength of the horses, their unwavering loyalty, and their intuitive response to human emotions helped him navigate his journey to recovery. The transformation was profound and life-affirming. It was a kind of therapy that transcended words – a healing bond formed in the tranquility of the stables and the freedom of the open trail.

Having experienced the therapeutic wonders of horsemanship first-hand, he made a decision. He wanted to extend this opportunity to his brothers and sisters who had also served. And so, the Veterans Ride Free program was born.

At Ocean View Stables, all veterans ride for free. It is their way of giving back to those who have given so much for our country.

Tune in to hear Zachary Leyden’s thoughts on:

• How did you build your horse business?
• Why do you allow military veterans to ride for free?
• How does horsemanship help people with their leadership skills?
• What is natural horsemanship and how is it different from the historic ways of training a horse?
• How do you balance building businesses, school, and family?
• And much, much more!