Katherine – Tadlock Scholarship Winner
Meet Katherine, our newest addition to the Tadlock Scholarship family.
A Silver Carrot for Evan
Meet Evan Grijnstein. Evan recently completed a community service project as part of his Bar Mitzvah training. He has been a rider at Project Ride for about 2 years and really loves it! He appreciates all of the volunteers and wanted to find a way to give back to the...
Genell Csik
Genell Csik, PATH International Certified Riding Instructor Genell fell in love with horses and riding at an early age and never outgrew it. She started taking lessons at 7 and convinced her parents she was serious enough to get her first horse at 8. She spent most of...
Gayle Stowell
Gayle Stowell, PATH International Certified Riding Instructor In 2016, Gayle came to Project R.I.D.E. specifically to receive the training needed to become a Therapeutic Riding Instructor. Once she began training, she fell in love with the program and was determined...
Lori Candelaria
Office Manager since 2012 Lori rejoined staff in 2014 as an Executive Assistant after previously serving as interim Volunteer Coordinator and volunteering. She now manages the office and makes sure our operations run smoothly. Lori moved from the Bay Area in 2010 and...
Tamara Lipanovich
PATH International Certified Riding Instructor since 2014 Tamara Lipanovich is a wife, mother to five, and grandmother to a small herd. She has ridden horses most of her life and enjoys riding a variety of disciplines ranging from Western trail riding to English...
Lauren Bender
PATH International Advanced Therapeutic Riding Instructor Lauren fell in love with horses early on in her life, but it wasn’t until she volunteered at a center in Fresno that she knew she was going to make a long term career out of therapeutic riding instruction. She...
Suzi Lawton
Volunteer Coordinator of the Year Suzi joined Project R.I.D.E. as a volunteer in August 2008 and now works in our offices as an Outreach Coordinator, ensuring we have the volunteers we need for our program. With a past career in finance, Suzi has a passion for...
Marisa DeSalles
Community Outreach Manager Since 2008 Marisa DeSalles started volunteering with Project R.I.D.E. in 2003 and returned as a staff member in 2008. Marisa’s favorite part of her role at Project R.I.D.E. is watching new riders overcome their fears. She lives with...Contact Us!
Gayle McKnight
19:07 17 Jan 20
My daughter and I have been volunteering for the past couple of months and are thoroughly enjoying it. The staff and instructors are organized,... helpful, and approachable in every way. Working with the children and horses is so fulfilling. The program runs like a well-oiled machine...a tribute to their management team and established years of service to our community. Thank you for this wonderful experience ! We are addicted!read more
Lee Emert
00:11 09 Oct 19
Great program using horses for therapy . They give experiences to disabled children that otherwise wouldn't have them. The bonding is something to... see. The kids love this. Riding or being pulled in a cart. Amazing thing for the kidsread more
NativeDragon
03:16 12 Jul 19
I have worked here for almost a year and my experience has been wonderful! The people are amazing, and the horses are even better! I love everyone to... bits, even the cats. Working here is the highlight of my life and I reccomend it to anyone looking to volunteer.read more
papy sans
22:35 16 May 19
Best place ever 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️ project ride has the best team of experts to help your... family member need core training and great friends to help you.they got it . Need a affordablility as well. They got it. No age requirement , and all needs matter. So come on down ether for a volunteer or as a guest or a client. See what you can do today. See you soon.read more
Marina Marr
21:28 03 Apr 19
This non-profit quietly trots along helping disabled and their families to be joyful and enabled from disabled. So touching to see the employees and... volunteers help from a wheelchair to on top of a horse for therapeutic riding. We volunteered at their Crab Feed this year and that was fun and impressive; dozens of volunteers, Project RIDE's Board of Directors, Employees and everyone pitching in to make sure the 100's that attended had a great time and were appreciated for their donations to keep the organization going. Ride on!read more
Lacey Martin
01:29 08 Jan 19
We searched for the facility for 10 minutes, no signs indicating location. The generous lady we spoke with on the phone along with the flyer says... orientation starts at 4:30. We entered the barn/ arena at 4:20, with our experience as equestrians we stood quietly at the sign in table in order to not disturb the actions. Nobody in sight other than the lessons that were taking place... there were multiple people waiting with us. We stood there for 8 minutes until someone finally appeared, she proceeded to tell us we needed to leave as we were late and doors closed at 4:15. Don’t waste your time on this place! If you do consider this place, they prefer no horse experience so they can teach you the “right” way.read more
Junelle HallMorrison
15:17 02 Dec 18
Great fundraising event for special needs School I love Jesse Baker. I go every year did the project ride also the baker games and the award... ceremonies I have twin niece that attend there.read more
EJ Monjaras
07:28 30 Jul 18
Amazing staff who make the horse riding experience for my sister amazing. Highly recommend if you or a loved one has special needs and wants to ride.
Carol Sloan
16:26 18 Jul 18
I had no idea that such a place existed for kids of all ages and skill levels. Enjoyed watching my one time student ride a horse!
E C
23:43 28 Feb 18
This place is so much fun! The staff and warm and caring and they help so many children in need. They are always looking for new volunteers and... riders! Come check out the horses and get your fix! :Dread more
