Our Staff - Board of Directors - Our Horses
Emeritus - Virginia G. Mazza
Masters in Education, Syracuse University.
Special Education Teacher for 25 years.
Jini was a Founding member of Winslow and a past member of the Board of Directors and Executive Director. She has been instrumental in the development and growth of Winslow's programming, including seminars, trainings and the fundraisers done each year.
Under Jini's direction, Winslow has become an internationally known leader in the field of Therapeutic Riding and Equine Assisted Therapy. She is a Special Olympic Equestrian Judge, the past chair of *NARHA Region 2, a member of CAN (Competition Association of *NARHA) and Lead Visitor for the *NARHA on-site Riding Program Accreditation Process. Jini is retired since early 2004, but continues to serve Winslow as a consultant and grant writer.
(*NARHA is now - Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International ~ PATH Intl.)
EMAIL: Winslow2@warwick.net
Sue Ferro - Executive Director ~ EMAIL: SusanFerro@winslow.org
Jen Caffrey - Barn Manager ~ EMAIL: Jen@winslow.org
Cathe LaPenna - Volunteer Coordinator and Scheduling ~ EMAIL: Cathe@winslow.org
Martha Underwood - Project Coordinator ~ EMAIL: martha@winslow.org
Marketing & Public Relations ~ EMAIL: marketing@winslow.org
Physical and Occupational Therapists
Marilyn Jones, PT, MS
Our therapists are independent contractors, who are trained in Hippotherapy by the American Hippotherapy Association.
PATH Intl. Certified Riding Instructors
Joyce DeGhetto ~ Cathe LaPenna ~ Erin Chaffee ~ Ellen McNamara ~ Linda Mills ~ Martha Underwood
Honorary Members
Hon. F. Dana Winslow
Hon. Catherine M. Bartlett (Not involved in fund raising or solicitation)
Board of Directors
President - Leo Kaytes
Vice President - John Buckley
Secretary - Janet A. Sommer
Treasurer - Michael Kennedy
Members of the Board
Wayne Corts ~ Roger Gibboni ~ Marcia Jacobowitz ~ Alan Lipman Esq. Edward Lynch ~ Jonah Mandelbaum ~ Louis Marquet
M. Vincent Mezzetti ~ Janice Spencer ~ Sally Wiley ~ Emily Zarow
Frank Truatt ~ Cindy Vander Plaat
Emeritus Executive Director and Senior Grant Writer ~ Virginia G. Mazza
OUR HORSES ARE SO IMPORTANT TO US AND THE CHILDREN...
You can help support them through our Sponsor-a-Horse Program.
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Betty Boop
Standard Bred Pony
~ Foaled: 1996 ~ Height: 12.1 hh ~ Weight: 974 lbs.
Betty Boop came to us from a family with young children who outgrew her. She is adorable, quiet, even tempered and sweet. Betty enjoys working with young children in our Hippotheraphy programs.
Billy
Appaloosa Thoroughbred Gelding ~ Foaled: 1994 ~ Height: 16.3 hh ~ Weight: 1174 lbs ~ Markings: White Blaze.
Billy is a great lesson and school horse and he is really fun to ride.
Donated by Beth Sylvestri.
Cosmo
Quarter Horse Paso Fino ~ Foaled: 1988 ~ Height: 15 hh ~ Weight: 902 lbs ~ Markings: White Snips.
Cosmo is a Mexican ranch horse. He is great for little girls and boys to ride. Cosmo Is steady on trails, very sweet, sometimes lazy, and very comfortable to ride.
Donated by Henry Renella. Sponsored by Samantha McCrimmon.
Shannon's Tara
Bay Warmblood Cross Mare
~ Foaled: 1989 ~ Height: 15.2 hh ~ Weight: 1142 lbs ~ Markings: White Star, Two White Hind Socks.
Shannon's Tara - Also known as Tara, is a wonderful gal. She has a very comfortable stride and a wonderful temperament. If you've never ridden before, she's perfect for you.
She was donated by Heidi White. Sponsored by Ellen Angerome.
Lilly
Quarter Horse Mare ~ Foaled: unknown ~ Height: 15.1 hh ~ Weight: 900 lbs. Our staff could not believe their eyes when Lilly came to Winslow - a pure black Quarter Horse - such a rare sight! She is a curious gentle horse that likes to explore her surroundings and is very friendly with her pals, both 2 and 4 legged. Lilly is a wonderful addition to our horse staff, and just the right size for everybody.
Sponsored by Rick Rackow.
Duke
Quarter Horse ~ Foaled: 1986 ~ Height: 15 hh
~ Weight: 1000 lbs ~ Markings: Blaze, 3 White Stockings, 1/3 blue Eye, Dorsal Stripe.
A handsome Quarter Horse, with one almost blue eye! He is so intelligent and is a favorite with our riders.
He was donated to Winslow by Dominic Capone.
Neil
Norwegian Fjord Gelding ~ Foaled: 1982 ~ Height: 14.1 hh Weight: 1000 lbs ~ Markings: Dorsal Stripe. What can we say about Neil that could possibly describe how wonderful he is! He is a Norwegian Fjord with a glorious mane that stands up on end! He is round and cuddly, with a happy and "smiling" disposition. A huge favorite with anyone who comes through the barn. Don't even think about it - he does NOT fit into your pocketbook or rucksack. Neil is on loan to Winslow from Jan Ashe.
Orion
Belgian Gelding ~ Foaled: 1992 ~ Height: 16.3 hh ~Weight: 1350 lbs ~ Markings: Blaze, 4 White Stockings.
He is extremely handsome and his new career seems to suit him well. He loves people and attention and is already an important part of our programs. Orion was purchased through a grant from "Special Quest".
Sponsored by Chris Landers.
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