Jennifer Shaffer has been an integral part of Horses of Hope for the past four years. She began as a Saturday morning feeder and, last year, stepped into the role of Riding Instructor.

A lifelong resident of the area, Jennifer grew up competing in 4-H horse shows alongside her two sisters. Her passion for riding continued through college, where she was a member of the Penn State Equestrian Team while earning her B.S. in Business Management.

For the past 30 years, Jennifer and her husband have raised their three daughters in Jersey Shore. She loves the challenges and rewards of teaching her students and looks forward to continuing her journey with Horses of Hope for years to come.

Sue adds to our list of Amazing leaders at HoH and H&H. Sue has over 50 years of experience with horses. Sue has had horses much of her life and it rubbed off on her girls. She has horses of her own at home and has a long list of horse related love and experience. Sue was a 4H leader for several years, DC (District Commissioner) for Lion Country Pony Club and Secretary for LCPC for 10 years. Sue is also a Committee Member for the Special Olympics PA Summer Games Equestrian Events for 8 years.

Sue has volunteered with Horses of Hope and Heroes & Horses for eight years and has no intention of quitting anytime soon. In Fact, Sue started her own program in May 2023 called “The In-Hand Connection” program. Sue will be teaching about horses, how to groom them, how to lead them, thus connecting with them. This will be a ground working program, no riding. Sue believes in making a connection doesn’t have to be on the back of a horse and she wants to show you how.

Jodie is a loving mother and gram. Jodie has been a local business owner for ten years and grew up with horses and had a few of her own. She has worked with kids for many years and after moving back to area, she was looking for something to fill the void of horses and she learned about HOH. Jodie volunteered for a few years at lessons before taking on the Volunteer Coordinator position, while still helping with lessons. Jodie finds everyone and everything at the farm Very rewarding especially the love she has for all our participants. Everyone at the farm, to include the Boyz, make a huge difference on daily basis and Jodie is beyond grateful to be a part of this organization.

Anne is a member of our Board of Directors and is the AMAZING Treasurer of Horses of Hope.  

I have had a life long passion for horses.  I learned about therapeutic riding more than 30 years ago and have been in one form or another a volunteer and  advocate ever since!  Working with individuals with special needs is a true privilege!  I am blessed to be part of the Horses of Hope team!

Hi , my name is Barbie King. I am first and foremost a child of God . I am married to my best friend and I work part time for Happy Valley Cleaning.

I spent most of my life around horses, riding, driving, and caring for them. Four years ago a friend told me about Horses of Hope and I became a lesson volunteer.  This past year I was given the opportunity to become certified to be an instructor and I am in the process of completing that. I am currently a community riding instructor and horse trainer. The more time I spend at HOH, the more my love grows for what we get to do as a team. Therapeutic riding and equine assisted activities are a gift from God and a beautiful thing to witness. I hope to spend many more years at this wonderful place.