Community Leader Kathy Blaine 'Provides A Skill Like No Other'

LOVETTSVILLE, VA — Without community leaders, Loudoun Therapeutic Riding wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

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This submission comes from Joyce Gill, a reader who nominated Kathy Blaine.

How do you know the community leader?

Program Director and a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, PATH Intl., Mentor and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL)

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

Kathy was involved with the original pilot program for therapeutic riding in VA. She was instrumental in LTR earning accreditation for the NARHA, now known as PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International). Kathy has been with LTR for over 30 years and her guidance and support has connected special needs individuals, Veterans, Seniors and At-Risk youths with the healing power of horses. She works tirelessly in all facets of LTR and is the kindest, most resourceful woman at LTR and within the community. She is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Therapeutic Riding Association of VA (TRAV). Kathy is also the proud Grandmother of 2 adorable babies.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

Kathy has worked tirelessly teaching, guiding and supporting LTR for over 30 years. Her support for our community's special needs individuals, Veterans, Seniors and At-Risk youths teaching them the healing power of horses has empowered, comforted and provided a skill like no other for these special individuals.

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