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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:

 

  • Offering unmounted horsemanship clinics to the community, including low & no-cost sessions

  • Partnering with natural & accredited therapeutic equine organizations to amplify our impact

  • Using social media & events to educate the general public on horse welfare issues

  • Encouraging volunteerism to facilitate human-horse connections

  • Engaging the public with opportunities that build equine relationships regardless of financial or physical abilities

  • Creating a sanctuary for rescued horses that prioritizes their emotional health & wellbeing

BOARD OF DIRECTORS &

Animal wellness advisory committee

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ALLISON BOWLING

founder and president

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DR. MELISSA SHEPPARD, DVM

voting member & advising vet

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dr. candace thrift, dvm

advising veterinarian

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JOSH PIETRAFESO

vice-president

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CHRISTINA STOVER

voting member

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laura hebard

advising equine trainer

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STEPH FIGERLE

secretary

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melissa blunkall

donor relations director

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