Equine Specialist & Learning Facilitator

From ECC’s inception, Renee has played a key role in shaping the mission and vision of our sanctuary. Her dedication to continuing education and holistic approaches are integral to ECC’s commitment to providing the highest quality care for our sanctuary’s equine residents. She is a Masterson Method Equine Specialist who shares her gift for light touch bodywork with our sanctuary residents, providing not only physical relief from years of hard work but also a sense of groundedness for these animals who have experienced so much impermanence in their lives. As an EAL Facilitator, Renee coaches participants in mindfulness techniques that benefit both human and horse, creating meaningful experiences that promote overall wellbeing.

Renee’s calling to be with horses grew from fond memories of childhood on her grandparents’ farm. After over twenty years of dedicating herself full time to the world’s most challenging occupation, motherhood, Renee began volunteering with horses and resumed riding lessons as a way to spark inspiration in the next chapter of her life. Little did she know that the spark would ignite a passion all-consuming!

Renee is a Founding Member of ECC and owner to our beloved sanctuary resident, Coleman, a killpen rescue Standardbred. Through Renee’s unwavering commitment to his care, Coleman has made great strides recovering from the wear and tear of years as a work horse and now lives comfortably as “lead gelding” of our larger horse herd.