Special Troopers Adaptive Riding School
Meet the Staff
Brooke McBride
Brooke McBride
Brooke McBride
Executive Director
EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist, PATH Certified TR Instructor, Certified Equine Massage
- 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
- 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
Jaidyn Moorhouse & Kasia Helt
Jaidyn Moorhouse & Kasia Helt
Financial Specialist
Certified Therapeutic Instructor
- 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.
Jaidyn Moorhouse & Kasia Helt
Jaidyn Moorhouse & Kasia Helt
Jaidyn Moorhouse & Kasia Helt
Chore Assistants
Support our Herd in 2026!
The most important fundraiser for our Horses and Donkeys is underway! We are currently looking for Sponsors for our Herd.