Meet the Team

NTRC Staff

Executive Director
Catherine Huddleston M, Ed
Eponaquest Advanced Approved Facilitator Polyvagal-informed Equine Training Specialist
executivedirector@northlandtherapeuticriding.org
816-907-1549

Business Manager
Stephanie Davis
office@northlandtherapeuticriding.org

Volunteer Coordinator and Equine Manager
Amanda Mayfield
volunteer@northlandtherapeuticriding.org
equinemanager@northlandtherapeuticriding.org
816-808-1106

Rachel Graves, PATH Certified ESMHL, LPC

Svetlana Hruda, PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and ESMHL

Amy O'Neal, PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Karalyn Pines, PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor 

Kaitie Sanders, PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Ashley Pooker-Mix PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor


Shawn Heckert, Grounds and Facility Maintenance

Meredith Cornstubble, Barn Assistant

Aila Kraynak, Barn Assistant

Makayla Tryon, Barn Assistant

Lydia Jury, Barn Assistant

NTRC Board of Directors

Juliette Ritzman- Retired Military and Federal Government
President

Lynn Mayabb- Managing Director at Forvis
Secretary

Brent Harris- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
Treasurer

Bonnie Dickson, Retired Educator
Sam Chapman, Lockton
Meghan Porter, Dynamic Connections Therapy
Hollie Vogel, Académie Lafayette
Joe Ochoa, Ameristar Casino