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Meet the Team

In September 2002 a Board of Directors was formed and work began on creating a therapeutic riding center program.  In the Spring of 2003, Freedom Reins Therapeutic Riding Center became a reality and was officially incorporated with the State of Indiana.

Barb Wendel

Barb Wendel

Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator.

Clarissa Weyer

Clarissa Weyer

Instructor

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Gary Salb

Gary Salb

Board Member

Volunteer many years.

John Kahle

John Kahle

Board Member

Josie Lehmkuhler

Josie Lehmkuhler

Instructor

Julie M Wininger

Julie M Wininger

Treasurer, Board Member

Personal Banker/Licensed Agent Springs Valley Bank & Trust.

Katie Hilgeman

Katie Hilgeman

Program Manager

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Michelle Bauer

Michelle Bauer

Board Member

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Nancy Eckerle

Nancy Eckerle

Secretary, Board Member

Director Jasper Chamber of Commerce. Co-Chair Substance Abuse Council. Mission Committee Member Memorial Hospital. Chairperson Patoka 2000. Member Jasper Strassenfest Committee.

Paula Anderson

Paula Anderson

Board Member

Ron Thyen

Ron Thyen

President

Founded Freedom Reins in 2002. Retired Kimball International Senior Vice-President & Member Board of Directors. Springs Valley Bank & Trust Member Board of Directors.

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