Congratulations to Kate Davis McKelvy of Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center in Windham, Maine. The long-time instructor has been named Region 1 Instructor of the Year by PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International).
She’s been a certified instructor for 13 years and has worked at RTT for more than 10 years where she teaches people with disabilities, organizes educational clinics, and mentors instructors-in-training.
“Kate’s award is an achievement that speaks highly of her commitment to her clients, volunteers, and horses and reflects positively on her work at Riding To The Top,” said Sarah Bronson, Executive Director of RTT. “
Region I includes Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.
RTT will recognize Kate’s commitment and contribution to their programs and the therapeutic riding world during their 6th annual Triple B – Boots Band and BBQ fundraising event at the farm on October 19th.
A lifelong horsewoman, who taught in Colorado before starting at RTT, McKelvy lives in Freeport.