Our Team
Katie Beasley
Executive Director, Instructor
Katie has a lifetime passion of continuous learning with a goal of using horses to help others. Katie has a B.S. in Computer Engineering, Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering, and Masters degree in Business Administration.
Katie and her miniature horse, Gnomeo, have been a registered therapy team through Pet Partners since 2018 and are regular visitors to The Ark Pediatric Therapy Services. Katie has training as an Eagala Equine Specialist furthered by Experiential and Horse Powered Reading® and Math instruction.
Brodie Lowery
Instructor
Brodie Lowery started riding horses when she was a child and has worked with them ever since. After graduating with a B.S. in Education of the Hearing Impaired from the University of Montevallo, Brodie worked with deaf students, gifted students and students with emotional/behavioral issues. She also worked as a trail guide, riding instructor and horse trainer. Brodie has worked with equine assisted therapy programs in the past and recently completed the Horse Powered Reading course. Brodie has five horses, two goats, and many chickens sharing her farm.
Four-Legged Staff Members
Gnomeo is a brave tiny partner who will go anywhere and do anything.
Digi is a big gentle soul who absolutely loves working with children.
Meg is a large pony who is a patient and non-judgmental partner.
Mercy is an expert mind reader and has a special gift of reading people's emotions and responding appropriately.
The Cheerleaders