BOARD OF DIRECTORS
To whom it may concern:
My wife and I own 120 acres with over 100 head of horses, mules and donkeys. We are presently providing equine therapy for the military veterans suffering from PTSD, at-risk children from Youth Villages, special needs children of Buffalo River Services, children from CAB and Head Start and providing horses and helping children at YMCA camps. We have a very experienced and dedicated staff that believes in our mission to helping people, “changing one life at a time”. We would greatly appreciate any help you can give us. Jim
Board Members
Jim Nothstein Founder and CEO
I am a retired CMSGT from U.S. Air Force with 27 ½ years of service. I am a Vietnam veteran and the majority of my career was in special operations. I have an extensive educational background. I was the commandant of a 14 week AFSC Air Training Command/Tactical Air Command based school at Hurlburt Field, FL for seven years and a certified master instructor.
I was a licensed full time guide and outfitter in Colorado for 12 years. I started the first guide and outfitter training school that was certified by the Colorado Board of Education for college credits. A year and a half later I got the school VA certified to help our veterans. At my outfitting camp I worked with at-risk youth and abuse victims where I provided self-confidence and relationship building camps and fear, phobia and anxiety camps.
I also owned and operated a year round riding stable at the Royal Gorge in Colorado for six years. I have trained and worked horses for over 52 years, both professionally in the outfitting, stable business and recreational areas.
I am a certified Equine Assisted Healthcare Instructor for Spirit Horse International and an EAP/EAL instructor with Greg Kersten’s O.K. Corral Series. I have been doing equine assisted learning (EAL) for over 20 years. Rather than retiring again I feel led and compelled to helping people heal and progress with the help of horses. We have a very dedicated staff that believes in our mission of “Rescued Horses Rescue People” and “Changing One Life at a Time”.
I was a licensed full time guide and outfitter in Colorado for 12 years. I started the first guide and outfitter training school that was certified by the Colorado Board of Education for college credits. A year and a half later I got the school VA certified to help our veterans. At my outfitting camp I worked with at-risk youth and abuse victims where I provided self-confidence and relationship building camps and fear, phobia and anxiety camps.
I also owned and operated a year round riding stable at the Royal Gorge in Colorado for six years. I have trained and worked horses for over 52 years, both professionally in the outfitting, stable business and recreational areas.
I am a certified Equine Assisted Healthcare Instructor for Spirit Horse International and an EAP/EAL instructor with Greg Kersten’s O.K. Corral Series. I have been doing equine assisted learning (EAL) for over 20 years. Rather than retiring again I feel led and compelled to helping people heal and progress with the help of horses. We have a very dedicated staff that believes in our mission of “Rescued Horses Rescue People” and “Changing One Life at a Time”.
Nancy Nothstein Secretary and Program Director
I am a certified Equine Assisted Healthcare instructor with SpiritHorse International; and an EAP/EAL Instructor with Greg Kersten’s O,K. Corral Series. My forte is mules, where I have over 25 years experience of raising and training mules, horses and donkeys.
I was a military dependant growing up. My dad was Lt. Col. William Lieb. He retired with 26 ½ years in the U.S. Army in Air Defense Artillery and Research and development of Air Defense for the Army. I am still a military dependant with my husband a retired CMSGT of the U. S. Air Force.
I attended Pikes Peak Community college in Colo. Spgs., CO. Taking courses in the field of secretarial, management and criminal justice from 1975-1998. I was a volunteer reserve police officer with the Manitou Springs, CO Police Dept 1979.
My passion is training mules and helping people reconstruct their lives with the aid of equine assisted learning. There is nothing more rewarding to me than seeing a family reconnect, bond and communication with each other or watching our youth, military veterans, abuse victim’s and others work with the horses while they figure out solution to their problems. Horses are a 1200 pound lie detector that just does miracles with people.
I was a military dependant growing up. My dad was Lt. Col. William Lieb. He retired with 26 ½ years in the U.S. Army in Air Defense Artillery and Research and development of Air Defense for the Army. I am still a military dependant with my husband a retired CMSGT of the U. S. Air Force.
I attended Pikes Peak Community college in Colo. Spgs., CO. Taking courses in the field of secretarial, management and criminal justice from 1975-1998. I was a volunteer reserve police officer with the Manitou Springs, CO Police Dept 1979.
My passion is training mules and helping people reconstruct their lives with the aid of equine assisted learning. There is nothing more rewarding to me than seeing a family reconnect, bond and communication with each other or watching our youth, military veterans, abuse victim’s and others work with the horses while they figure out solution to their problems. Horses are a 1200 pound lie detector that just does miracles with people.
