All of us on the Hearts & Hooves Board of Directors have at some point looked inside ourselves to find what we have to give. Each of us found a desire to help, an empathy for differently-abled children and young adults, and an understanding of the healing nature of horses. Winston Churchill once said, “There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” And we believe it!

 

Each of us holds an individual membership in the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship. PATH membership requires a commitment to professionalism, safety and ethical practices in the equine-assisted activities and therapies (EATT) industry. As PATH members, we have access to leading-edge resources, educational material and industry standards.

 

As a Board, we strive to advocate for student needs in an assertive and professional manner, working alongside school administration, adult service providers and the community.

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The 2023 Cleveland County Hearts & Hooves, Inc.

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Therapeutic Riding Program at North Shelby School Board of Directors

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CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Helen Moreno  

                               

VICE-CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 

Marvin Hutchison

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SECRETARY: 

Caroline Dedmon

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TREASURER:           

Nancy Wylie

                                                

BOARD MEMBERS:           

Susan Allen (Ret. Cleveland County Commissioner)

Dr. Grace Buchanan, DVM

Beverly Phillips

Heather N. Kauffman, PTA                                                            

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PROGRAM COORDINATOR

VOLUTEER COORDINATOR

PATH CERTIFIED THERAPEUTIC RIDING INSTRUCTOR:

Kathryn Mehner