
our mission
We are on a mission to advance equine welfare through education, access and advocacy. In recognition of the fact that a large number of people have never had the ability to interact with horses in a meaningful way, we believe that creating opportunities for the general public to develop the human-horse connection is paramount to the cause of equine protection. Our program will accomplish this by:
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Offering unmounted horsemanship clinics to the community, including low & no-cost sessions
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Partnering with natural & accredited therapeutic equine organizations to amplify our impact
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Using social media & events to educate the general public on horse welfare issues
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Encouraging volunteerism to facilitate human-horse connections
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Engaging the public with opportunities that build equine relationships regardless of financial or physical abilities
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Creating a sanctuary for rescued horses that prioritizes their emotional health & wellbeing

BOARD OF DIRECTORS &
Animal wellness advisory committee

ALLISON BOWLING
founder and president

DR. MELISSA SHEPPARD, DVM
voting member & advising vet

dr. candace thrift, dvm
advising veterinarian

JOSH PIETRAFESO
vice-president

CHRISTINA STOVER
voting member

laura hebard
advising equine trainer

STEPH FIGERLE
secretary

melissa blunkall