Meet the Team
In September 2002 a Board of Directors was formed and work began on creating a therapeutic riding center program. In the Spring of 2003, Freedom Reins Therapeutic Riding Center became a reality and was officially incorporated with the State of Indiana.
Barb Wendel
Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator.
Clarissa Weyer
Instructor
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Gary Salb
Board Member
Volunteer many years.
John Kahle
Board Member
Josie Lehmkuhler
Instructor
Julie M Wininger
Treasurer, Board Member
Personal Banker/Licensed Agent Springs Valley Bank & Trust.
Katie Hilgeman
Program Manager
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Michelle Bauer
Board Member
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Nancy Eckerle
Secretary, Board Member
Director Jasper Chamber of Commerce. Co-Chair Substance Abuse Council. Mission Committee Member Memorial Hospital. Chairperson Patoka 2000. Member Jasper Strassenfest Committee.
Paula Anderson
Board Member
Ron Thyen
President
Founded Freedom Reins in 2002. Retired Kimball International Senior Vice-President & Member Board of Directors. Springs Valley Bank & Trust Member Board of Directors.