Stacie Y. Stoltz, LCSW
An avid horsewoman since childhood, Stacie has over 20 years mental health experience and over 15 years experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist. She has worked in group homes, psychiatric hospitals, and in residential treatment centers. Stacie has been in private practice for the last ten years, working with youth, adults and families. Knowing the therapeutic power of horses, Stacie sought to incorporate them into her practice several years ago. Stacie began providing mentorship to youth with horses when she discovered the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA). EAGALA trains and provides certification specific to equine assisted psychotherapy and provides the education and knowledge necessary to utilize horses and psychological theories together in a dynamic therapeutic manner. Upon training and certification by EAGALA, H.O.R.S.E. was created by Stacie and her co-founder Brenda Wright, thus realizing Stacie's vision of utilizing the therapeutic power of horses with people.
Brenda J. Wright
Brenda has over 35 years experience with horses. She has worked with race horses, been a horse judge, and owned, managed and promoted her own stallion. She has competed in Competitive Trail Riding, Hunt Seat and Dressage.
Brenda is an avid student of Natural Horsemanship and utilizes these methods along with her certification training from EAGALA to enhance her abilities as the Equine Professional for H.O.R.S.E. She currently owns and manages Eveningstar Equestrian Ranch, where she offers instruction for children and beginner adults on safe horsemanship. She is available to assist with assessing horses to help match people with the horses.
