Board and Staff
Our Volunteer Board Members
President: Vicki Russell
Vice-President: Dan Henning
Treasurer: Elizabeth Bachhuber
Secretary: Ardie Griffin
Directors: Eloise Eager, Angela Wallace, and Dave Anderson
Our Staff Members
Executive Director: Jolie Hope
Program Manager: Emily Gonzalez, PATH, Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Licensed (COTA/L)
Finance Manager: Melissa Lawrence
Facility Manager: Brian Brown
PATH, Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors: Emily Gonzalez, Ashley Haggard, Katy Hopkins, Jessica Teslaa, Marsue Obremski
Certified Occupational Therapy Staff: Elizabeth Hesse, OTR/L**, Occupational Therapy Assistant:** Emily Gonzalez, COTA/L
Horse and Barn Care: Erin Helvey, Katy Hopkins, Marsue Obremski, Emma Stevenson, and Tracy Pulfer
Volunteer Coordinator and Riding in the Moment™ Program Manager: Ashley Haggard
Our Mission
Three Gaits exists to provide equine-assisted activities and therapy to enhance the lives of people with physical, emotional, or intellectual challenges.
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We partner with families, community centers, social services, residential facilities, and senior centers to provide learning experiences to people of all ages who have physical, emotional, cognitive, or social disabilities with the help of our equine partners. Learn more about our programs.
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Three Gaits relies on the generous support of donors and partners to keep our farm open and our programs running. Through monetary support, horse donations, sponsorships, and gifts, you can help our riders meet their goals. Learn more about how you can help!
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Discover fulfilling and fun roles at Three Gaits to support our riders, care for our horses, and maintain our facilities. All while being a part of a supportive and passionate community! Learn more about how you can make a difference!