I would like to give Ron Dash a special thank you
for all his hard work and shoeing he does here at the ranch. Thank you Ron!
Ron Dash, Horse Advisor and Farrier
Owner and Instructor for Tennessee Forge Horseshoeing School held at Calico Junction Mule Ranch.Objective: To help supply the horse industry with well qualified individuals who like working with horses, and have a desire to be self-employed. The training learned here will get them started in an exciting career where learning never stops and where they have control of their future.
Qualifications: I worked as a professional farrier for over 35 years. While caring for all of my clients horses I also earned a Master Farrier Certification from the Brotherhood of Working Farriers Assoc. and a Registered Journeyman Certificate from The Guild of Professional Farriers. I also became a Certification tester for both of these Associations. In 1994 I was awarded Tester of the year honors in the B.W.F.A. That year I was also appointed the head of Certification.
Education: I earned my High School Diploma from Canton High School, Canton Michigan in 1973. I then attended Michigan School of Horseshoeing earning my diploma that fall. I continued my education with The Laminitis Symposium in 1993, 94, 95, 96, 97. Then in 1994 I attended 2 Bob marshal clinics on forging. Then 2 Denny Young clinics making hand made shoes. I attended 5 American Farriers Assoc. conventions. % International Hoof Care Summits in Cincinnati, Ohio 2006, 08,09, 10, 11 and I am still continuing my education in horseshoeing to date.
Other Experience: I shod horses at these farms, Sean Lake Ranch-22 yrs, Grand Cypress Resorts-8 yrs, Ashmore Equestrian Center 10 yrs, Barefoot Stable 9 yrs, Sean Filley 18 yrs, Sean Lake Ranch 20 yrs, Quarter Till Farms 6 yrs, Shizee Arabians 10 yrs, Ewing Arabians 10 yrs, Morgan Arabians 10 yrs, Gattis paint horses 10 yrs, Judy Wiess Appaloosa's 17 yrs, Mid-Evil Times dinner theater 6 yrs and for several veterinarians, Dr. James Grable, Dr. Shane Files, Dr. Scott Hamilton, Dr John Sieler.
Qualifications: I worked as a professional farrier for over 35 years. While caring for all of my clients horses I also earned a Master Farrier Certification from the Brotherhood of Working Farriers Assoc. and a Registered Journeyman Certificate from The Guild of Professional Farriers. I also became a Certification tester for both of these Associations. In 1994 I was awarded Tester of the year honors in the B.W.F.A. That year I was also appointed the head of Certification.
Education: I earned my High School Diploma from Canton High School, Canton Michigan in 1973. I then attended Michigan School of Horseshoeing earning my diploma that fall. I continued my education with The Laminitis Symposium in 1993, 94, 95, 96, 97. Then in 1994 I attended 2 Bob marshal clinics on forging. Then 2 Denny Young clinics making hand made shoes. I attended 5 American Farriers Assoc. conventions. % International Hoof Care Summits in Cincinnati, Ohio 2006, 08,09, 10, 11 and I am still continuing my education in horseshoeing to date.
Other Experience: I shod horses at these farms, Sean Lake Ranch-22 yrs, Grand Cypress Resorts-8 yrs, Ashmore Equestrian Center 10 yrs, Barefoot Stable 9 yrs, Sean Filley 18 yrs, Sean Lake Ranch 20 yrs, Quarter Till Farms 6 yrs, Shizee Arabians 10 yrs, Ewing Arabians 10 yrs, Morgan Arabians 10 yrs, Gattis paint horses 10 yrs, Judy Wiess Appaloosa's 17 yrs, Mid-Evil Times dinner theater 6 yrs and for several veterinarians, Dr. James Grable, Dr. Shane Files, Dr. Scott Hamilton, Dr John Sieler.
L. Daniel Grover, Technical Advisor
I have an extensive career in sales, management, marketing and as an investment consultant.
For over 29 years I have been in the consultant business for investments, risk management, claims management. A district manager for combined insurance companies doing both residential and commercial accounts. A customer support/consultant for Brink’s Technologies and a direct and retail sales consultant for Comcast and Cingular.
My professional experience in the corporate world and marketing field makes me a invaluable asset and I am proud to be a board member to this organization.
For over 29 years I have been in the consultant business for investments, risk management, claims management. A district manager for combined insurance companies doing both residential and commercial accounts. A customer support/consultant for Brink’s Technologies and a direct and retail sales consultant for Comcast and Cingular.
My professional experience in the corporate world and marketing field makes me a invaluable asset and I am proud to be a board member to this organization.
Tanya Walters, Board Member
I am a registered CNA and mother of two wonderful children.
