Marita Wassman

CEO, Co-Founder, Advanced Credentialed Therapeutic Riding Instructor and Mentor with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH) has 37 years’ experience in equine-assisted services and 43 years’ experience in a variety of equestrian enterprises. Marita trained and worked with top equestrian professionals such as Liz Young Millard (’68 United States Olympic Equestrian team), Otis Brown Stables, Pecan Tree stables and LePere Thoroughbred Training Center. These equestrian facilities included disciplines in hunter, jumper, dressage and conditioning thoroughbreds; she gained knowledge in breeding, foaling, training and designing youth and adult riding programs for typically developing individuals and those with special needs. Marita is a member of the American Hippotherapy Association and PATH International, and has contributed/been involved in several research studies to quantify the value and effects of equine-assisted services for both children and adults. (Source)