As a child, Lindsey was obsessed with animals, nurturing and caring for every stray that came her way, whether her parents approved or not! As she grew, her innate desire to nurture shifted to children. As Executive Director, she wears many hats, but the two most important are making sure the team is equipped and focused on making our mission a reality and developing fundraising strategies to keep access to healing with horses affordable for all our clients. Eagerly soaking up every opportunity to learn, Lindsey has her Nonprofit Management Certificate through ASU, Small Business Digital Academy through Arizona Corporate Commission, Safe and Professional Partnering with Horses through Hoof Falls and Footfalls, and countless hours of specialized webinars! With all that, her favorite role is always getting to work directly with the kids which makes it all worthwhile.
Rebecca has been riding horses almost as long as she's been walking! Her first love was competing in hunter jumper and dressage with Arabian horses. Her passion for horses inspired her through a bachelor's degree in Animal Science, on to becoming a PATH, Int Certified Riding Instructor then Driving Instructor. She's shared her knowledge and experience as she taught horseback riding lessons at the Phoenix Zoo for 5 years and volunteered and worked with Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship for 7 years. Rebecca took it a step further and was trained as a behavioral skills therapist with the Center for Autism and Related Disorders. More than once, Rebecca has been the catalyst of growth at each of the locations she has been a part of. Such a diverse background brings with it many creative and sound ideas to keep the developing and growing programs at Manes and Miracles thriving!
Bonnie is strength and determination personified. Fresh after defeating cancer, Bonnie came to Manes and Miracles with 13 years of administrative and managerial experience, Quickbooks Certified, and having founded and managed the construction company, Western Home Services. She was drawn to Manes and Miracles for the mission and the chance to be around the horses. She fell in love with horses years ago and massively missed having horse friends of her own. Now, she loves that she can be a part of bringing therapy horses together with children of different abilities to create healing opportunities each day. Bonnie is the go-to gal for all administrative responsibilities, overseeing the day-to-day running of Manes and Miracles. Check out her great work on our Facebook and Instagram, through our newsletters, and in all of the issues we DON'T have thanks to her!
Join an exciting team of enthusiastic professionals. Prior experience is REQUIRED. Please read the job descriptions and requirements carefully prior to applying.
During her schooling with AT Still University of Health Sciences, Dr. Herbst fell in love with working with developmentally disabled children. While completing her education, Dr. Herbst was introduced to equine-assisted physical therapy and saw how incredibly beneficial (and fun!) it was to incorporate equines into a therapy program. She completed her training through the American Hippotherapy Association in 2010. She now works with AzOPT Kid’s Place which accepts DDD, ESA, and other private insurance and has been providing physical therapy at Manes and Miracles since 2019.
Dr. Earhart has been offering physical therapy with equines at Manes and Miracles since 2019. She helps kids improve their range of motion, strength, flexibility, and movement patterns through unique and fun activities that look more like play than work! A physical therapist specializing in pediatrics for over 10 years, Dr. Earhart first begin incorporating horses in 2010.
Lindsey graduated from PT school in 2005 and has been working with children since 2008. She is currently working on her Cranial Sacral Therapy certification. Lindsey has always loved horses and considers herself lucky to have been able to use equine movement with clients and found so much value in the experience for the clients and for herself. She is very excited to be in the arena!
Like all our therapist partners, Shelby underwent specialty training to learn about incorporating the unique size, shape, gait pattern, and movement of each horse in the manner best suited for the goals of the children she works with. Her clients love to tease her but she takes it all in stride, getting them back by making them work hard.
Manes and Miracles does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Manes and Miracles is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
From just $5 a month, your monthly gift can:
- Contribute to optimal nutritional care for our herd
- Provide scholarships to riders in need
- Help maintain and improve the Ranch for therapeutic activities
- Purchase necessary safety equipment
- Support the recruitment and training of vital volunteers
- Bring hope, happiness, and healing each day!
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