Board Members
Farrah Green
Wyoming, USA
President & CEO
Farrah loves helping humans and horses to have fun and understand each other to the best of their abilities. Her most influential professor is her horse Caesar, who continues to patiently struggle with her training for the betterment of horses everywhere. She also loves a good nap and great tea!
Jill Holmes
North Carolina, USA
Board Member
Jill’s journey with horses began when she was nine and she is having so much fun fifty years later practicing Relationship-Based Horsemanship. She and her equine friend Houston enjoy playing games and participating in versatility ranch horse opportunities.
Lisa Rask
Texas, USA
Secretary
Lisa has been pursuing horsemanship with her American Mustang, Gus, amongst her busy life of raising kids. Her other adventures include yoga and multiple moves across the country.
Katie Troyer
Québec, Canada
Project Manager
Katie loves “wasting time” with horses, whether at home with her equine partners, Vixen and Johann, or in her far-reaching horsemanship travels. When not playing with horses, she enjoys cooking, dog agility training, and Netflix.
Sandy Ruiter
Ontario, Canada
Board Member
Sandy is obsessed with her four horses, five cats, and two dogs. When not outside spending time with the creatures, she can be found absorbed by a book or finding new and creative ways to avoid eating vegetables.
Brenda Merpaw
Ontario, Canada
Board Member
Brenda's day job takes her to the fast paced world of high tech and the city. Her sanctuary is her peaceful, rural home, surrounded by her horses Chance and Dakota, her kitties, her large family, and good friends.
Valued Contributors
Ada Draghici
Nova Scotia, Canada
Contributor
Ada is a horse trainer, but she has also trained pet rats, feral cats, and her younger brother. She loves fiber arts and doesn't like it when it rains.
Sue Towne
South Dakota, USA
Contributor
Sue had her first horse in junior high and has been hooked ever since! Today, her passions revolve around developing young horses, teaching horsemanship, trail riding, driving, and working equitation.
Ruth Easley
Washington, USA
Contributor
Ruth grew up with horses as a child and got her own horses 12 years ago. Ruth is passionate about ending equine abuse and slaughter and advocates for alternative ways daily.
Logan Easley
Washington, USA
Contributor
Logan bought her own horse, Servante, at age 16. Though Logan no longer rides she still loves horses from the ground.
Ginny Southwick
Wyoming, USA
Contributor
Ginny was raised on a working ranch where her family's horses served a purpose of helping manage their livestock over mountain ranges. Today, she loves to hang out with her animals and her grandchildren. She also loves a great meal, especially when someone else is cooking.
Dr. Isabelle Farmer
Texas, USA
Contributor
Isabelle loves her horses Walker, Maverick, and Lucia and is passionate about sharing Relationship-Based Horsemanship with her students. She also enjoys whipping up a great meal for friends and family, which always includes butter and homemade vinaigrette.