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About Us: Jonnie Edwards and Patty Ganey

  •  We provide a safe and supportive environment that allows clients to reach their potential and goals at their own pace, whether you are on the ground next to the horse, or in the saddle. 
  • Trained Facilitators in The Equus Effect method of equine partnered somatic teaching.
  • Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) trained therapeutic riding instructors.
  • Certified in Mental Health First Aid.
  • Active learners in our own profession. We attend clinics and taking lessons from the best.
  • Studied with and ridden with internationally ranked Eventers Lucinda Greene, Allison Springer, Dom Schramm, Denny Emerson, Don Sachey, Marilyn Payne, Bonnie Mosser; classically trained Dressage instructor Rodrigo Matos; USDF "S" Judge Lisa Schmidt; Natural Horsemanship trainers Buck Brannaman, Tim Hayes; Centered Riding Instructor (Level 4) Deb Moynihan; Advanced level Eventer and author of The Rider's Brain Andrea Monsarrat Waldo; Eponaquest founder Linda Kohanov,: Advanced level Eventer Tik Maynard, Equine Behaviorist; Equestrian Mindset Coach Jane Pike,  Nervous System Regulation Expert

Jonnie Edwards







Patty Ganey

 Jonnie is a lifelong learner, and has been a riding instructor for over 30 years.  Jonnie grew up foxhunting in the cornfields of Illinois before going to school in the morning.   A United States Pony Club "B" graduate, Jonnie has been a PATH Certified Advanced level Therapeutic Riding Instructor for over 30 years.  Competing at the national level in the sport of Eventing, she represented the USEA Area 1.  Driven to share her passion of horses and the healing that comes from being in their presence, Jonnie was named 2011 PATH Region 1 Instructor of the Year.  Jonnie is a trained facilitator of The Equus Effect methodology, and certified in Mental Health First Aid.
Patty is Lead Facilitator, Teaching Faculty, and President of  The Equus Effect, which provide veterans and others in high-stress environments with essential tools to expand their capacity for healthy, authentic relationships through purposeful engagement with horses.  A management consultant in her early career, Patty worked for Bain & Company advising Fortune 500 companies on strategic management initiatives, as well as  in client services for the Advisory Board Company consulting firm.  Patty has competed in eventing and dressage. A PATH trained Therapeutic Riding Instructor and  Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, Patty is also certified in Mental Health First Aid, and has completed the NYPD Mounted Unit/Bravehearts Healing Horsemanship Training Program.
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  • Welcome
  • About Us
  • The Equus Effect program
  • Why Does My Horse Do That?
  • Riding Lessons
  • Our Horses
  • Testimonials
  • Location
  • Contact
  • FAQ
  • Mission