Special Troopers Adaptive Riding School

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.

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.

Herd Manager

Shelby@scstars.org

• Favorite Stars Horse(s) & Why:  Cricket, because she truly loves connecting with people, and her curiosity and personality make every interaction special.
  
• 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’ve always believed horses have a unique ability to heal, teach, and connect with people. Working at STARS allows me to combine my lifelong love of horses with my passion for serving others in a meaningful way.

Financial Specialist

Certified Therapeutic Instructor

Treasurer@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.

Certified Therapeutic Instructor (In Training)

• Favorite Stars Horse(s) & Why: I think there is something about every horse at Stars that I love. Copper is a sweet, loving horse that stays calm in any situation. Belle is a beautiful mare that is bold, but once you have her trust, a connection is built forever. 
• Favorite Horse Quote: "A horse doesn’t care how much you know until he knows how much you care" 
• What brought you to Stars: I chose Stars because I wanted to give back and find a peaceful space where I could connect with others and build new friendships along the way. 

Certified Therapeutic Instructor (In Training)

• Favorite Stars Horse(s) & Why:  Molly because she is just a sweet pea and reminds me of the Paint horses that I grew up with. I also love Evie because she can be full of sass (especially at feed time) but when she wants your affection, she lets you know.
  
• 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: As a recent transplant to Sioux City, I was looking for a way to get to know the area, meet new people, and be involved in the Siouxland community. What better way than with people and horses! I started as a volunteer and within a year joined the training program to become a TR instructor. 

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