VISION
A world in which any child who might benefit from interacting with horses has the opportunity to do so regardless of their capabilities or economic circumstances.
FACILITIES
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60' x 200' indoor riding ring with ceiling fans
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60' x 120' outdoor riding ring
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Outdoor nature trail with activity stations
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Heated and air-conditioned multi-purpose room
STAFF & BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Horse SenseAbility is fortunate to have a staff, a Board and numerous volunteers who are committed to our work for the long term.Â
Polly Kornblith
Founder & Executive Director
Sam Bruha
Equine Manager & Riding Instructor
Ilana Casady
Occupational Therapist
Sam Bruha started riding when she was 4 and has been a "barn rat" ever since. As our Equine Manager, Sam is responsible for all aspect of our horses' care and training. Sam also is a Massachusetts and PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor who teaches over 30 students each week.
In 2018, Polly launched Horse SenseAbility in a facility specifically designed and built for therapeutic riding and horsemanship activities. Polly is a Massachusetts and PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor as well as an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. She also holds a Masters Degree in Education from Harvard University.
Cassie Clarke
Riding Instructor
Kevin Eardley
Substitute Riding Instructor
Cassie is a Massachusetts and PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor​ and an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning.​ Cassie’s favorite part about teaching is helping her students reach their highest potential; their smiles are always the best part of her day!
Kevin is a Massachusetts and PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. Kevin’s goal is to help each rider shine to their best ability within a safe and fun environment.
Ilana Casady, MSOTR/L, HPCS is a Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist, a PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, and a licensed Massachusetts instructor. Ilana worked in early Intervention for many years and has also coached Special Olympics.
Lauren Gildea
Horse Tales & City to Saddle Instructor
Lauren Gildea has years of experience working in the health, wellness and fitness industry. She not only is a certified Massachusetts riding instructor but competes in multiple equestrian disciplines.
Audrey Kung
Riding & City to Saddle Instructor
Wendy Mechaber
Horse Tales Instructor
Lisa Terrell
City to Saddle Instructor
Audrey is a Massachusetts and PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) as well as an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL). Audrey's teaching style reflects her keen curiosity and commitment to learning. Audrey loves motivating her students with laughter and positivity.
Wendy holds a Certificate of Advanced Study in Literacy and Language from the MGH Institute of Health Professions. Wendy delights in teaching children about famous and unusually talented equines as a strategy for improving literacy skills.
Lisa has loved horses since the moment that she knew what they were. She has managed various barns, ridden with a variety of trainers, attended many clinics and never stopped learning. Lisa rode her 1st dressage horse Indy to 4th level and continues competing to this day.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jay Delaune
Julie Froelich
Barbara Hagan
Jean Klugman
Erin Lee ​
​Rachel Marsh
Divya Raghavan Molloy
Carolyn Pope
Christine Walsh
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LOCATION
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