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Marlene F. Karman
Executive Director - Equine Trainer - PATH Intl Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Marlene Karman is the founder and Executive Director of HRET. As a PATH instructor, she teaches many of our classes and creates individualized curriculum for schools and private classes.
Qualifications/Experience:
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) Intl certified therapeutic riding instructor, educator and wellness coach with M'lis (30+years), VP in saving and loan industry, previous Lemont Fire Commissioner, founding member of Willow Creek Church and co-leader of Prison and Jail Ministry, active member of the Equestrian Woods Community Association Board of Directors. Completed PATH Intl. Instructor Training for Equine Services for Heroes.
Art Karman
Equestrian Manager
Art keeps our horse herd healthy and happy. He makes sure all horses get any special feed, medication, blanketing or care. Art is at the barn daily to make sure our horses are happy and content year-round!
Qualifications/Experience:
Financial Advisor (60+ years), co-leader of Willow Creek Barrington Prison and Jail Ministry.
Lindsey Kickert
PATH Intl Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Education Coordinator
Equine Dreams Instructor
Lindsey teaches during our evening classes and uses her special education background to create a variety of fun, individualized, and skill-appropriate
activities for the riders. Lindsey specializes in creating lessons that also include academic skills!
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Qualifications/Experience:
PATH Intl Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, certified 6-12 educator, BS in secondary math education, endorsements in special education and middle school, MS in educational technology leadership.
Laura Karman
Farm Experience Coordinator
PATH Instructor In Training
More Information Coming Soon
Sarah Vitek
Volunteer and Rider Coordinator
More Information Coming Soon
OUR EXTENDED FAMILY
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