Meet Our Volunteer Team
Our volunteers are the backbone of T.H.E. Center. From caring for our senior therapy horses to creating welcoming, inclusive community events, each volunteer brings unique talents, compassion, and dedication that make the ranch feel like home. Together, they help us nurture the human-animal bond, empower individuals of all abilities, and keep our mission trotting strong!
Bernardino Lopez
Ranch Manager
Horse Feeder
Samantha Betanzos
Admistrative Coordinator
Anakaren Bradshaw
Volunteer & Community Outreach Coordinator
Michelle Kerlin
Lesson Program Director
Horse Feeder
Doug Roth
Horse Care Director
Lynn Matzenger
Event Decor Coordinator
Horse Feeder
Lesson Assistant
Event Volunteer
Kathy Peper
Event Decor Coordinator
Horse Feeder
Event Volunteer
Ashley Coen
Craft Coordinator
Lesson Assistant
Event Volunteer
Georgie Mec
Event Volunteer
Isabella S.
Craft Coordinator
Event Volunteer
Mateo P.
Event Volunteer
Cassie L.
Event Volunteer
Assistant Horse Feeder
Alex L.
Event Volunteer
Assistant Horse Feeder
Ronnie Carmack
Event Volunteer
Deborah Anderson
Horse Feeder
Dana
Horse Feeder
Nelida Castillo
Horse Feeder
Event Volunteer
Heidi Nickles
Horse Feeder
Event Volunteer
Sue Deleon
Event Volunteer
Donation Ambassador
Chauntay & Mimi
Horse Feeders
Event Volunteers
Lesson Assistants
Yanely R.
Horse Feeder
Event Volunteer
Bella T.
Horse Feeder
Event Volunteer
Lesson Assistant
Aracely Tinajero
Horse Feeder
Event Volunteer
Lesson Assistant
Social Media Assistant
Madelyne T.
Horse Feeder
Event Volunteer
Lesson Assistant
Gabriel D.
Horse Feeder
Event Volunteer
Bryan E.
Event Volunteer
Lesson Assistant
Daniel & Nelida Chable
Capital Projects Volunteers
Avery M.
Event Volunteer
Lesson Assistant