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CONNECTED HORSE

Programs for People Affected by Dementia

Rocklin, CA   |  www.connectedhorse.org

Mission

MISSION
The Connected Horse offers human and horse connection and engagement programs, tools and products that encourage and support individuals living with dementia diagnoses, care partners and professionals.

We are focused on offering equine guided workshops that support people affected by dementia.
CORE BELIEFS
We believe that the essence of each human being is inside each of us until we die. We will always look for ways to reach, connect and find meaning for those we serve.

We believe that animals have a lot to teach us and can provide us with valuable insights into our own healing process and purpose.

We believe that the human-horse connection is especially powerful and offers those affected by dementia opportunities to experience clarity, strength and healing.

Ruling year info

2016

Co-founder, Board Member

Nancy Schier Anzelmo

Co-Founder, Board Member

Paula Hertel

Main address

2351 Sunset Blvd Ste 170-143

Rocklin, CA 95765 USA

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EIN

81-1502726

NTEE code info

Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis (E05)

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Connected Horse Equine Assisted Learning Workshops for People Impacted by Dementia

Connected Horse provides life-affirming, equine-assisted workshops and trainings that inspire connection and engagement for people impacted by dementia together with their care partner. The pathbreaking equine programming is driven by research to improve the lives of those who can attend workshops in person at local barns and those who need programming to come to them at home or in senior communities and day programs. The Connected Horse Training Institute certifies equine facilities to provide Connected Horse workshops to improve the lives of people affected by dementia in a growing number of communities.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Caregivers
Families

The Connected Horse based on research project with the UC Davis School of Medicine, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine, Center for Equine Health. The research in measuring the effects of Equine Guided Engagement Programs on people living with early stage dementia or mild cognitive impairment and their care partners. The participants are involved in a series of three workshops, 15 hours total, working directly with horses including over the fence activities, grooming, leading and observing the horses in the herd.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Parents
Widows and widowers

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How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection

Financials

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CONNECTED HORSE

Board of directors
as of 10/27/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Elke Tekin

Nancy Schier Anzelmo, MSG

Alzheimer's Care and Assoc

Claudia Sonder

DVM

Bernard Wheeler Medley

Esq, retired

Polly Miller

Retired

Elke Tekin

Aging Relations

Paula Hertel, MSW

Senior Living Consult

Elizabeth Landsverk, MD

ElderConsult

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 10/27/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

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