Meet the BSR Founders & Board Members

  • Joani Kissock and Herald

    Joani has been a BSR instructor since the beginning of the program 30 years ago. She is also a clinician, judge, trainer, coach, and instructor. She takes great pride in her students and horses as they continually achieve recognition across the northwestern United States and Canada. She and her husband, Jim, are the owners of Kissock Horse Center.

  • Britt Kissock Robinson

    Bio forthcoming

  • Krissy Kraczkowsky and Cher

    Fearless leader on all things technical. Krissy K. is a compassionate horse person and leads the BSR team through all our organizational and operational details with patience and skill. She has over 18 years of experience in the non-profit sector and enjoys seeing the BSR program grow to serve more children and youth in the community.

  • Katie Clague and Dutch

    Katie grew up at Kissock Horse Center! She, her mother Suzanne, and Dutch have been with the program for years. Katie is a board member and volunteer; she is now studying to be a veterinary technician.

  • Stella Capoccia and Ivy

    Stella has served on the Board of Directors since 2022. She is an epic organizer, idea generator, and program cheerleader.

  • Tawna Thomas

    Tawna has been with Butte Special Riders for almost 23 years and has served on the Board of Directors for 7 years. Tawna helps with all the administrative organizational needs, ensure riders are checked in and have their appropriate forms, and guides the riders through exercises during the summer sessions.

  • Linda Shultz and Jetson

    

Linda has been with Butte Special Riders for many, many years. She helps with all the administrative needs, ensures riders have the appropraite paperwork, and keeps our “front desk” (aka the table in the arena) organized. 

Linda has also sponsored several BSR horses including Jetson and Quinny.

  • Dr. Sara Murray

    Dr. Sara Murray is an occupational therapist who earned her bachelors degree at Montana Tech in Butte, MT and her doctorate in occupational therapy at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND.

    She brings her professional skills and insights to the board. She also keeps us heading in the right direction and as quick to make us all laugh.