Board Members & Founders
Michele Freeman
Michele is a US Air Force OIF/OEF Veteran
H2H VETS, INC
Founder / President
(Hoof to Heart, LLC)
Owner
Michele is our riding Instructor
Our experienced and certified instructor is passionate about teaching riders/handlers of all levels. From beginners to advanced, we can help you improve your skills and gain confidence on your horsemanship journey. Michele Freeman is a MA licensed Riding instructor. She
has been an equine professional for the past 25+ years.
She continues her equine education through various outlets. Such as clinics, lessons from other instructors, and judges.
With a decent show record in various disciplines, she is a well-rounded wealth of knowledge for her students.
Michele is a NAWD -North American Western Dressage Professional
Michele Freeman - North American Western Dressage.com
Military History
TSgt Michele Freeman (Ret) served in the USAF in FSS - Force Support Squadron from 1996-2012. With multiple TDY's all over the US and Europe. Along with multiple Deployments to the Middle East, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom / Operation Enduring Freedom. Later working as a civilian with the USAF in the SFS - Security Forces Squadron - Commanders Admin from 2011-2020.
Military Awards & Decs
Air Force Commendation medal 2003
GWOT-SM 2003
Security Forces Civilian of the Year 2012
Quilt of Valor Recipient 2024
West Springfield MA - Veteran of the Year 2024
Sarah Eaton
H2H VETS, INC
Treasurer / Media director
Co-Founder
Board & Founding member
Hoof to Heart - Vets
Kayla Mikuszewski
H2H VETS, INC
Secretary / Social Media Manager
board member
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(Hoof to Heart, LLC)
Assistant Riding Instructor
Robert Combs - Founding Member
Robert Combs - USAF Veteran
Founding member H2H VETS, INC
Hoof to Heart - Vets
In memoriam for our late dear friend and founding member We have set up a memorial scholarship fund - this will continue to help veterans be able to attend our workshops, at no cost to the veterans/FR.
"Veterans helping Veterans - IGY6"
Please see scholarship page if you would like to donate -