Joye M. (Dolan) Briggs
Hello, My name is Joye Briggs. I am the Founder, Executive Director, Foundation Riding Instructor and Equine Specialist with Yellow Horse. This program has been a dream of mine for many, many years. With the unconditional love and support from my husband, parents, children and close friends, I have been able to build my dream into a reality which is now Yellow Horse.
I have been loving, learning, teaching and working with horses since I was 6 years old. As a young child and then a teenager, I owned a pony and then a horse, competed in local shows, taught my neighbors children to ride, and eventually taught as an assistant riding instructor. In my early 20's I began competing in barrel racing on the ARA & WPRA circuits and then in the NBHA. I also competed in Hunter Paces and Competitive trail riding. I have worked on several Thoroughbred racetracks and managed horse farms. I have owned horses pretty much my whole life. Starting in 2011, I volunteered and worked with several therapeutic programs, such as Pike Peak Therapeutic Center in Colorado, Horses Healing Humans in Connecticut and Gaits of Harmony in RI. In 2014 I became an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning and certified through the OK Corral Series in Equine Assisted Learning and Psychotherapy.
I have taught foundation horsemanship, on and off, part time, for over 30 years. For the past 7 years I have been part of Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy. I love working with my students and being a part of the growth, healing, learning and blessings Yellow Horse brings about.
I am the proud mother of three children, now young adults, Joshua, Jacob and Emily. When I am not putting all my time into Yellow Horse, I spend time with my husband, Michael and with my family and good friends.
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Hello, My name is Joye Briggs. I am the Founder, Executive Director, Foundation Riding Instructor and Equine Specialist with Yellow Horse. This program has been a dream of mine for many, many years. With the unconditional love and support from my husband, parents, children and close friends, I have been able to build my dream into a reality which is now Yellow Horse.
I have been loving, learning, teaching and working with horses since I was 6 years old. As a young child and then a teenager, I owned a pony and then a horse, competed in local shows, taught my neighbors children to ride, and eventually taught as an assistant riding instructor. In my early 20's I began competing in barrel racing on the ARA & WPRA circuits and then in the NBHA. I also competed in Hunter Paces and Competitive trail riding. I have worked on several Thoroughbred racetracks and managed horse farms. I have owned horses pretty much my whole life. Starting in 2011, I volunteered and worked with several therapeutic programs, such as Pike Peak Therapeutic Center in Colorado, Horses Healing Humans in Connecticut and Gaits of Harmony in RI. In 2014 I became an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning and certified through the OK Corral Series in Equine Assisted Learning and Psychotherapy.
I have taught foundation horsemanship, on and off, part time, for over 30 years. For the past 7 years I have been part of Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy. I love working with my students and being a part of the growth, healing, learning and blessings Yellow Horse brings about.
I am the proud mother of three children, now young adults, Joshua, Jacob and Emily. When I am not putting all my time into Yellow Horse, I spend time with my husband, Michael and with my family and good friends.
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Emily E. Cournoyer
Hello, my name is Emily Cournoyer. I am Co-Founder and Vice President of Yellow Horse and a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.
I received my associates degree in Health Sciences from New England Institute of Technology. When I am not working with Yellow horse I am working in a Pediatric outpatient facility or a Home Health Care company.
My experience working with horses goes all the way back to when I was in my mothers belly. Yellow Horse has been a dream of my mothers ever since I could remember and now I share her passion. As a child I grew up learning both English and Western. My mother taught me all she could about riding. I have participated in gymkhana events and equestrian vaulting. I have interned at Horses Healing Humans, an equine therapy program in Connecticut where I was first introduced to team assisted therapy.
My vision for Yellow Horse is to incorporate my experience of Occupational Therapy with therapeutic horseback riding and working side by side with the horse and rider. I myself have witnessed what horses can do therapeutically for you. My horse Twix helped me to gain courage and his trust, which in turn has allowed me to gain courage and trust in my personal life. I truly believe in the therapy that horses can provide to children and adults and want to share just how therapeutic horses can be for each and every one of us.
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Katie Cunningham
Hello, my name is Katie Cunningham. I am an Instructor, Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, and Volunteer Coordinator here at Yellow Horse.
I’m a recent graduate of Rhode Island College, where I received my bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. I hold a teaching certificate from the Rhode Island Department of Education for grades pre-k to grade 2. RIC helped me to foster my love for teaching students of all abilities and learning styles!
My horse journey started when I was 12. I volunteered at a local barn in exchange for riding lessons. I am now the proud owner of the horse I learned to ride on all those years ago! Katy and I have been sharing a home together for 4 years.
Hello, my name is Katie Cunningham. I am an Instructor, Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, and Volunteer Coordinator here at Yellow Horse.
I’m a recent graduate of Rhode Island College, where I received my bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. I hold a teaching certificate from the Rhode Island Department of Education for grades pre-k to grade 2. RIC helped me to foster my love for teaching students of all abilities and learning styles!
My horse journey started when I was 12. I volunteered at a local barn in exchange for riding lessons. I am now the proud owner of the horse I learned to ride on all those years ago! Katy and I have been sharing a home together for 4 years.
Mike Briggs
Hello, My name is Michael Briggs. I am the maintenance and handyman around the farm. Whenever there is a fence post that needs fixing, a bees nest that needs knocking down or an odd job that needs to be done, I am your guy. I am a baker at my families business Allies Donuts. Occasionally I bring my wife and daughter some donuts and if your lucky they might just share . I worked at Allies Feed Farm and Pet for years in the feed department. I could not be happier supporting my wife and daughter in this endeavor and it always brings a smile to my face watching the sessions and seeing the students grow and learn.
Hello, My name is Michael Briggs. I am the maintenance and handyman around the farm. Whenever there is a fence post that needs fixing, a bees nest that needs knocking down or an odd job that needs to be done, I am your guy. I am a baker at my families business Allies Donuts. Occasionally I bring my wife and daughter some donuts and if your lucky they might just share . I worked at Allies Feed Farm and Pet for years in the feed department. I could not be happier supporting my wife and daughter in this endeavor and it always brings a smile to my face watching the sessions and seeing the students grow and learn.
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Joye & Emily
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Emily & Twix
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Located at Arcadia Stables:
2552A Ten Rod Rd
Exeter, RI 02822
Phone: 401.249.1520 or 401.536.8696
Email: Yellow.Horse@aim.com
2552A Ten Rod Rd
Exeter, RI 02822
Phone: 401.249.1520 or 401.536.8696
Email: Yellow.Horse@aim.com
