Board of Directors
- Mckenzie Jean Arnold
- McKenzie attended Baylor University and Boise State University. She graduated in 2004 with a B.A. in Business. She worked in various human resource positions before becoming Director of Business Development for Mountain West Entrust. In 2007, McKenzie moved to Lexington, Kentucky to pursue her dream of working with horses. She started out doing a foaling/broodmare rotation at Juddmonte Farms then was trained as a surgery technician then ambulatory technician at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital. She moved into the Director of Business Development role for the Rood and Riddle pharmacy in 2012. McKenzie also worked for Lane’s End showing horses for the Keeneland fall sales. She started her own photography business and was represented by Kennydid Fine Art. Throughout her six years in Kentucky, she volunteered two days a week at Central Kentucky Riding for Hope. McKenzie moved to the Vail Valley in 2013 and worked on Vail Race Crew then as an ambulatory technician for Silvia Stocker. She is currently the Gallery Director for Paderewski Fine Art and enjoys riding her off the track thoroughbred “Red”.
- McKenzie attended Baylor University and Boise State University. She graduated in 2004 with a B.A. in Business. She worked in various human resource positions before becoming Director of Business Development for Mountain West Entrust. In 2007, McKenzie moved to Lexington, Kentucky to pursue her dream of working with horses. She started out doing a foaling/broodmare rotation at Juddmonte Farms then was trained as a surgery technician then ambulatory technician at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital. She moved into the Director of Business Development role for the Rood and Riddle pharmacy in 2012. McKenzie also worked for Lane’s End showing horses for the Keeneland fall sales. She started her own photography business and was represented by Kennydid Fine Art. Throughout her six years in Kentucky, she volunteered two days a week at Central Kentucky Riding for Hope. McKenzie moved to the Vail Valley in 2013 and worked on Vail Race Crew then as an ambulatory technician for Silvia Stocker. She is currently the Gallery Director for Paderewski Fine Art and enjoys riding her off the track thoroughbred “Red”.
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- Kristin Davis
- I am very honored to join the board of TRIO, Therapy Partners. I am passionate about the dynamic work and service provided by therapists Lauren Cremonese and Amanda Moody. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado, Boulder. All of my work experience has been in supporting others to become the best version of themselves; from working with homeless families, inmates incarcerated with the Colorado Department of Corrections, individuals on probation and to students with special needs.
My knowledge and experience of equine therapies is a bit unique. My twins were born in 2003, at just 26 weeks gestation. Needless to say the road to health for them was long and challenging. Specifically, our son was in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for seven months and his mobility was limited to a recumbent position due to medical equipment. Upon our son’s return home, we worked with occupational therapists and physical therapists, but our son was not able to walk by the age of two years. We decided to try something that did not exist in our community, and it was something we had no knowledge or experience with. This something was hippotherapy, to help build his core strength and balance.
This experience was amazing for our family. In time our son was able to walk, he worked on sensory issues, posture, hand and finger strength. We found that use of a horse in therapy was fun and the hard work did not seem so difficult for our son.
Once our children were in school, I decided to change my career path from being a probation officer to working with students with learning and physical challenges. I have spent the past seven years working in high school supporting students as they strive to become as independent as they can be with their different abilities. One of the most exciting experiences I have had is to merge my work with special education and my passion for equine assisted therapy. Trio therapy Partners were service providers for the Eagle County School District during summer session 2018 and I was able to watch our students in action with Trio!
- I am very honored to join the board of TRIO, Therapy Partners. I am passionate about the dynamic work and service provided by therapists Lauren Cremonese and Amanda Moody. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado, Boulder. All of my work experience has been in supporting others to become the best version of themselves; from working with homeless families, inmates incarcerated with the Colorado Department of Corrections, individuals on probation and to students with special needs.
- Rachel Liebman
- Rachel holds a Master’s degree from CSU and has worked in non-profit fundraising, youth advising, and education. She is an animal lover and has rescued and trained several animals, including one therapy dog. She enjoys skiing, hiking, and camping with her family.
- Amanda Moody
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