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Joyce
(left)
Sara
Tiffany (right)
Ellen (right)
JOYCE ADAMS, VAULTING INSTRUCTOR
(THURS. EVENINGS)
Joyce, being the founder of Miles
of Smiles, is our "senior" instructor. She obtained her NARHA
certification in 1997 after starting the program, and she was a
riding lesson instructor for several years. In 1999, Joyce
learned about and became very interested in Vaulting (gymnastics on
horseback). After much research and training from other
vaulting professionals, Joyce launched the Miles of Smiles vaulting
class in 2000. Her passion for the riders and horses is
evident at any lesson. With a lifelong love of horses and
education as a profession, Joyce is a natural for this type of work!
She has a great touch with the kids, and it's amazing to watch how
quickly they warm up to her and respond to her instructions.
ELLEN LYNN,
THERAPEUTIC RIDING INSTRUCTOR (TUES. EVENINGS)
Ellen has also been involved with
Miles of Smiles since the beginning, starting in 1997 as a volunteer
and board member. She obtained her NARHA
certification in 2002. Ellen has been active with horses her
whole life. Growing up in California, her family spent many
hours on the California show circuit with their daughter showing in
the hunter/jumper divisions. Being a lifelong equestrienne,
she brings an
understanding and gentleness to her lessons that is very reassuring
to the riders and horses alike. To see her interact with her
students, you would never guess that she is an compliance auditor by
profession!
SARA BROWN,
THERAPEUTIC RIDING INSTRUCTOR (MON. EVENINGS)
Sara is another well-known person
around Miles of Smiles. She obtained her NARHA certification
in 2002, and has also been involved since the beginning of the
program and has become our Program Manager. Sara's lifelong love of horses and profession as an
elementary teacher make her a wonderful therapeutic riding
instructor! She is the mother of two wonderful children.
TIFFANY SCHMIDT,
THERAPEUTIC RIDING INSTRUCTOR
Tiffany
is relatively new to the program, but she has jumped right in,
serving as the Stables Mgr. in 2004 and currently as a board
member. She is are newest Certified Instructor, having just
earned her certification in June 2005! Tiffany raises quarter horses and is an education
professional, so she connects well with the horses & riders
alike. She has been assisting Joyce with the vaulting
lessons.
JENNIFER STANDLEY,
INSTRUCTOR-IN-TRAINING
Jennifer
has been involved with Miles of Smiles for several years,
particularly as Fundraising Co-Chair & serving on the
board. She is now working on earning her certification, and
with her education background and friendly, outgoing nature, she
quickly connects with her students. As a mother of two
and a preschool teacher and instructor with MOS she no longer
has free time!
THERAPISTS
We are currently looking for a Physical Therapist and
Occupational Therapist please let us know if you know of anyone
that would be interested in joining the Miles of Smiles team. |
