The Riverwood family is made up of many talented individuals, begining with our exceptional volunteers, parents, board of directors and
of course our amazing stable of horses. All of these people and animals draw inspiration, guidance and most of all leadership
from our amazing staff.
Susan Hubbard ~ Executive Director/Founder
- 40 years riding/horse experience
- Graduate-Averett University
- Graduate-Memorial Hospital School of Nursing-Danville, VA
- Instructor for riding: Mary Baldwin College, Bridgewater College, and James Madison University
- RN
- PATH Intl. certified instructor
Laura Pallavicini ~ Program Director/Instructor
- 30+ years riding/horse experience
- Graduate-UNC-Chapel Hill
- BS Psychology, Specializing in Child and Family Development
- Member of the IHSA, UNC Equestrian Team, Level 3/4 Parelli Student
- EAGALA Certified Equine Specialist
- Professional experience working with foster care families and children/adolescents with severe mental/emotional traumas and behavioral disorders
- PATH Intl. certified instructor, former N.C. State Chairperson for PATH Intl.
Kathylyn Barnhill, PT ~ Owner of Kids In Motion Therapy Services
- PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
- 10+ years horse/riding experience
- 26 years Physical Therapy experience with children and adults
- Graduate U Mass-Lowell with BS in Physical Therapy
- Member PATH Intl. and AHA (American Hippotherapy Association)
- Level II PATH Intl. registered therapist
- Parent of a son with special needs
Cindy Martin ~ Registered Instructor
- 13 years riding/horse experience
- Volunteer work with The Downtown School, Junior Achievement and Red Cross
- Administrative work in public relations
- PATH Intl. (formerly NARHA) Region 3 Representative from 2002 – 2005
- PATH Intl. certified instructor
Angie Redding ~ Registered Instructor
- 35 years riding/horse experience
- Owner of October Farms, LLC
- Graduate Forsyth Technical Community College - AAS Information Systems with a concentration in programming
- Graduate Winston-Salem State University - BA Psychology with a concentration in cognition; current student in the BS Nursing program at Winston Salem State University – Class of 2012
- American Riding Instructors Association Certified Instructor
- Certified National Open Horse Show Judge
- Certified Special Olympics Coach
- Certified 4-H Equine Program Leader
- Certified Regional Equine Information Network Volunteer
- PATH Intl. certified instructor
Kyle Petty ~ Barn and Facilities Manager
- Guilford College
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- 33 years with Sharpe Images in the graphics and marketing business
- PATH Intl. certified instructor
Bree Hendrick ~ Development Director
- 25 years horse experience
- Graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, Member of UNC-CH Equestrian Team and IHSA
- Certificate in Non-Profit Management
- Member United States Equestrian Federation
- Member North Carolina Hunter/Jumper Association
- Member United States Hunter/Jumper Association
- PATH Intl. certified instructor
Liz Baldwin ~ Farm Staff
- 27 years riding experience
- Graduate- Maplebrook School, Amenia, NY
- Volunteer Experience: Humane Society, Meals on Wheels, SECU Family House, Candle Tea
Jamie Garrido ~ Farm Staff
- Several years as a Riverwood volunteer
- Loves the arts and a member of high school color guard, drama, improv, and tech crew club, but even more so she loves being at Riverwood
- Began working on weekends to care for the horses and stables in the fall of 2010
- Plans to go to school to study anesthesiology
Abby Greve ~ Farm Staff
- Several years as a Riverwood volunteer
- Other interests include Parkour and Mixed Martial Arts