About us

Little Britches was founded in 1979 by Peg Sweeney and Betty Lou McColgin. We are an equine assisted riding and driving program which allows people who are physically, emotionally, developmentally or economically challenged to interact with horses in a variety of ways.

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Vision Statement  -  Empowering the lives of individuals with disabilities using the movement of the horse.
 

Mission Statement   - The mission of Little Britches is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities through therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities.  Little Britches improves physical strength, facilitates sensory integration, and provides recreation for a lifetime.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President - Janie Larson
Vice President - Stuart Daly

Vice President - Melissa Johnson
Secretary/Treasurer - Louise Scotti
Laura Bradshaw

Tracy Creigh

Julie Dobson

Jane Donn
Laura Heaven
Karen Wilson

advisory board

Cherri Crossley

Amanda Hogan

Susan Jordan

Susan Sieber

Paola Styron

STAFF

Andrew Chin - Physical Therapist

Emily Ciesielski - Instructor

Stuart Daly - Instructor
Alice Daly - Executive Director /Instructor

Samantha Tutolo - Instructor/Exercise Rider

Linda Tutolo - Physical Therapist/Administrative Assistant

Erin Wells - Occupational Therapist

Angela Yagid - Development Director