The People

  • Cheryl Halter

    Hi there! I’m Cheryl. I am one of the Certified Equine Specialists at Rì Beag Refuge.  I have over 10 years experience owning, working with and training horses. The past few years I’ve focused on Positive Reinforcement training and groundwork, which is a perfect fit for our Eagala Model. I’m a mom of three, GiGi of five and guardian to three bigs and one little horses!

  • Liz Buck

    I have been working with horses for 40 years. I have my own business, Horses with Heart, teaching natural horsemanship lessons, matching the right horse to the right human and training horses for my clients. I am an EAGALA Certified Equine Therapist and am committed to working with mental health therapists and my team of horses offering nontraditional therapy for people.

Alli Piocos

Hey y’all! Alli here. I am the head of the Horse Powered Reading program. My background is in education and I currently hold my Illinois teaching license for Elementary Education, Special Education K-6, and Reading Specialist. I am am mama to two biological kiddos and many foster children who have come through our home. I have a passion for alternative learning, animals, and being outdoors which is why I am so excited to share our Horse Powered Reading Program.

The Horses

  • Bucky

  • Mal

  • Layla

  • Scarlett