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STARS, Inc.

Special Troopers Adaptive Riding School

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Meet the Staff

Brooke McBride

Brooke McBride

Brooke McBride

Executive Director

EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist, PATH Certified TR Instructor, Certified Equine Massage

Brooke@scstars.org

  • Favorite Stars Horse Ever & Why: Dakota – equal amounts of sass.  Rico - he was my calm. Bert - he was a strong leader.
  • Favorite Horse Quote: "speak your mind but ride a fast horse"
  • What brought you to Stars: ​My love for horses.

Michelle Vondrak

Brooke McBride

Brooke McBride

Program Director

Certified Therapeutic Instructor, 

EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist

Michelle@scstars.org

  • Favorite Stars Horse(s) & Why: Doc because he can be both patient and pushy, but he loves his people and takes care of them.
  • Favorite Horse Quote: "The horse will teach you if you'll listen." Ray Hunt
  • What brought you to Stars: It just made sense to volunteer in a place where horses and humans come together to heal and grow.

Stacie Sorensen

Brooke McBride

Stacie Sorensen

Financial Specialist

Certified Therapeutic Instructor

Stacie@scstars.org

  • Favorite Stars Horse(s) & Why: Copper because he is a beautiful red roan and he has the personality of a renowned professor who studies giraffes. I also love Lucy and Daisy because they are strong independent mares but once they trust you, you're a part of their herd forever.
  • Favorite Horse Quote: "You can bid the mob good day!" Man from Snowy River
  • What brought you to Stars: I have always loved horses and wanted to volunteer.

Sierra Lundberg

Jaidyn Moorhouse & Kasia Helt

Stacie Sorensen

PATH Certified Therapeutic Instructor

Sierra@scstars.org

  • Favorite Stars Horse(s) & Why: Brandy - she is such a steady and kind horse! Though Copper and Mickey are quickly becoming my favorites - I have a soft spot for paints and appaloosas. 
  • Favorite Horse Quote: “There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” Winston Churchill 
  • What brought you to Stars: I rode and owned horses from ages 8 to 24, and after a long break I was ready to work with them again. STARS provided a great way to not only spend time with horses but also to help others experience the transformative power of horses that I was lucky enough to experience as a kid. 

Jaidyn Moorhouse & Kasia Helt

Jaidyn Moorhouse & Kasia Helt

Jaidyn Moorhouse & Kasia Helt

 Chore Assistants

 


Board of Directors

 President: John Quade - Owner/General Manager, Plains Mechanical Services
Vice President: Anthony Osborn - Attorney at Law, Gehling & Osborn Law Firm
Treasurer: William Conner - Retired Financial Executive
Secretary: Gladys Smith - LISW, Mental Health Associates

Directors:

Greg Hoffman - President, Peoples Bank
Deb Welch - Retired STARS Marketing

David Briese - Attorney at Law, Crary Huff Law Fir

Kim Neimeier - Director of Outpatient and Prevention Services, Rosecrance Jackson Centers
Erik Loe - Feedlot Nutritionist Consultant, Midwest PMS, LLC
Mark Estlund - US Air Force

We're HIRING!

  

Barn Staff

STARS horse program is looking for a dependable person to fill the position of part time Barn Staff. Work hours will be 8-10 hours per week on average. Working hours will be afternoons Monday through Friday (latest start time of 3:00 pm)


Job duties for this position would include but not be limited to the following responsibilities:

· Feed & Water horses daily.

· Clean and maintain electric waterers.

· Observe all equine for specific needs or medical attention. 

· Fill in on weekdays, weekend or holiday chores as needed.

· Help maintain the cleanliness of the Barn, out buildings, arenas, equipment, and pens.

· Work with Staff for special events, fundraisers, etc. as needed.


Qualifications to apply

· Horse Experience is required

· Must be 16 years of age or older

· Knowledge of the STARS program 

· Experience operating ATVs and Tractors preferred


If interested in this position, please email brooke@scstars.org or call  712-239-5042 for an application.


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