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STAFF
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
Anne Larson is
the founder of Hopes and Dreams Therapeutic Riding Center.
She has extensive experience in dealing with all facets of
equine services. She has been teaching horseback riding
to able bodied students for fifteen years. She is a
current member on good standing with the American Quarter
Horse Association Professional Horsemen's Association.
She carries three able bodied riding instructor
certifications, her North American Handicapped Riding
Association Instructors Certification and her Equine Assisted
Growth and learning Horse Professional Certification.
Contact Anne
RESOURCE COORDINATOR
Donna W. Gustafson talents became available to us after Rancho
Vista Equine Therapy Center in Fort Collins, Colorado closed
their doors. Donna was the Manager of Volunteer Staff
for six years at Rancho Vista. She was fundamental in
building Rancho Vista's volunteer and client base. Holds
a bachelor of Science Education degree from Kent's State
University in Ohio. Has 40 years horse experience,
thirty of which are as a 4-H leader. Her dynamic
personality allows her to interact with virtually everyone.
Her basic philosophy is lots of kids, riding lots of horses,
lots of times. She brings to our table years of
experience in education and an intense passion for kids on
horseback. She is actively engaged with various
professional organizations to effectively utilize the skills,
abilities, and resources of volunteers, organizations, and the
community to benefit Hopes and Dreams Therapeutic Riding
Center's riders and programs.
DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
Maria E. Kopper
has lived in the Cheyenne area since 1982.
She holds a bachelors degree in Psychology from the University
of Wyoming. Areas of special interest to her include
developmental disabilities, behavioral disorders affecting
children, enabling the physically disabled to live full and
complete lives, filial (family) therapy and drug treatment.
She has worked in vocational rehabilitation and most recently
child welfare and the juvenile court system. She has
experience with non-profit organizations with specialization
in volunteer coordination, fund raising and grant development.
Contact Maria
OUTREACH &
EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR
Melinda Harmon
Contact Melinda
THERAPISTS
Shellie Larson is a Colorado and Wyoming
licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has over 11
years experience working with survivors of trauma.
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