Meet our Humans
Staff
Shanna Dozier
Founder & Executive Director
PATH Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Certified Equine Specialist in EAGALA
Shanna has a passion to see Equestrian Bridges grow and help as many families as possible. Her dedication to the program since 2007 has ensured that it is a constant resource for those in need in Northwest Arkansas.
Shanna has 30+ years of experience working with horses and is a certified PATH, Intl. Therapeutic Riding Instructor. She is currently working on her Master's degree at John Brown University in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her utmost priority is maintaining the highest standards of professionalism for Equestrian Bridges and its programs.
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Shanna is married with two young boys, who love coming to the stables with her!
Elayna Trout
Speech-Language Pathologist​
American Hippotherapy Association Level One
Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Elayna began riding lessons when she was eight years old and has loved horses ever since. She has a drive to help riders of all ages and abilities experience the growth, confidence, and joy that come from spending time around horses.
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She has completed American Hippotherapy Association's Level One training and has a MS in Communication Disorders from the University of Central Arkansas. She has been a speech-language pathologist for 11 years and is a former PATH International Therapeutic Riding Instructor.
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Elayna enjoys spending time with her "herd" at home (three dogs and her daughter).
Cory Bourque
AQHA Pro-Horseman & Team Wrangler
Cory started training horses on ranches as a teen and excelled in bulldogging. Cory and wife Nicole own and operate the 2 H Bar Ranch in Abbeville, LA, with their two children, Hunter and Haylee.
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Cory has extensive knowledge in horsemanship methods and in 2004 he attended a NO DUST TOUR with Dennis Reis, who became his mentor. Cory trained with renowned clinicians like Chris Cox, Jack Brainard, and Eitan Beth-Halachmy, refining his skills. Cory's expertise includes starting colts, working with problem horses, competing in colt starting events, and conducting horsemanship clinics nationwide. Notable achievements include winning the Dennis Reis Colt Starting Challenge in 2010 and the Louisiana Equine Council Colt Starting Championship in 2011.
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He has also excelled in events like the Mustang Million and Mustang Makeover, achieving top placements and he also had the opportunity to participate in the film "Secretariat."
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Jack Sherrell
Equine & Stable Manager
Jack serves as the Equine and Stable Manager at Equestrian Bridges, overseeing horse welfare, facility maintenance, and property upkeep.
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Jack obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of Arkansas in 2021 and initially worked on their family's ranch in Texas before returning to Northwest Arkansas.
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Jack is from Tyler, Texas, with three siblings, one in Hawaii and two studying at U of A. Their parents manage a ranch in Tyler, TX, with nine horses, four dogs, and two cats. Jack's passion for ranching comes from growing up helping out on his grandfathers ranches in Texas.
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Kimberley Wary
Office & Stable Coordinator
Kimberley is a native Texan & grew up in Northwest Arkansas on a working cattle/broiler ranch. After working/living in Missouri, Oklahoma and nearly a decade in Kansas City, Rogers has been home for 25+ years. She's a lover of faith, family, friends, Beaver Lake, animals, travel, and supporting our local community. ​​
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Kimberley is retired from two careers in retail management and secondary education. She brings decades of experience in business, marketing, organization, student success, and client service to the Equestrian Bridges team. She has been involved with equine therapy services since 2021 in marketing support and as a volunteer. She now serves as EB's Office & Stable Coordinator.
Casi Shanks
Volunteer Coordinator
​Casi serves as the Volunteer Coordinator managing volunteer trainings, schedules, and tasks.
Casi was born and raised in Arkansas and has lived in Fayetteville for the past 22 years. She holds a B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Arkansas and brings a strong background in wellness nonprofit work. Casi has collaborated with organizations across Northwest Arkansas to implement wellness projects, including school and community gardens, teaching health and wellness to children and families, and leading yoga classes.
Outside of her work with Equestrian Bridges, Casi is an avid farmer’s market enthusiast. She also loves baking and going on hikes with her dog, Jack.
Taylor Vanden Berg
Marketing Coordinator
​Taylor serves as the Marketing Coordinator where she focuses on website updates, social media, advertising, and community communication.
Taylor grew up in Appleton, WI. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2024 with a BS in Consumer Behavior and Marketplace Studies and certificates in Business and UX Design. After spending a summer traveling, she decided to settle in NWA. She began volunteering at EB and still enjoys every moment she spends at the stables.
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Taylor is also a volleyball coach, where she mentors young athletes. In her free time, she loves traveling and hiking, as well as trying out new recipes and exploring different workout classes.
Jacki Lawshe
Community Outreach
Riding Instructor (IT)
​Jacki is our Community Outreach and Riding Instructor. Jacki is a strong believer in the healing power of horses and wants everyone to experience it! She engages the community in our mission and leads therapeutic riding sessions to create meaningful experiences.
Jacki’s journey into this field began early—she volunteered with Special Olympics Arkansas in high school, sparking her dedication to working with children and adults with special needs. She had her first horse at age 8, and after graduating from the University of Arkansas in 2012, her adventurous spirit led her to Southwest Colorado. There, she could be found working on a ranch, volunteering at a local PATH center, and deepening her love for equine therapy. Now back in Northwest Arkansas, she’s pursuing her dream of becoming a Therapeutic Riding Instructor.
Outside of work, Jacki loves hiking and cross-country skiing with her husband, daughter, and two rescue dogs. She also enjoys photography through photojournalism.
Becca Beschta
Stable/Equine Team member
Mini Buddies Coordinator
Becca manages our very popular Mini Buddies Program and is a key member of our Equine and Stable team.
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She’s called Northwest Arkansas home for the past ten years. Becca is also a registered nurse, teaching labs and clinicals to NSG students. Becca has a passion for learning, especially when it comes to training dogs and horses, and she loves seeing how horses can help people grow and heal.
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At home, Becca stays busy with her four kids, some bunnies and ducks, her horse Zippo, and her German Shepherd Rogue. She loves spending time outside, playing sports, riding horses, and making memories with her family.
Interns
Rebecca (Becky) Duggar
Office & Stable Intern
​Rebecca serves as an intern at Equestrian Bridges assisting with various tasks around the office and stables.
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Rebecca earned her Associate of Arts in General Studies from Crowder College in 2018. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Wellness along with a certificate in Exercise Science from Missouri Southern State University in 2024.
Rebecca has plans to attend graduate school in the future to earn her Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy.
She grew up in Missouri and was surrounded by animals during her childhood which influenced her love for horses and chickens.
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Rachel Wilbourn
Equine & Stable Intern
Rachel serves as the Equine & Stables Intern, primarily assisting with our herd's welfare.
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Rachel is currently a senior at the University of Arkansas, studying psychology and social work. She is also working towards obtaining her PATH certification to be a therapeutic riding instructor, as well as working toward a MSW degree to work as a licensed therapist.
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Rachel grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas and frequently spent summers in Inola, Oklahoma where she spent time with her grandad's horses. She has always loved animals, especially her mischievous dog, Albie.
Reagen Baumann
Riding Instructor (IT)/Equine & Stable Intern
​Reagen works as a Riding Instructor and Equine & Stable Intern, assisting around the stables and gaining experience in training and leading riding sessions.
Reagen has been surrounded by horses since the day she was born, growing up on a farm with all sorts of animals—goats, pigs, chickens, quail, ducks, dogs, cats, and even reptiles! She has a deep passion for her horses and has trained all three of them herself. You can also find Reagen competing in barrel racing.
Reagen brings valuable experience from her work as a CNA and at a veterinary office. She’s also certified in Stop the Bleed and CPR. On top of that, she’s a co-owner of Baumann Electrical, working alongside her dad.