NTRC’s team is responsible for herding more than a dozen therapy horses and thousands of people – including participants, volunteers, supporters, and one another.
NTRC’s team consists of PATH International Certified Instructors, all of whom hold the Therapeutic Riding Instructor certification and some of whom hold the additional Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning certification. All instructors perform evaluations, and assessments and create individualized treatment programs for therapeutic riders.
With more than 350 volunteers providing thousands of hours of service, volunteer coordinators are our wranglers. They make sure all volunteers receive orientations, and are trained, scheduled, and supported in their activities.
The 7-acre campus includes two barns, two arenas, multiple paddocks, and the Clark Family Foundation Equine-Assisted Therapy Center. Additionally, NTRC’s herd of therapy horses is constantly growing and changing. 12-14 horses serve our participants. As horses retire, additional horses are added to the herd and trained for therapeutic activities.
Elizabeth (Beth) Atherton
Instructor
Program Volunteer Coordinator
PATH Intl. Credentials:
Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning
Carla Benefield
Clinical Manager
Program Volunteer Coordinator
PATH Intl. Credentials:
Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning
Amy Burrell-Cormier
Volunteer Manager
volunteermanager@ntrc.org
Cathy Chickerell
Donor & Event Manager
admin@ntrc.org
Erica Evans
Instructor
PATH Intl. Credentials:
Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning
Mary Fellenz, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Catherine Haffey
Instructor
PATH Intl. Credentials:
Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Lea Haven
Lead Instructor
PATH Intl. Credentials:
Advanced Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning
PATH Intl. Mentor
Joe Meek
Human Resources & Finance Officer
finance@ntrc.org
Lillian Mendez
Program Director
program@ntrc.org
Kim Santora
Instructor
PATH Intl. Credentials:
Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Joanne (Jo) Treglown
Instructor
PATH Intl. Credentials:
Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning
Rachel Vaa
Equine Resource Manager
Horse Trainer
PATH Intl. Credentials
Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
rvaa@ntrc.org
Jennifer Williams
Facilities & Property Manager
jwilliams@ntrc.org
Bryan Young
Barn and Property Assistant
Chris Young
Barn Assistant
All photographs on this page are courtesy of Paula Bowes, volunteer, to whom we are very grateful.