Our volunteers are the lifeblood of Silver Lining Riding. Without our volunteers, we wouldn’t be where we are today. Not only do they do the physical work to get the horses ready to ride, but they also provide emotional and physical support needed by our various students. Our volunteers work selflessly to bolster our program so that it provides the growth and escape that many of our students need. The following volunteers have achieved special status; they are our shining stars.
5,000 + Hours of Lifetime Service
Nicki Sims
I found Silver Lining Riding in 2015 through Volunteer Match. There were two facilities near me and something just drew me to Silver Lining Riding and I will be forever grateful as I have been blessed to meet so many wonderful people.
I love watching the students grow. Some of them come in so shy & unsure, and to watch how they grow with the help of the wonderful instructors and volunteers is an awesome experience…it just does my heart good. I also love working directly with the horses, helping to ensure that they are healthy and in shape. I know that I get as much joy out of volunteering as the students do by riding. I’ve been a side walker, a horse lead, a member of the STAR team, a member of the Board of Directors, and a Grant Committee member— Silver Lining Riding truly is my therapy.
When I’m not volunteering I love jet skiing, spending time with family and friends, taking care of my cat, my dog and two horses—Sugar & Shilo, and driving the back roads to see what’s out there in this huge world.
1,500+ Hours of Lifetime Service
As a Silver Lining Riding volunteer since 2013, I love seeing the riders’ faces when they arrive and see their horse buddy. It is truly amazing to see the transformation that happens when somebody connects with a horse.
As a side walker, horse lead, coach, or as a member of the Board of Directors, my favorite part of volunteering is knowing that I am helping people.
Volunteering with Silver Lining Riding since 2015, I love the students’ laughter and seeing their progress, and will do anything where I am needed. I am also a certified therapy handler at Therapy Hooves with my partner, Spirit the mini horse.
I enjoy reading, spending time with my horses and dogs, my husband, the outdoors, and being retired.
1,000 + Hours of Lifetime Service
I have been with Silver Lining Riding since the very beginning! Volunteering with horses, which have always been in my soul, drew me in—but it was the first lesson with a student that got me hooked.
As a member of the Equine Pit Crew and Board of Directors, helping others be successful is in my nature, and I love doing that for Silver Lining Riding, whether that’s in the arena or in a meeting.
I’ve been at Silver Lining Riding since February, 2016 as a horse lead and side walker. After an early retirement I wanted to give my time to direct volunteering that made a difference in an individual’s life. Silver Lining Riding has been a perfect fit.
As a Silver Lining Riding volunteer since 2014, my favorite part of volunteering is seeing the breakthroughs that happen with the students and as always, those smiling faces when we are done for the day.
750+ Hours of Lifetime Service
MELODY WARD
300+ Hours of Lifetime Service
TAMMIE JANSEN
100+ Hours of Lifetime Service
ANGEL VERGA | SATIN SPENCER
500+ Hours of Lifetime Service
BECKY FOX
150+ Hours of Lifetime Service
KIMMRIE FLAT | KYLIE DOWDEN
TERI KELLEY | MIKAYLA ROSSI
Our Star Team
The STAR team is a group of volunteers that works directly with the horses. The STAR team handles the care of the horses (vet visits, farrier visits, exercise, etc.) and the education of the horses (desensitization, schooling, etc).
NICKI SIMS
BECKY FOX
JUDY PHILLIPS
KIMMRIE FLAT
REBECKA MICHAELS
KYLIE DOWDEN
MIKAYLA ROSSI
SATIN SPENCER
TAMMIE JANSEN