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Toni Wasilensky
Horse Handler
Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Toni has worked in the equine industry for over 30 years and is a prime factor in our program's successful beginning in 2016. Her experience both as a rider and teacher are extraordinary! She is the type of rare person who can perform successfully and yet scale down her vast knowledge to address even the most beginning basic learning needs for students of all ages and abilites. Time spent on the ground in the early stages of learning and beyond holds high value to her as it lends itself to a more successful, safe relationship with our horses. Through her we were able to begin our 2016 Pilot Program with borrowed horses in Brainerd. During that pilot program (see Lakeland Public TV interview) we realized that an actual horse is "tool tall" because as side walkers our shoulders got pretty sore in 10 minutes of a 25-35 minute ride. And so, we were able to rely on her once again, for she was instrumental in helping us locate our program ponies. In 2017 they were relocated to Upper Oak Farm, just north of Motley 11 miles (Leader) where we continue to train and enjoy time with them while working as a team.
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