Meet Our Ranch Team

As a child, Lindsey was obsessed with animals, nurturing and caring for every stray that came her way, whether her parents approved or not! Over time, her innate desire to nurture shifted to children and eventually helped lead to the founding of Manes and Miracles in 2018 where her favorite role is seeing the kids blossom because they had access to our healing horses. Eagerly soaking up opportunities 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 specialized training! 

Lindsey makes sure the team is fully equipped and clearly focused on making our mission a reality and developing fundraising strategies to keep access to healing with horses affordable for our clients.

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. Rebecca has been the catalyst of growth at each of the locations she has been a part of. 

Rebecca brings many creative and sound ideas to the development, growth, and implementation of the programs at Manes and Miracles! 

Kathleen brings a wealth of experience from various roles in veterinary care, corporate operations, and nonprofit management. With a background that includes everything from coordinating care at emergency veterinary clinics to managing a multi-million-dollar foundation, Kathleen is well-versed in both the administrative and people-focused aspects of her work. An avid horse rider herself, she understands the therapeutic benefits of working with horses and is excited to bring her organizational skills and passion for animal care to our team. At Manes and Miracles, Kathleen is dedicated to creating a welcoming, efficient environment for our participants and ensuring our volunteers have the support they need to succeed. 

Kathleen is your go-to gal for the day-to-day running of Manes and Miracles administration and volunteer relationships.

Ren brings a wealth of experience in animal care and management with nearly 25 years of experience managing ranches from horse herds to managing large-scale cattle operations. With hands-on expertise in everything from breeding and vaccinations to running successful animal care businesses, Ren’s commitment to the well-being of animals is evident in every aspect of her work, making her a perfect fit for our team. Additionally, Ren has nearly 10 years of experience working with special needs children, including 5 years at a private school for children of varied abilities. Her passions for the special needs community and animals combine in the mission of Manes and Miracles, as she put it, "I prayed this job into reality". 

Ren provides top-notch care for our herd and maintenance of our facility, ensuring the best possible experience for all of our participants.

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.