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
Additional Qualifications:
Received a bachelors in Education from Southwest Texas University
Jennifer Walvoord
Public Relations Coordinator
Human Resources Director
Personnel Director
Volunteer Coordinator
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
