We treasure each of our instructors for their time and knowledge and how they go out of their way with each of our students. Their knack in sharing their knowledge and experience and expressing it with kind words is uncanny.
MANDY BOWMAN
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Mandy has always been passionate about using her love for horses to help others. She first joined Silver Lining Riding as a lesson volunteer in 2017, and her dedication quickly grew. Determined to make a greater impact, she earned an Associate’s Degree in Equine Science at Scottsdale Community College, where she did her internship in therapeutic horsemanship, and became an instructor in the fall of 2019.
Now a PATH International certified instructor, Mandy leads our programs as the Program & Equine Manager. She works closely with her dedicated horse care team to ensure our herd receives the best care and training while creating a safe, enriching experience for our riders.
Outside of Silver Lining Riding, Mandy enjoys spending time with her husband, Bryan, and their four children. In her free time, she loves reading, roller skating, and working out.
Chelsea Jones, CFLE-P
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Chelsea grew up in the Arabian horse show industry and spent about 10 years there falling in love with the Arabian horse, which remains her favorite breed to this day. During brief retirement from the horse world, Chelsea began a family with her husband, Sam, and they are now raising a herd of five kids. While being a mom by day and a student in the evenings, Chelsea earned her degree in marriage and family studies and became a Certified Family Life Educator through NCFR.
In early 2023 Chelsea began her time at Silver Lining Riding as a volunteer and quickly fell in love with the mission. Chelsea is currently working toward becoming an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. She plans to use her the ESMHL certification to combine her love for horses with aiding others through mental health obstacles.
Heather RollinS
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I was born and raised in Arizona, surrounded by a family deeply rooted in horsemanship. Despite moving to California for a different career path, my return to Arizona in 2021 reignited a profound longing for the equine world. I felt a calling to reconnect with horses and sought out volunteer opportunities.
That quest led me to the Silver Lining Riding program, an experience that resonated deeply due to my parallel enjoyment of working with the Special Olympics community. Initially volunteering, I found immense fulfillment and purpose in contributing to this program. It was during these early engagements that I discovered my genuine aspiration to pursue a career in this field.
Driven by this newfound passion, I dedicated myself to accumulating volunteer and instructor hours, steadily progressing toward the goal of becoming a Path certified instructor. With each passing day, my commitment to this path only strengthened, affirming my resolve to shape a future centered around equine therapy and guidance.
My journey has been one of rediscovery, fueled by the profound joy of being around horses and the rewarding impact of helping others through these magnificent creatures. I now eagerly anticipate the opportunity to continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of both the horses and the individuals I have the privilege to work with.
ASHLEY JOHNSON
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Ashley Johnson is a PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor. She grew up on a 10 acre farm in PA and has been around horses since she was 4 years old. As a teen she did hunter/jumper and enjoyed the sport of fox hunting. She now takes her own lessons to keep up her riding skills both English and Western
Ashley was a TV news producer for 10 years, including here in Phoenix, but got out of the business to pursue her passion of working with kids and horses. She is now a full-time nanny to a family that has 3 kids, a 2-year-old, along with twins. In her free time, Ashley loves to workout, hike, hang with her dog and of course ride horses!
KELSEY CAMPBELL
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Kelsey’s lesson journey began in 2018, when she started teaching beginner lessons to kids in her neighborhood. Her passion for adaptive and therapeutic lessons blossomed when she moved to Kentucky with her husband, Zach. There she began working towards becoming a PATH International certified instructor with Healing Reins of Kentucky.
In 2023, Kelsey and her husband moved home to Arizona to start her own lesson program, Sunrise Mountain Equine at Be Kind Ranch owned by her grandmother Colleen Campbell. Kelsey and Colleen knew they wanted to host a non-profit therapeutic riding program. After meeting the SLR Team, Kelsey shared with us, “I Immediately knew this organization was exactly who we wanted to support and work with. I feel honored to be included as an instructor in this program that uses equine assisted therapy to heal the lives of so many in our community.”