Mindy Millsaps, Equine Professional and Program Director
Mindy brings a wealth of riding and training experience to Bit of Hope Ranch. She began taking English riding lessons at 10 years old and competed hunter/jumpers for over 10 years. Having started riding at a young age she understands how horsemanship teaches direction and responsibility which are important building blocks for today’s youth. She has a passion for working with people and horses and knows the special connection they can share. When she is not at the Ranch teaching she enjoys her time cooking, hiking and camping with her husband Scott and two children.
Mindy brings a wealth of riding and training experience to Bit of Hope Ranch. She began taking English riding lessons at 10 years old and competed hunter/jumpers for over 10 years. Having started riding at a young age she understands how horsemanship teaches direction and responsibility which are important building blocks for today’s youth. She has a passion for working with people and horses and knows the special connection they can share. When she is not at the Ranch teaching she enjoys her time cooking, hiking and camping with her husband Scott and two children.
Toni Keating, Equine Professional
Toni is a seasoned PATH instructor and specializes in students with disabilities. She competently teaches private and group lessons in English and Western for therapy groups as well as recreational students. Her lessons include learning solid horsemanship in the arena and on the trail.
Mackenzie Murr, Equine Professional
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor from Winthrop University. I attended Appalachian State University for undergrad with a bachelors of science degree in psychology. I am currently certified in the Natural Lifemanship and EAGALA models of equine therapy and am an equine specialist at Bit of Hope. I have been at the ranch for about 5 years, starting as a counseling intern. I have two horses of my own that I compete in dressage and eventing. When I am not at Bit of Hope or riding my own horses, I can typically be found cuddling and playing with my two Great Danes and my daughter, Noa.
Meg Vanderbilt
Meg is a riding instructor/trainer and educator for children and adults. She teaches English/Western and specializes in dressage and natural horsemanship techniques. She has over 3 decades of horse management and training/teaching.