• Home
  • Riders
  • Volunteers
  • Committee
  • Donate
  • Home
  • Riders
  • Volunteers
  • Committee
  • Donate
TALL IN THE SADDLE
  • Home
  • Riders
  • Volunteers
  • Committee
  • Donate

Instructors

Tall in the Saddle’s current instructor, Tina Bennett, received her training and initial certification in about 1986 from the Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center in Augusta, MI.  She maintains a certification to teach 4-H Proud Equestrian Program classes in Michigan by attending the Instructor Update Conference (offered annually) sponsored by MSU Extension.  Tina is also certified as a horse riding and driving instructor for the disabled through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl). 
​

For more information about therapeutic riding, instructor training and certifications, please visit the Michigan 4-H Proud Equestrian Program and  Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl) websites.

Leadership Committee

Since the Spring of 1976, Tall in the Saddle as been run by a dedicated committee and loyal group of community volunteers.  Key members of the committee are:

  • Betsy Evans, OTR/L, Chairperson
  • Nan Spadacene, Secretary & Horse Coordinator
  • Connie Anders, Treasurer & Equipment Coordinator​
  • Beth Hanson, Volunteer Coordinator
  • Michelle Gallant, Committee Member

We are always looking for energetic new volunteers to join our Tall in the Saddle program committee. If you are interested in helping to make a kid laugh and their parents or grandparents smile, please Contact Us with your questions, availability or level of interest.
Picture
Picture
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.
Contact Us
Picture