Maria Kimble, Co-Founder and President

Throughout her life, Maria always worked for the animals: donating, volunteering and taking in those who were homeless. While she would always help any creature in need, the plight of horses captured her heart.

After leaving a successful career in broadcasting and telecommunications, Maria immersed herself in her passion. She has volunteered with several horse rescues, filling various roles from hands on care and rehabilitation to day to day management. She was an active member of the Board of Directors of an organization that took abused and neglected mustangs from horrible circumstances, worked to rehabilitate them and then secure lifetime sanctuary for each, where they will never be faced with abuse or neglect again. Maria personally rehabilitated and cared for 7 out of the dozens of mustangs saved.

Maria was a full time volunteer then employee with Project Horse Empowerment Center, serving as their Director of Equine Wellness. She not only serves animals in need, but humans as well. Maria is a Certified Equine Specialist under the Eagala model, a non-riding equine-assisted psychotheray and learning modality to help humans with their mental health, wellness and growth.

Maria is a Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist and has regularly donated her services to equine rescues and sanctuaries. Maria continues to rescue animals, large and small, and has fostered several interesting beings. She shares her life with her incredibly supportive husband and their handsome gelding who is actively engaged as Maria’s “co-worker”, helping humans through the magic and power of the equine spirit.