| Our Staff |
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| Gwen Grissom HfH Founder Equine/Facility Manager (Owner - HfH LLC) |
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Gwen has been involved with and owned horses for more than 45 years. She describes herself as a “true horsey person in every sense of the word.” Born in Florida, she was involved heavily in barrel racing until moving to North Carolina. She now enjoys teaching summer horsemanship camps and trail riding on occasion when time permits. Gwen became very interested in therapeutic riding not long after her mother Patricia passed away in 1995. Pat suffered from multiple sclerosis for 32 years, spending many of those years confined to a bed or wheel chair. “I remember the desire in her eyes to be on a horse every time we were at a horse show, which was every weekend,” says Gwen. “She went to as many shows as she could and was a real trooper just sitting there watching us.” Gwen’s experiences with her mother encouraged her to establish Horses for Hope. “I know how much my mother desired to walk and be independent and I would like to give others who suffer from disabilities those opportunities my mother never had.” Gwen enjoys the smiles that horses give to those who ride - from therapeutic riding to regular able-body lessons. “My idea to create a therapeutic riding center to help the disabled, special needs kids and those who are unable to help themselves, no matter what the circumstance, came to be as Horses for Hope with the help of three friends, Dawn, Eric and Mary Ann. My goal is to build a strong organization that will last many years, beyond my own, giving therapeutic benefits to all who participate in our programs.” |
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| Dawn Guenot HfH Co-Founder Therapeutic Riding Instructor |
| Amy Barker Lead Instructor |
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| Dawn is one of the Co-Founders of Horses for Hope and Gwen's best riding buddy. She volunteers regularly on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with Therapeutic Riding as well as managing her own stable and HfH satelite site in Johnston County. Dawn has been with the Wake County Public School System for 24 years and works with special needs children in the school system. Dawn has been involved with horses most of her life. She purchased her first horse when she was 19. |
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| Gwen in her younger days on Lady |
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| Gwen on Joe a long time ago! |
| Sox, in his younger days, and Gwen |
| May 18, 1991 |
| Elisabeth Brewer Instructor Beginners |
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Instructor Beginners to Advanced |
Specialties: Most used phrase: What students are saying Coming Soon! |
| Riding Since: Grew Up: Specialties: Most used phrase: What students are saying: Coming Soon! Pics coming soon! |
| Riding Since: Grew Up: Specialties: Dressage Hunters Equitation Combined Training Most used phrase: What students are saying about Amy: |