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Meet our Humans

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Shanna Dozier

Founder & Executive Director

PATH Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Certified Equine Specialist in EAGALA

Shanna has a passion to see Equestrian Bridges grow and help as many families as possible. Her dedication to the program since 2007 has ensured that it is a constant resource for those in need in Northwest Arkansas.

 

Shanna has 30+ years of experience working with horses and is a certified PATH, Intl. Therapeutic Riding Instructor. She is currently working on her Master's degree at John Brown University in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her utmost priority is maintaining the highest standards of professionalism for Equestrian Bridges and its programs.

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Shanna is married with two young boys, who love coming to the stables with her!

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Jessica Boaz

Riding Instructor & Marketing Coordinator

Jessica is one of our Riding Instructors at Equestrian Bridges. She works to help riders from all levels become stronger and more confident in their skill set.  

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Jess graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2022 with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing. After graduating college, she moved to Montana to work on a ranch where she has experience as a certified Wrangler with the DRA. She loves leading groups on trail rides through beautiful scenery & is excited about the future of EB. 

 

Jess grew up on a cattle and horse farm in Elkins, Arkansas. She loves to spend time with her family, friends, and taking care of her animals. 

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Sawyer Paxton

PATH Therapeutic Riding Instructor 

Sawyer is a PATH, Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and has been teaching lessons since 2020. He has a passion for helping people with disabilities and teaching them about our equine partners in a safe and trusting environment.

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Sawyer grew up on a ranch in South West Texas and has worked with horses all of his life. He came to us from Stephenville, TX after he graduated from Tarleton State University with a bachelor's in AgriBusiness. 

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Elayna Trout

Speech-Language Pathologist​

American Hippotherapy Association Level One

PATH Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Elayna began riding lessons when she was eight years old and has loved horses ever since. She has a drive to help riders of all ages and abilities experience the growth, confidence, and joy that come from spending time around horses. 

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She has completed American Hippotherapy Association's Level One training and has a MS in Communication Disorders from the University of Central Arkansas. She has been a speech-language pathologist for 11 years and is a former PATH International Therapeutic Riding Instructor. 

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Elayna enjoys spending time with her "herd" at home (three dogs and her daughter).

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Cory Bourque

AQHA Pro-Horseman & Team Wrangler

Cory started training horses on ranches as a teen and excelled in bulldogging. Cory and wife Nicole own and operate the 2 H Bar Ranch in Abbeville, LA, with their two children, Hunter and Haylee.

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Cory has extensive knowledge in horsemanship methods and in 2004 he attended a NO DUST TOUR with Dennis Reis, who became his mentor. Cory trained with renowned clinicians like Chris Cox, Jack Brainard, and Eitan Beth-Halachmy, refining his skills. Cory's expertise includes starting colts, working with problem horses, competing in colt starting events, and conducting horsemanship clinics nationwide. Notable achievements include winning the Dennis Reis Colt Starting Challenge in 2010 and the Louisiana Equine Council Colt Starting Championship in 2011. 

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He has also excelled in events like the Mustang Million and Mustang Makeover, achieving top placements and he also had the opportunity to participate in the film "Secretariat." 

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Jack Sherrell

Equine & Stable Manager

Jack serves as the Equine and Stable Manager at Equestrian Bridges, overseeing horse welfare, facility maintenance, and property upkeep. 

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Jack obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of Arkansas in 2021 and initially worked on their family's ranch in Texas before returning to Northwest Arkansas.

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Jack is from Tyler, Texas, with three siblings, one in Hawaii and two studying at U of A. Their parents manage a ranch in Tyler, TX, with nine horses, four dogs, and two cats. Jack's passion for ranching comes from growing up helping out on his grandfathers ranches in Texas. 

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Rachel Wilbourn

Equine & Stable Intern

Rachel serves as the Equine & Stables Intern, primarily assisting with our herd's welfare. 

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Rachel is currently a senior at the University of Arkansas, studying psychology and social work. She is also working towards obtaining her PATH certification to be a therapeutic riding instructor, as well as working toward a MSW degree to work as a licensed therapist.

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Rachel grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas and frequently spent summers in Inola, Oklahoma where she  spent time with her grandad's horses. She has always loved animals, especially her mischievous dog, Albie. 

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Kimberley Wary

Office & Stable Coordinator

Kimberley is a native Texan & grew up in Northwest Arkansas on a working cattle/broiler ranch. After working/living in Missouri, Oklahoma and nearly a decade in Kansas City, Rogers has been home for 25+ years. She's a lover of faith, family, friends, Beaver Lake, animals, travel, and supporting our local community. â€‹â€‹

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Kimberley is retired from two careers in retail management and secondary education. She brings decades of experience in business, marketing, organization, student success, and client service to the Equestrian Bridges team. She has been involved with equine therapy services since 2021 in marketing support and as a volunteer.  She now works part-time as EB's Office & Stable Coordinator. 

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Rebecca (Becky) Duggar

Office & Stable Intern

​Rebecca serves as an intern at Equestrian Bridges assisting with various tasks around the office and stables.

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Rebecca earned her Associate of Arts in General Studies from Crowder College in 2018. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Wellness along with a certificate in Exercise Science from Missouri Southern State University in 2024.

 

Rebecca has plans to attend graduate school in the future to earn her Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy.

She grew up in Missouri and was surrounded by animals during her childhood which influenced her love for horses and chickens.

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