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 Emilie Storch, PhD (with CiCi)
President
Dr. Emilie Storch is a practicing clinical psychologist. Having owned
horses in her youth, Emilie has always desired to combine her love for
horses and her gift of counseling. Emilie's desire is fulfilled through
HorseFriends, where horses are used to help bring healing to
individuals. Emilie designs and oversees specific curriculum to fit the
needs of each group. Emilie is a wife and mother of three, and in
addition to her family life, she enjoys spending time with the therapy
horses who live just down the hill from her home.
"HorseFriends is one of God's ways of touching the hurting and
rejected with His love. I am continually amazed that I am allowed to
watch God's love bring healing and freedom to broken lives through
something that I love to do." |
 Julie Hart, CPA (with Romie
& Flash)
Treasurer
Julie Hart has over 25 years experience as a CPA. She grew up riding
horses and has shown her Arabians both locally and nationally. When she
is not busy as a CPA, Julie works with developmentally disabled
individuals through HorseFriends. She and fellow board member, Mandy
Crews, develop fun and fulfilling activities designed for the mentally
and physically handicapped to enjoy on horseback. Julie also likes
riding dressage on her Half-Arabian gelding.
"HorseFriends has given me the opportunity to share my
love of horses and my love for God with people from all walks of life.
God has blessed me so that I may be a blessing to others. God can use
anything, even horses, to bring glory to him." |
 Mandy Crews (with Lizzie & son, Will)
Volunteer Coordinator
Mandy began riding horses as a young child. She
works with board member, Julie hart, to develop programs for the
developmentally disabled through HorseFriends. She devotes her time to
her husband and their young son and working part-time. She also enjoys
riding and caring for her thoroughbred mare.
"Being a part of HorseFriends has been a real
blessing in my life. It's so great to be a part of something that is
such a blessing to others and to do it with such wonderful people and
animals...all to the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ!" |
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 Kim
Starkey
Kim grew up around horses and has
always loved the sense of freedom they bring. She became involved in
HorseFriends in 2005 after leaving a career of 20 years in the insurance
industry due to an illness. HorseFriends allows her the opportunity to
reach out to others in love and share her love for horses and her love
for God.
"I have seen firsthand that God is
moving through HorseFriends and touching and healing lives. I look
forward to serving in whatever way I can through HorseFriends to further
His kingdom and share His love." |
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 Linda
LeJeune
Linda is a "lifelong, incurable,
unapologetic animal lover" and is the Vice President of the SPCA of the
Triad. She publishes an e-newsletter, Animal Lovers' Quote of the Week,
and is the primary caregiver and meal ticket for four dogs and a cat.
Among her best friends are an Arabian horse, Apollo, who is also one of
the therapy horses used in the HorseFriends program.
"Although I'm new to HorseFriends, I
feel blessed to have the opportunity to work with such compassionate and
dedicated people. I'm also amazed how God uses people AND animals to
touch our hearts and heal our spirits." |
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 Will
Jones, Au.D.
Will works as an audiologist as well as a
representative of a manufacturer of digital hearing aids. He grew up in
eastern Virginia riding Welch Ponies for most of his childhood and
teenage years.
For about 30 years, Will lost touch with horses on a
regular basis until December of 2007 when he bought Roddy (seen here)
who had never been ridden. He loves spending time training Roddy and
Lacy, a horse he recently got for his wife. We are very excited to have
Will as a new member of our board of directors.
Just ask him now about horses. He says, "I'm addicted.
I am passionate about horses and how they can be used to bless others." |
 Steve
PenceSteve Pence is married and has two
daughters. His first job was the Sales Manager of a family business.
For the last 17 years, he has served in ministry
positions as associate pastor, assistant pastor and the pastor of youth
and young adults.
As our Director of Development and Programs, Steve
oversees the coordination and administration of all ongoing programs and
fund raising. He became legally blind at the age of 39 and has inspired
our organization by his positive attitude and incredible productivity
despite his disability. Steve is the primary contact person if you have
any questions about HF. |
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