Members of Michigan Horse Council Safesport / DEI EAGALA Certified Volunteer Driven
Who We Are
Our Founders ~ Kim Reiter, Jay and Laurel Greene
The core of our team is made up of people who were brought together by the healing effects of the horse. Now, it is our mission to share this love with children and veterans.
"We have all been healed in profound ways by the soul of a horse. Now we plan on spreading this love with the children and veterans of our community."
The adults behind the hope. ( Teiara, Sandy, Tina, Kim, Joy, Laurel, Tammy, and Jay, missing from pic: Colline)
Director of Volunteers
Welcome to the team Sandy Wirley! (picture right)
If you are interested in joining the Pal Hope Family reach out to Sandy!
In 2026, Palomino Hope will be offering wellness retreats and EAGALA psychotherapy sessions. THese programs will be headed by TIna Michalski.
~Director of Wellness Programs~
EAGALA Certified
Colline Cheltenham and her mare, Willow, are a great addition to the Palomino Hope team!
Colline owns and operates Cheltenham Law in Lansing, Michigan.
Laurel Greene ~middle school math teacher ~Director of Palomino Hope *safesport certified *HorsePowered Reading certified *Youth mental Health First Aide certified.
Kim Reiter, Air Force Veteran VP/Treasurer of Palomino Hope *safesport certified. *CPR certified. *Intro to Equine Therapy certified
More Board of Directors... Teaira DeNisi, Tammy Ahearne, and Joy Garrison!
Teaira DeNisi: Mentor Advisor
Teaira has a natural connection with kids of that tough pre-teen and teen age group.
She loves working with horses, especially her boy LOKI :)
*Safesport certified
*CPR certified
*Intro to Equine Therapy certified
Teaira lives in southern Michigan and makes her way up to Tawas for every event that she is able!
Tammy Ahearne: Human Resources
Tammy is a dedicated middle school teacher of over 20 years.
Tammy has a natural super power in dealing with at risk children. She and her husband are true heroes to us for joining our team!
*Tammy is 3 times Safe Talk certified
*In process of getting "Introduction to Horse Therapy" certified
*Youth Mental Health First Aid certified
Joy Garrison: Social Emotional Support
Joy sees first hand the need for programs like this one. She did not hesitate to volunteer and then made the move to be a part of the behind the scenes!
*CPR Certified
*Safesport certified
*In process of getting "Intro to Equine Therapy Certified"