Meet the Team

Executive Director
Denise LaRoche
Professionally she is a scheduler for Alene Candles in Milford, NH. In the community, Denise serves the Town of Surry as both a Supervisor of the Checklist and Town Auditor. Denise has been a CASA for over 7 years. She also has 20+ years of riding and working with horses. Denise is currently in the process of obtaining her PATH Therapeutic Riding Instructor Certification. Denise has three adult children as well as 3 horses and a dog Annie.
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President
Peter Powers
Professionally, Peter is the Controller for G. S. Precision, Inc. in Brattleboro VT. Peter has extensive background experience with non-profits working at World Learning in Brattleboro VT, The Student Conservation Association in Charlestown NH as well as 18 years with the Boy Scouts. Peter loves woodworking and camping and he is a horse dad.

Program Manager - Instructor
Becki Marrero
Becki has been a PATH Intl. certified therapeutic riding instructor since 2021 and has worked with other programs in many different roles since 2016. Professionally, Becki is the Administrative Operations Coordinator at Antioch University New England. She has a background as an emergency services dispatcher and volunteer special education advocate. Becki enjoys spending time with her horse, Rose, and her dog, Nala, or baking some yummy treats when she is not teaching.

Instructor
Alissa Picard
Alissa Picard graduated from St. Andrews University with a Bachelors in Therapeutic Horsemanship and a Minor in Psychology. While at St. Andrews she rode on the Huntseat Equestrian Team and taught lessons to clients varying in age and disabilities. She currently works as a full time Behavioral Technician providing ABA Therapy for children with Autism. Alissa enjoys seeing the progress of all of her riders and clients and making fun games to play during lessons.