MEET THE PEOPLE
MEET THE HORSES
RAMONE
Equine Assisted Learning Teacher
Ramone is a gentle giant. His size may be intimidating however he is super sweet. He has a kind soul and is full of character. He is always looking for something to chew on. There is never a dull moment with him around. He strives to make others happy and to keep the peace. He is solid as a rock as nothing bothers him. One of his favorite activities is smelling the trees.
SAVANNAH
Equine Assisted Learning Teacher
Savannah is big, strong and courageous. She is very sweet, calm and quiet. She is confident and willing to do anything she is asked to do as long as she is treated right. Her assertiveness can sometimes come across as mean or bossy. She does have a silly side to her as she likes to eat hay with her front legs in her feed bin.
ARTIE
Equine Assisted Learning Teacher
Artie is big, strong, confident and independent. He loves attention however sometimes is selective in who he gets the attention from. He likes to shake his front leg and scold you with a deep nicker when he is getting impatient. Say he can’t and he will prove you wrong.
ALBERT
Equine Assisted Learning Teacher
Albert is strong willed, loveable and doesn’t let his size stop him from anything. He loves to give kisses. You know when he is upset as he shakes his head so hard it makes his whole body move. He overcame obesity by pulling carts and giving pony rides. He takes great care of his owner with his whole heart.
SQUIRT
Equine Assisted Learning Teacher
Squirt is compassionate. He is always looking for attention. He is full of kindness and love. If you are looking for hugs and kisses, he is your man. Whether you are brushing, petting or getting him ready to ride, he will wrap his neck around you and give you kisses on the cheek. He does have a wild side that comes out when he is nervous or scared. He calms down once he knows he is safe.
FLICKA
Equine Assisted Learning Teacher
Flicka is extremely independent. She is quiet and reserved. She is selective in who she trusts and spends her time with. Most often she is by herself. She is confident and moves forth without hesitation in any situation. She has a sweet disposition with a loving heart and loves to give kisses. She is very intelligent but doesn’t boast about it. She is not afraid to tell you what she thinks and does not sugar coat it.
DAWN DORRINGTON
Owner & Senior Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator
Dawn was fortunate to grow up in the country with animals. Her passion for horses began before she could walk. She knew right away they were more than just a tool. Her best friends have always been horses. She spent many days playing dolls, having tea parties with her first pony after riding the trails with her mother. This connection continued as she grew and expanded her hobbies to include trail riding, 4-H, O-Mok-See, and barrel racing. These activities helped her to become the individual she is today. Horses helped teach her to overcome obstacles and to never to give up. She put herself through college by working for a bank providing customer service, moving her way up the ladder from entry level to handling the difficult customers requiring problem solving skills and exception customer service skills. Her degree in Business Management gave her opportunities to work in upper management overseeing different departments, leading teams, providing training, handling the difficulty of human resources, developing and implementing new programs, ensuring exceptional customer service and providing quality control. An opportunity arouse for her and her husband to purchase the business where her husband worked and they took it. She continued to barrel race and trail ride as time allotted through college and her career. Although successful as a manager and owning her own business, something was still missing. It hit her when someone asked. The desire to help others led her to Equine Connection. She became a certified as an Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator in April 2016 and later created Equus LLC.