Sandy Rafferty

Sandy Rafferty

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