Executive Director – Kitty Stalsburg has been involved in therapeutic riding since 1986.

A PATH Intl. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International) Master Instructor, she is the Executive Director of High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc.

In her role as Executive Director, Ms. Stalsburg interacts daily with participants, parents, educators, health professionals, instructors and other staff.  Ms. Stalsburg coordinates and lectures for the PATH Intl. Approved Instructor Training Courses as well as other educational courses offered at High Hopes.  Ms. Stalsburg has lectured on various topics relating to the field locally, nationally and internationally.  A life long equestrian, Ms. Stalsburg holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Cornell University.  Active in PATH Intl. since 1987, Ms. Stalsburg is a PATH Intl. Registered and Advanced level Evaluator, Mentor, Site Visitor, past Chair of Accreditation and Standards Committees and a former PATH Intl. Board member and Past President.