
Certified Level 2 PACTH Instructor
Jaimee has been providing instruction for riders at SHAR since 2000. In the past she directed instructor training at SHAR through the Apprenticeship Program, more recently she conducted our Assisted Riding Instructor Training Clinic. Jaimee is a graduate of Muhlenberg High School. In 2003 she earned a BA in Psychology from West Chester University of PA. Since 2003, Jaimee has been working in the Human Services field as a Direct Care Worker, Case Manager, Vocational Specialist, Training Coordinator, and Certified Investigator. She has been horseback riding and training since the age of 7. Jaimee, her daughter/side-kick, Quinn, and two stinky Bulldogs, Lilly and Layla McSparklePants live in Muhlenberg Township. Her favorite color is pink, favorite song is “The Ladybug Picnic” from Sesame Street and most importantly, Jaimee’s favorite volume is LOUD!

Apryl Vogt
Certified Assisted Riding Instructor
New to Shady Hollow Assisted Riding, Apryl began teaching July 2011. Apryl teaches both Able Body Lessons and Assisted Riding Lessons. She has earned the American Riding Instructors Association Level II certification in Hunt Seat, an Associate Degree in Equine Science and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Large Animal Science, Delaware Valley College.

Allison Strubilla
Certified Assisted Riding Instructor
Allison teaches both Assisted Riding Lessons and Able Body Lessons. She had been riding for over 15 years. She is a graduate of Kutztown University with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Social Work. Allison has been with SHAR since 2006. Besides instructing, she also provides SHAR with her wonderful photography skills. All pictures on our website are courtesy of Miss Strubilla.

Terri Zimpleman
Terri has been a volunteer at Shady Hollow for several years. She completed the Assisted Riding Instructor Training Course this winter and will begin the 2012 Assisted Riding Season as an apprentice instructor.

Kathi Minninger
Kathi has been a volunteer at Shady Hollow for over 4 years. She conducts all Volunteer Training Classes and coordinates volunteers during Assisted Riding lessons. Kathi has completed the Assisted Riding Instructor Training Course at Shady Hollow and has begun instructing lessons. This summer Kathi will be head instructor at Aaron’s Acres.

Michelle Eck
Summer Camp Counselor and Instructor
Michelle has been riding for 13 years and has worked at various places where she has gained a variety of horse knowledge. Currently, Michelle is attending Delaware Valley College for Equestrian Studies and plans to graduate in 2014. Afterwards she hopes to follow in Shady Hollows’ footsteps and start a program like it.
Certified Level 2 PACTH Instructor.
Missy teaches both Assisted Riding Lessons and Able Body Lessons.
Morgan McCoy
Summer Camp Counselor and Instructor
Morgan has been horseback riding for 10 years and involved with Shady Hollow for 4 years. She loves instructing at Shady Hollow! Currently, Morgan is a freshman at University of Virginia and is looking forward to summer break when she will be back teaching.