Meet Our Staff

 Kristin grew up riding competitively across multiple disciplines, gaining a deep connection with horses. From a young age she has loved the power, yet grace that horses can teach others. PATH certified since 2017, Kristin is passionate about sharing her love for horses with the next generation. She loves creating the same opportunities for kids that she experienced growing up—building confidence, connections, and lifelong memories through horses. In therapeutic riding sessions, Kristin finds joy in encouraging riders to be stong, brave and willing to try new activities. Kristin likes to make up new obstacle courses for her riders to navigate through, and share success with smies after fun sessions. 

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In addition, as a dedicated speech and language pathologist, Kristin is passionate about helping children communicate in natural environments, especially through the power of non-verbal expression. She deeply values the communication that goes beyond words and enjoys fostering this with the help of horses. Kristin is inspired by the intrinsic motivation that horses give children to engage, communicate, and grow in their unique way. Kristin loves working with children who use different modalities to communicate, but also finds joy and passion in working with adults.

Kendyl has competed in both English and Western disciplines throughout her life, building a foundation for her role as a therapeutic riding instructor. She earned a degree in Equine Science from Colorado State University, where she first studied and practiced therapeutic riding. Kendyl worked with PATH Intl. to help certify therapeutic riding instructors and equine specialists. Her passion for equine wellness inspired her to become certified in multiple alternative modalities, which she strives to include in every aspect of her career. What drives Kendyl is witnessing the transformative impact horses have on the individuals they partner with, especially children. Kendyl brings a positive spirit and is great for helping riders build confidence in sessions. Kendyl works closely with family to incorporate new strengths found at the barn into other settings such as home, school, and social interactions.