Ph: 712-239-5042 | 33148 K22, SIOUX CITY, IOWA 51108

​​​​​Equine Assisted Services Since 1984

SPECIAL TROOPERS ADAPTIVE RIDING SCHOOL

Stacie SOrensen
Financial Specialist

Certified Therapeutic riding 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.

Sierra Lundberg
PATH Certified Therapeutic Instructor

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

Chore Assistant

Tova Natwick
PATH Certified Therapeutic Instructor

Favorite Stars Horse(s) & Why:: Lucy, because she emotes so well and has beautiful big movement! 
Favorite Horse Quote: “Horse can help us develop a sense of trust, empathy, and compassion.” - Temple Grandin
What brought you to Stars: I started volunteering back in 2014 because I missed having horses in my life and kept coming back because of the amazing riders. They inspire me!

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.

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: Lori Marx - Great West Casualty Company: Insurance Underwriter

Directors:

Doug Marx - Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Gladys Smith - LISW, Mental Health Associates​

Arnie Fleck - North Central Consulting

Greg Hoffman - Peoples Bank

Deb Welch - Retired STARS Marketing

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Michelle Vondrak
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.

Jerusha Goulette
Operations Director

PATH Certified Therapeutic Instructor, EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist, Certified Equine and Canine Massage Therapist

Favorite Stars Horse(s) & Why: Evie : Because she is the perfect mix of sweet and sassy and holds a very special place in my heart.

Favorite Horse Quote: “Horses don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. Put your hand on your horse and your heart in your hand.” Pat Parelli

What brought you to Stars: My love of helping people brought me to STARS.