Board and Staff
Our Volunteer Board Members
President: Dan Henning
Vice-President: Angela Wallace
Treasurer: Elizabeth Bachhuber
Secretary: Ardie Griffin
Directors: Dave Rohn
Our Staff Members
Executive Director: Jolie Hope
Program & Operations Director: Emily Gonzalez, PATH, Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Licensed (COTA/L)
Finance Administrator/Billing & Procurement Manager: Melissa Lawrence
Director of Volunteer and Community Engagement: Amy Carey
Office Administrator: Lauren Meyer-Herr
Facility Manager: Brian Brown
PATH, Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors: Emily Gonzalez, Katy Hopkins, Jessica Teslaa, Marsue Obremski, Michael James
Licensed Occupational and Physical Therapy Staff: Dr. Elizabeth Hesse, OTR/L**, Dr. Ana Grimh PT, DPT, ASDCS**
Riding in the Moment Program Manager: Abby Hays
Horse and Barn Care: Erin Helvey, Katy Hopkins, Marsue Obremski, Sandi Tank, Jessie Garst, Audrey Ewoldt, and Ashley Maher
Our Mission
Three Gaits exists to provide equine-assisted activities and therapy to enhance the lives of people with physical, emotional, or intellectual challenges.
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.
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!
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!