Head Instructor - Julie Larson, a PATH International Certified Registered Instructor, started volunteering at Giant Steps in Fall 2009. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and served as a veterinarian’s assistant for three years. She loves working with children and youth of all ages and has a three year old son named Henry. She enjoys trail riding with her two quarter horses Nikawa and Stanley and loves all animals. Julie loves the outdoors, especially going to the beach or the mountains with her son and her dog, Daisy.
All of our instructors have been trained and certified through PATH International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International), which has also accredited Giant Steps with their highest designation of a “Premier Accredited Center”. Our instructors and volunteers facilitate physical and emotional wellness in a safe, structured, but fun-filled environment.
PATH International Accrediation (Formerly NARHA)
Giant Steps is a Premier Accredited Center of PATH International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International). PATH International provides safety standards and guidelines to its members. For more information, please visit their website: www.pathintl.org
Giant Steps is self-funded - we need your help! We have an active volunteer base,
and donations are always appreciated.
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