Monica Dodge
Executive Director
I was first introduced to Equine Assisted Services when my husband participated in a therapeutic group program for veterans suffering…
Val Martin
Program Director, Volunteer Coordinator, and Riding Instructor
I started working here 5 years ago as a volunteer and have been on staff for 2 ½ years. My…
Kathleen Anderson
Office Manager
I've been at Horses of Hope Oregon for 3 1/2 years as the Office Manager/Bookkeeper. I have no experience with…
Carrie Darras
Facilities Manager
I was introduced to horses at 5 years old when my horse crazy mother got our first riding horse, Blue,…
Jolene Kincaid
Intake Coordinator
I first found Horses of Hope when I set up a field trip here for my kids’ school, and loved…
Ruby Mullings-Keating
Riding Instructor
I am an Equine Science student working to get PATH Certified as a Therapeutic Riding Instructor. I have a background…
Nicole Brazil
Riding Instructor
Hi my name is Nicole Brazil and I’m an instructor at Horses of Hope. I first got involved with Horses…
Julie McNoble
On-Call Riding Instructor
I have been a horse lover all my life. In my youth I rode my horse throughout the hills of…
Karen Majhor
Barn Care Assistant and Riding Instructor
Growing up with a love for horses, I enjoyed visits to eastern Oregon where my aunt would take me on…
Dominique Nightingale
Barn and Horse Care Assistant
I have loved horses since my first riding lesson at age 11. I am originally from Michigan and moved to…
Katrina Ellringer
Barn and Horse Care Assistant
Before coming to Horses of Hope, I worked at a horse summer camp ranch and have taught both English and…
Michelle Lechner
Barn and Horse Care Assistant
I started with Horses of Hope in the fall of 2022 as a volunteer. My love for horses brought me…
