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Founder & Executive Director - Jana Kent-Dewald Over 35+ years of experience owning, riding, showing and training horses. Jana is a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor who is very passionate about teaching others how to read their horse’s confidence and emotions in order to deepen their relationship and skills with the horse. Jana's professional experience includes over 28+ years in the Healthcare Industry holding positions related to Sales, Marketing and Account Management. Then in 2008 Jana was the Program Director for an equestrian facility and managed the daily operations of a non-profit therapeutic horseback riding program that serviced over 70+ individuals weekly with special needs. It was during this time that Jana decided to create her own equine assisted therapy program that would incorporate horses experientially for emotional growth and learning. Professional Equine Credentials Director and Board Member, PA Council on Therapeutic Horsemanship (PACTH) 2007–2011 Licensed Equine Specialist, Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) 2009-current Licensed Therapeutic Riding Instructor, PA Council on Therapeutic Horsemanship (PACTH) 2008-current Level 1 & 2 Graduate, Parelli Natural Horsemanship 2007 Equine Related Professional Memberships Member of Equine Assisted Growth & Learning Association Member of the Horses in Education and Therapy International Member of Pennsylvania Council on Therapeutic Horsemanship Member of the Federation Riding for the Disabled International Member of North America Riding for the Handicapped Association, Inc. Member of United States Equestrian Federation Member of United States Dressage Federation Member of the Eastern PA Chapter of the Professional Horsemen’s Association Member of the Keystone Performance Breeders Association		Clinical Director - Austin Joyce, D.Min., Supervisor: AAMFT, LMFT (PA). Private Clinical and Consulting Practice since 1984. As a Behavioral Specialist Consultant (BSC) Austin has worked with families, adolescents, children and couples, and individuals facing a wide range of emotional, psychological, cognitive, and interpersonal stresses including, but not limited to drug addictions, sexual trauma, PTSD related to both civilian and military environments, divorce , employment difficulties, parenting/single parenting problems, depression, PPD spectrum and an array of mental health concerns in both the private and public sectors. Academic Appointments Visiting Lecturer: Immaculata University, Graduate Psychology Department 2005 – Present Adjunct Professor: LaSalle University Graduate Religion Department 1984 – 2000 Education Doctor of Ministry (D.Min), Marriage and Family Therapy, Colgate Rochester Divinity School, Rochester, NY Master of Divinity (M.Div), Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, St. Joseph’s College, Philadelphia, Credentials American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy: Supervisor (#5600) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Pennsylvania (#000204) Certified Chaplain: Clinical Pastoral Education Member of Equine Assisted Growth & Learning Association (EAGALA ) (2008 - current) Licensed Mental Health Specialist, Equine Assisted Growth & Learning Association (EAGALA) 2009 - current

Equine Specialist/Intern - Susan Hall

Initially Susan applied for a volunteer position back in September 2010, to assist with our Equine Assisted Learning school programs. Upon our first meeting, Susan’s interest and devotion to helping others was immediately apparent. And what better way to help others than through a personal passion: horses.

Professional Equine Credentials

Certified Equine Massage Therapist

Member of International Association of Animal Massage Therapists (IAAMT)
Member Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) 2010-current

Completed Part 1, Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association’s (EAGALA) Equine Specialist Training (2011)

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