"Walk On, Stride On"

 

H.E.A.R.T.s Astride
Handicap Equine Assisted Riding Therapy
 
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Our Officers:
 
Executive Director:
Diana J.C. Gerdes

 

Program Director:

Jennifer Erst
 
President:
Margaret Settle
 
Treasurer:
Kellie Kowalski
 
Volunteer Coordinator:
Beth Murray
 

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About Us

H.E.A.R.T.s Astride was founded in November of 2005 to create a center for therapeutic horseback riding for the handicapped of Mid Missouri.  Located at Germania Stables in Crocker, Missouri,  H.E.A.R.T.s Astride is a separate and non-profit organization that utilizes the facilities and horses already on the premises.  On January 11, 2006, H.E.A.R.T.s Astride  became a North American Riding for the Handicap Association (NARHA) member center. Each member of the staff has completed all required training and certification.  The Executive Director has 20 years of experience training horses and riders.
 

 

 

Contact Us

If you would like to contact the Executive Director for more information, her email address is gerdes@europe.com.  To contact any of the other staff members, click on their name in the "Our Officers" column to the left. 

You may also mail correspondence to:
H.E.A.R.T.s Astride
16250 Hwy 17
Crocker, MO
65452

or phone
573-736-2681
 

 

About our Logo

The H.E.A.R.T.s Astride logo of a little girl on horseback in a simple  heart is actually one of our riders and ponies in silhouette.  Haley is a beautiful little girl with special needs who began riding with Diana Gerdes four years ago.  Through lessons and time with "Molly", the pony Haley rides, she has made wonderful improvements both physically and emotionally.  The heart around Haley and "Molly" represents the love that this organization has for each of its riders as well as the special bonds the riders receive with their horses.
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
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This site last updated 12 November 2007