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 is a compassionate horse person and leads the BSR team through all our technical details with patience and skill.

  • Mikey Voeller

    Mikey has been with BSR for 3 years. He is a board member and dedicated volunteer. He keeps us laughing with his good humor.

  • 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 joined BSR last year as a board member. She’s learning the ropes from great leaders.

  • Tawna Thomas

    Tawna has been with Butte Special Riders for almost 20 years. She has served on the board for 5 years. Tawna helps with all the administrative organizational needs and guides the riders through exercises.

  • Linda Shultz and Jetson

    Who loves who more? Linda and Jetson are a great team! 

Linda has been with Butte Special Riders for many years. She helps with all the administrative organizational needs. 

Linda has been Jetson’s sponsor for many years and Jetson knows it- he follows her everywhere.