Our Staff

Jessica Porter, PT, DPT, RN, BSN, CTRI

  • Physical Therapist

  • Certified through the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA)

  • Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Additional Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

  • Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (RN) from University of Texas of San Antonio

  • PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

  • Parelli Horsemanship- Level I Certified


Julie Vargas, PTA, CTRI

  • Horse Trainer

  • Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

  • Physical Therapist Assistant

Additional Qualifications:

  • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) from Concorde of San Antonio

  • PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

  • Parelli Horsemanship- Level I Certified

  • Texas A&M Collegiate Rider (Reining)


Shana Ross, CTRI

  • Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Additional Qualifications:

  • Received a Bachelors in Exercise Science from Baylor University

  • PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

  • Experienced English Hunter-Jumper and Dressage Rider


Shana North, PTA

  • Physical Therapist Assistant

  • Certified through the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA)

Additional Qualifications:

  • Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) from San Juan College New Mexico

  • Received a Bachelors in Marketing and Advertising from University of Texas of Austin


Lee Ann Ellison

  • Special Education Coordinator

Additional Qualifications:

  • Special Education Teacher/Director- 20 years experience (Baylor University)


Steve Crosby

  • Facility Director


Additional Qualifications:

  • Masters from Dallas Theological Seminary

  • Masters in Educational Administration

  • Bachelors in HPER from Baylor University


Levin Porter

  • Ranch Manager

  • Riding Instructor

Additional Qualifications:

  • Received a Masters in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University

  • Received an Animal Science Degree from Texas Tech University

  • Received a Ranch Management Certification from Texas Christian University

  • Texas Tech University Collegiate Rider (Roping)


Arturo Vargas

  • Assistant Event Coordinator

  • Bilingual Director

Additional Qualifications:

  • Respiratory Therapist (RT) from Concorde of San Antonio

  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

  • Worship Leader for Potter’s Will Worship

  • Semi-Pro Soccer Player


Jenifer Crosby

  • Office Director

  • Activities Director

Additional Qualifications:

  • 20 years experience in event planning

  • Received a bachelors in Recreational Administration from Baylor University


Rebecca Ross

  • Office Manager

  • Head Horse Handler

  • Riding Instructor

Additional Qualifications:

  • Received Bachelors of Applied Science in Business Administration with a Health Care specialization from Wayland Baptist University

  • Over 10 years of therapeutic riding volunteer experience

  • Over 10 years of horse riding experience