Greg Esquibel
Equine Director

ridetopride@zialink.com

Favorite Quote:
“You’re not in Trouble” and  You can always start again.”

Co-Founder of Ride To Pride: "I have been doing this since 1995, starting as a Horsemanship Director at a residential center for adolescents.  I have worked with kids for over 14 years.  My hobbies include starting colts, team roping, hunting and fishing.  I didn’t choose this field, it actually chose me".

Lorraine Esquibel Executive Director

ridetopride@zialink.com

Favorite Quote:
"We're not just horsing around here."

Co-Founder of Ride To Pride: "I have been in the field for over 12 years now.  We started Ride To Pride in 1997.  I have always had and loved horses.  I wish there had been a Ride To Pride when I was kid. When asked why I chose this field, it was chosen for me. I just never imagined it would be like this!”. 

Mary Ringer,  LPCC Clinical Director

MaryR@ridetopride.org

Favorite Quote:
"Life shrinks or expands according to one's courage"

"I have a Masters in Psychology and I have been working in the field for over 12 years.  I choose this field of work because I enjoy working collaboratively with people to overcome challenges and to maximize potential. I enjoy reading, camping, walking, hiking and doing mosaics".

Amanda Bernal
Office Manager

AmandaB@ridetopride.org

Favorite Quote:
"Chihuahuas and cheese"

"I have been with Ride To Pride for 2 years. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy reading, and spending time out-doors. I like working at Ride To Pride because it's a fun environment".

Vickie Sands
Business Manager

VickieS@ridetopride.org

Favorite Quote:
“Did I read it, or Did I live it- It matters not, for it is the total sum of all that I am, no matter how I know it”.

"I have 15 years experience in bookkeeping and accounting. I have been active in children’s services for almost 21 years. I enjoy photography, writing, reading, Native American history and I enjoy working with teen-agers. I found myself gravitated to this field in order to help others see that there is light at the end of the tunnel".

Christina Deel
Office Assistant

ChristinaD@ridetopride.org

Favorite Quote:
“Don’t drive any faster than your Guardian Angel can fly.”

"I am currently attending college to pursue a field in Social Work. I have 6 years experience working with children. I chose this field because I love making a difference for the better in people’s lives and working with kids. I enjoy singing, dancing, photography, video games and my God children".

Carole Jackson, LMHC Therapist

CaroleJ@ridetopride.org

Favorite Quote:
“Act despite evidence to the contrary and watch the evidence change.”

"I am a masters licensed therapist, a graduate of the Counseling Program at Southwestern College . I have been in the field for 4 years. I enjoy reading authors who create other realities such as the Harry Potter series and the Wrinkle in Time series. I chose this field of work because I believe change is possible and it is exciting to witness it unfold".

Sharon Grady,  LMHC Therapist

SharonG@ridetopride.org

Favorite Quote:
"Don't give up!"

"I a masters licensed therapist with a specialization in EAP. I have been in this field for 3 years and have a background in Theatre and Drama. I chose this field because I believe that horses can teach humans how to be better humans".

Kara Keserauskis, LMHC Therapist

KaraK@ridetopride.org

Favorite Quote:
“The journey’s the same when you go looking for your sorrow as when you go looking for your joy”

"I am a licensed Art Therapist. I have my Masters in Art Therapy and Counseling. I have been in the field for 8 years.  My hobbies include most outside activities; hiking, rafting, canoeing, reading, and baking. I love hanging out with kids and encouraging them to meet their potential".

Christi Pickren, LMHC Therapist

ChristiP@ridetopride.org

Favorite Quote:
“Commit random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty.”

"I have a B.F.A. in sculpture and ceramics and MFA in Art Therapy and Counseling. I have been working in the field for 4 years. I enjoy painting, reading, collecting rocks, hiking, camping
with friends, and attending music events as often as possible. I chose this field because I thrive on sharing the healing process of creativity with others and now sharing the healing presence of
horses as well".

Caitlin Rhoades, LMHC Therapist

CaitlinR@ridetopride.org

Favorite Quote:
”An individual’s harmony with their own deep self requires not merely a journey to the interior, but a harmonizing with the environmental world.”

"I have a Masters in Counseling from Southwestern college. I have been in the field for a bit over a year.  Before that I received a bachelors in fine arts. My hobbies include, camping, yoga, art, reading and travel".

Manuel Bernal
Equine Professional

Favorite Quote: “Niiiiiiiiiiiiice”

"I have been working for Ride To Pride for 3 years as an Equine  Professional. I chose this field because  I enjoy working with  the kids and teaching them how to work with the horses. I enjoy riding horses and spending time with my family and friends". 

Diego Rivera
Equine Professional

Favorite Quote:
"It's not what our country can do for us, it's what we can do for our country".

"I have been working with Ride To Pride  for about a year now. I love  working with horses and kids.  I  enjoy helping kids to find a safe  and comfortable place in their  life".

Callie Jo Moore
Equine Professional

Favorite Quote:
"There is no such thing as "I don't know, the answers are out there, you just have to look for them".

"I have been working with Ride To Pride  for over 6 years.  I have been on the rodeo circuit for over 17 years,  I love  working with horses, animals and kids.  I  believe it is important for kids to know that they can do anything they put their minds to".