About Us
Winston Churchill once said "The outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man."Our belief in this has led our team of Professionals to this unique, effective therapy. Everyone on the POWER OF HORSES team has been positively affected by the honesty of these magnificent animals.
We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and show you what the POWER OF HORSES at SADDLEWOOD FARM can do for you!!!
Teri Hoffman - Teri is the Founder and owner of Saddlewood Farm. Teri brings her love and lifetime experiences with horses to the team of professionals. She has been a Public School Educator for 25 years. Teri has her EAGALA level I & II certification as well as the STRIDES TO SUCCESS training for the JOURNEY OF THE SPIRIT HORSE and COWBOY POETRY standards based curriculums. She has been a professional stage performer and still enjoys showing Western Pleasure. Every horse at Saddlewood Farm has a gentle loving spirit. Come meet Buttercup, Sky, Indy, Breezy, our pony Rosie and our newest mini addition Glory.
Sandra McDougall- Sandra earned a Masters degree in Counseling. Sandra has experience working with children adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities and children diagnosed with autism. She has worked as a program coordinator and riding instructor with Camp Joy and Hope Springs Therapeutic Horseback Riding Programs. Sandra is interested in experiential therapy and the healing process through creative arts. She is currently employed as a therapist with CONCERN counseling in Fleetwood, PA. Sandra is EAGALA I & II certified
Kim Imschweiler - On board as an Equine Specialist, Kim is a horse owner and avid equestrian. She is also a Masters Level Special Education Teacher and has over 15 years working with "at risk" youth. As an experienced mediator, her skills are highly valued as an adjunct to the EAGALA process.
Claire Loomis - Claire is a licensed Professional Counselor. She earned
her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Penn State University in
1997 and her Master's of Art in Counseling Psychology from Kutztown
University in 2000. She has experience as a Program Specialist for a
foster care program for children with severe mental illness, also as an
Outpatient Therapist, Mobile Therapist, Behavioral Specialist and
Clinical Supervisor. Claire has worked with a wide variety of client
diagnoses and issues with children of all ages, adults, families and
couples. She also works as a clinical therapist at CONCERN Counseling
Services in Fleetwood, Pa. Claire has worked and played with horses for
23 years. She acquired her current horse partner, Beau Cheval, in
1992. Claire and Beau earned their Parelli Natural Horsemanship Level 1
certificate in 2006. Claire is EAGALA Level I and II certified.
