Founder, OT, Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Sandy helped found Therapeutic Horsemanship (now TREE House of Greater St. Louis) in February 1975. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Occupational Therapy and a Master of Arts in Special Education, and is a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Advanced Instructor, Mentor, Evaluator and previous Board Member. Sandy’s extensive honors and qualifications also include the following:
- International Professional Achievement James Brady Award winner, 2001
- American Hippotherapy Association Level 2 therapist
- Federation of Equestrian International & United States Equestrian Federation
- Level 2 Para Equestrian Steward
- Missouri Horse Show Association Professional
- “The Jeff Shikles “Award winner, 2014
- Consultant Equine Assisted Activities & Therapy