I am a California native, but due to being in a military family, I have lived all over the world. I am married with two sons and two beautiful daughters-in-law. I am a lover of animals and spend my free time with my horses. I absolutely love riding trails in the beautiful Cuyamaca Mountains with my friends. I grew up riding horses, and they have been a passion of mine ever since I could walk.
About Tammy L Oluvic
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am married to Mike, a retired US Navy Captain. His career in the navy spanned 25 years. I have two amazing sons, Rex and Max, and two beautiful daughters-in-law, Cori and Taylor. We have lived in multiple States and in Belgium and Germany. I love all of the adventures we have had during our time as a Navy family. Our family also includes four dogs, three cats, chickens, and three horses.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am the Founder and CEO of Saddles In Service, a non-profit in Alpine. I absolutely love what I do: helping our veterans, active duty military, and first responders find healing through working with horses. Seeing our heroes find purpose and joy again is very rewarding. We also have quite a few rescued horses. Our heroes have helped rehabilitate them and give the horses new purpose as well. It is just so beautiful to see the healing taking place all around. We recently received a tremendous gift, the donation of the Circle T Ranch in Descanso. This gift has allowed us to grow and serve more heroes. Our program is in such demand that we have a waitlist of over 90 heroes. Having this new ranch will allow us to purchase more horses so we can help as many heroes as possible.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Keep your heart open and live your passion!
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Continuing to lead Saddles In Service, living my passion!
Tammy L Oluvic & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Mediterraneo in Alpine and Veronica’s Kitchen in Descanso
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived and worked in Alpine for eight years.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Lisa Lightfoot!
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Chic Boutique
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The small town feel and how everyone comes together to help their neighbors.
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where would you meet locally for this lunch?
Michelle Mullen. We spend so much time working at Saddles In Service that we don’t get enough time to just talk about life and our passions. It would be great just to spend time laughing and enjoying a nice lunch at Veronica’s Kitchen.
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
A Good Year
Q: (Even for friends or family) What is something interesting about you that most people don’t know?
I grew up water skiing and raced once.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My horse Bo
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
The Heroes we serve at Saddles In Service!
Q: What community organizations and/or local nonprofits do you admire/support?
Saddles In Service, Lions Tigers & Bears, and The Children’s Nature Retreat
Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Get back on the horse!
Q: What Neighborhood do you live in?
Alpine
What I love about my Neighborhood:
I love our neighbors and all of the horses around us. I also love living in nature!
Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:
Camping with friends and horses and enjoying talking around the campfire.
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
My heart is full!
