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Tara Hays

Tara Hays

Faith Therapeutic Riding Service

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Tara's work combines: Non-Profit Organizations, Education, and Accomplishing Goals

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Day In The Life

Program Director

I have the privilege of working alongside my equine partners to empower persons with disabilities.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    Stevensville High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Human Development and Family Studies, General

    Colorado State University-Fort Collins

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High School

Bachelor's Degree: Human Development and Family Studies, General

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    First, I grew up with an amazing love for horses.

  • 2.

    Then, I recognized some of my strengths in working with people and the joy I got out of it.

  • 3.

    Then, I worked towards a degree that would put me in a position to assist others.

  • 4.

    Then I discovered therapeutic riding and began to volunteer at a facility.

  • 5.

    I researched and pursued certification that would enable me to work as a professional in the field.

  • 6.

    I continue to pursue higher education to enable me to offer the best assistance I possibly can.

Defining Moments

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • I was married while working towards obtaining my bachelors degree. We have 3 wonderful children and although they are a joy, they do present an obstacle to the pursuit of a degree. I am here as living proof however that it is possible to do so.