Executive Director, Karen Head

• M.Ed. Creative Arts Education
• Advanced Epona Facilitator
• Consummate Teacher Training from Nierika Sol

Karen has studied and practiced experiential education for thirty years. Her background and training in experiential arts education is a strong foundation for her work at Equinection. The expressive arts techniques she offers anchor and enrich clients’ experiences.

Her experiences with horses are rich and diversified. She grew up riding horses and has been a trail guide, riding teacher, and ranch hand. Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) combines Karen’s love for horses and experiential learning to help people come to a deeper awareness of themselves and their lives.

After completing the Advanced Epona Facilitator-Training program, Karen sought to further improve her teaching skills. She began a concentrated study of teaching and facilitating at Nierika Sol where self-awareness is a major focus.

Karen values the challenge of self-discovery, and the courage it takes to look within for answers. As a result of her extensive and ongoing training, Karen developed a specialized Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL)/Equine Assisted Learning program at Equinection that uses awareness as a guide to self-discovery and personal transformation. She is a dedicated and gifted teacher.

Kenneth Johnson, Foreman

Kenneth Johnson was the first to join Karen and together they planned, dreamed and developed Equinection. Kenneth has lived just over the hill most all of his life. He began his work at Equinection as an excavator and since then has become foreman and valued advisor. He is an expert horseman, craftsman, and heavy equipment operator.

Kim Bentley, Barn Manager

Kim is Kenneth’s daughter; she started helping her dad with excavation and cleanup. We are grateful that she has stayed on to become barn manager. She brings tenderness and compassion to the everyday horse care.

Justin Gurley, Jack-of-All-Trades

Justin has taken on many projects at Equinection; he is a first class horseman. He is also handy with a hammer and a paint brush, although he would rather you not know the paintbrush part.

Polly Knowles, Office Manager

Polly handles all of the administrative duties for the Equinection office; she has 25 years of administrative experience. She loves horses and is happy to be working where she can get a little dirty every now and again.

Kenny Wilson

Kenny is a skilled builder who helped with the construction of our meeting space. As it turns out, he loves horses and often supports our Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL)/Equine Assisted Learning programs.