Hi, my name is Elizabeth Cassidy and I am proud to say that I am a volunteer at Victory Reins. Although I have only been a volunteer for a short time, I feel as if it's one of the most worthwhile things I've ever done. From the first day that I came out to work with Sandy and the horses, I was hooked! I have really come to love and respect the horses for their gentle souls and the gift of fun and freedom that they give to the children. I now have a stockpile of carrots in my fridge and love to reward them every time I come out. With each visit, I have observed the love and dedication of Sandy, Jim, and the entire group of volunteers that makes Victory Reins a very special place.

To tell you a little bit about myself, I earned both my Bachelor and Master degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from Saint Xavier University and work with children with special needs in an Early Childhood Program. I feel so blessed to have a hand in helping my students improve their communication skills and learn to love school for the first time. I am married to my wonderful husband, Bruce, and we live just a few miles away from Victory Reins in Frankfort.

Several years ago, I arranged for a therapeutic riding instructor to do a presentation for some of my students in my classroom. We were learning about pets and I thought what would be a better pet to teach them about than a horse! Following the presentation, I learned that many of my students were taking riding lessons and how they benefited in so many ways. This inspired me to become a volunteer with therapeutic riding but couldn't because I lived so far away.

Fast forward a few years and I saw an article in the local newspaper about Victory Reins. I saved that article in my drawer for a year and finally called Sandy to ask her if she was in need of another volunteer. Thanks goodness she said yes and here I am today loving every minute of it!!!

Upon the day of my graduation from college, one of my professors gave me a plaque, which I keep on my desk to remind me that we all have a calling in life and it reads; May HE who has chosen to limit some of his children be merciful enough to guide those entrusted with their care.