Dawn Johns Swenson

School Psychologist, MS,SPS-II/Counseling
Equine Facilitated Mental Health Specialist
Path Intl. Certified Instructor

Dawn is the owner/operator of the Flying Horse Stable and provides program development, individual sessions, staff training, horse schooling and barn management.

Lisa Carmichael

MA-ED
Equine Activities Specialist, CBEIP-ED

Lisa provides program development, individual sessions, horse schooling and horse management.

Sandra Schmidt (Bandy)

Provides Barn and Paddock Care
Assists with horse care

Eddi – Thoroughbred

Eddie is a gelding born in 1998. He is the head of the herd. He likes to share his breath with you in the circle of life. His strength is developing a relationship.

Zeus – Friesian/Arab

Zeus looks forward to being groomed. He is a gelding born in 2008. He is aware of and sensitive to his surroundings. He loves making new friends.

Traveler – Quarter Horse Paint

Traveler was born in 2002. He is a 14 hands tall gelding. Traveler speaks to your soul through his deep blue eyes.

Sam – Lab and German Short Hair Pointer

He is a friend and protector to all that live at or visit the farm.

Willow (mother horse) and Malaya (baby horse)

Willow – Quarter Horse Red Roan

Willow is a mare born in 2010. She has tranquil blue/green eyes. Willow enjoys quiet walks. She is a patient, dedicated mother.

Malaya – Quarter Horse/Saddlebred

Malaya is a mare born in 2020. Malaya enjoys learning about her world. Malaya spends time running, jumping and napping.

Bailey – Quarter Horse Paint

Bailey was born in 2002, she is a mare. Bailey communicates her needs and wants very patiently. She loves to run down her pasture hill. During grooming time Bailey sounds like she is ‘Purring”.

Sadie - Black Lab Mix

Sadie is the first to greet everyone. She is a good companion to horses and humans. Her attitude is always joyful.

Annie and Solay – Playful Goat Duo

These goats love to jump and twist in the air. All are welcome to relax or play in their pasture. Be ready for a good conversation, Annie loves to talk.

Bugatti – Barn/House Resident

The guardian of the farm. He loves to run up a tree and jump down by you. We are grateful that he adopted us and lives here. Curious cat by day and cozy cuddler at night.

Meet the Human Staff