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Welcome, Rachel Turrito
Chinook Horses welcomes Rachel Turitto to our Board of Directors. Our board members are trusted stewards of Chinook Horses.
Jan 24


Welcome Grace Metropoulos
Chinook Horses welcomes Grace to our Board of Directors. We rely on our Board of Directors, their wisdom, experience, and heart guide our mission.
Jan 24


Meet Amy J. Crook: The Newest Equine Facilitator at Chinook Horses
Chinook Horses is excited to welcome Amy J. Crook, MS, LMFT, as our latest addition to the team of dedicated equine facilitators. With a...
Jul 25, 2024


Meet Jennifer Indreland: A Pillar of Support for Chinook Horses
Meet Jennifer Indreland: A Pillar of Support for Chinook Horses
Jul 25, 2024


Introducing Josh Hale: Our Newest Board Member
A new face is stepping up to join the board of Chinook Horses, bringing with him a wealth of local knowledge and a deep-seated dedication...
Mar 29, 2024


End of Year Letter from the Executive Director
I am sitting at my desk on this beautiful, unseasonably warm day and I am filled with gratitude. It feels like there are too many...
Nov 27, 2023


Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Chinook Horses provide? Chinook Horses offers equine-facilitated activities and therapy. Our specialized team,...
Nov 27, 2023


Meet our New Development Associate: Azlynne Shellman
Chinook Horses warmly welcomes Azlynne Shellman as our new Development Associate. Azlynne, a Colorado native with a background in Social...
Nov 27, 2023


Meet our New Board Member: Neil Beyer
Neil’s community involvement is extensive. He spearheads the Midtown Community Collaborative Task Force and instructs the HUD Certified...
Aug 28, 2023


Donor Corner: Adam Decker
In our latest Donor Spotlight, we are excited to introduce you to Adam Decker, a dedicated individual who has been making a significant...
Aug 28, 2023


Donor Corner: Kris Carpenter
Kris Carpenter, founder and owner of Sanctuary Spa & Salon and The Joy of Living, can’t remember when she first became friends with...
May 23, 2023


Staff Spotlight: Congratulations, Dr. Andrew Pearson!
If you or your child is a client at Chinook Horses, you may have seen Andrew over the past few months at the barn as he was working on...
May 23, 2023
“I Got My Son Back”: Alba’s Story
Alba describes her son as an old soul. From the time he was little, he was sweet and loving, and a “big hugger.” But as the pandemic wore...
Jun 28, 2022


Meet Our New Board Members – Adam, Cortney, and Abbey!
Welcome Adam, Cortney, and Abbey to our Board! Adam Decker N/A Sales Manager, Briggs Distributing Co. He is married to his wonderful...
Jun 28, 2022


A Labor of Love
During a therapy session, 14-year-old Stephanie was asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”, she immediately responded with “I...
Mar 2, 2022


Giving Back For A Brighter Future
Susan Edwards, a native of Montana, has been a supporter of Chinook Horses since the inception of the organization. Susan met Abigail,...
Mar 2, 2022


Meet Our New Board Members!
Welcome to our Board, Cassie and Ericka! Cassie Crookston VP, Opportunity Bank Her passion is with animals, especially horses. She spent...
Nov 9, 2021
Our Research
Last year, we completed our report on the research done in collaboration with the Billings Public Schools and University of Mary, Dept....
Jun 21, 2021


Pony Update: The Fortin Four
Abigail has been working with horse handlers Emilie Stricker and Lael Berner since early We are thrilled to report that Schmoozle and...
Jun 18, 2021
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