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Meet our highly educated staff.
Meet our highly educated staff.
Exceptional Equestrians of the Missouri Valley holds itself accountable to the highest standards in Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT). We employ a team of highly dedicated, educated and experienced instructors. All of our instructors are certified with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH Int'l) and maintain rigorous continuing education coursework in the areas of working with people with special needs, and horsemanship.
Click or tap the arrow next to each staff member's name to learn more about them.
Lindsay Mohr
Executive Director
Lindsay Mohr
Executive Director
Lindsay started out in therapeutic riding as a volunteer nearly 25 years ago. She's been an Advanced Certified Riding Instructor since 2004. Lindsay wears a number of hats for the program, from teaching to grant writing to fundraising. Lindsay has been with Exceptional Equestrians since 2004. Outside of the barn, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her daughters, Finley and Cecelia, and her husband, Matt.
You can reach Lindsay at Lindsay@eemv.org
Abby Oloff
Instructor
Abby Oloff
Instructor
Abby joined Exceptional Equestrians in 2023 when she moved to Missouri from Montana. She became a PATH Int'l Certified Instructor in the 2018, and has worked with veterans and their families. In her spare time, Abby enjoys exploring St. Louis with her husband, Noah, and traveling to visit family all over the country!
You can reach Abby at abby@eemv.org
Dayna Baynes
Program Manager
Dayna Baynes
Program Manager
EE is excited to welcome back Dayna Baynes! Dayna was an intern with Exceptional Equestrians back in 2011 and worked with us in 2012. She returned to the program in the Fall of 2017 and is now our Program Manager. Dayna is a PATH Int'l Registered Therapeutic Riding Instructor and has a passion for working with clients. She's an extremely experienced rider with training in every discipline from barrel racing to fox hunting! When not at EE, Dayna enjoys spending time with her husband, Casey, her son Waylon and all of her animals, including her mare Reisling and her soon-to-be therapy pig Petunia!
You can reach Dayna at dayna@eemv.org
Amanda Arnold
Instructor
Amanda Arnold
Instructor
Amanda has been volunteering with Exceptional Equestrians since 2013. She became a PATH Int'l Certified Instructor in the summer of 2017. In her spare time she enjoys photography and hanging out with her family, friends, and pets, Felix (cat), Tas (dog), and Mowanza (dog).
You can reach Amanda at amanda@eemv.org
Stephanie Schmittler
Facility Manager
Stephanie Schmittler
Facility Manager
Stephanie has been involved with Exceptional Equestrians since 2008. She is a conscientious, patient instructor who brings out the very best in her students.
Stephanie has earned her PATH Registered Instructor Certification in 2014. Along with teaching, Stephanie manages the care of our equines. She holds a degree in Liberal Arts from ECC. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with her husband, Ben.
You can reach Stephanie at Stephanie@eemv.org
Current Barn Aides:
Sarah Summers
Makaylah Regot
Caeligh Knoblauch
Amelia Angeles
Jacob Mittendorf
Job Openings
Job Openings
Come join us to help changing lives, and work in a relaxed, friendly and fun environment with horses, cats and our amazing clients!
Job Title: Part-Time Instructor
Reports to: Executive Director
Job Summary:
Exceptional Equestrians of the Missouri Valley is seeking a PATH Int'l CTRI to teach therapeutic riding sessions to our amazing clients. EE participants are ages 2 and up and have a wide variety of diagnosis and goals. This instructor will teach Saturday morning and early afternoons. Additional days may be available up to 30 hours as is mutually agreeable.
Key Responsibilities:
Instruct Clients
Up to 30 hours per week
Complete documentation and client notes
Design lesson plans for assigned clients
Assist with scheduling clients
Assist with volunteer training
Manage volunteers within assigned classes
Assist with fundraisers as needed
Assist with schooling/training of horses as assigned
Assist with equine care as assigned including, but not limited to:
Feeding
Veterinary tasks
Barn maintenance
Exceptional Equestrians of the Missouri Valley is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team and contributing to our mission of empowering individuals through equine-assisted services.
Hours and salary are negotiable. Work hours are on-site. Some evenings and weekends are required.
For more information, please contact lindsay@eemv.org.
Job Title: Barn Aide
Reports to: Facility Manager
Job Summary:
Exceptional Equestrians is currently accepting resumes for Barn Aides. This is a paid position that assists with feeding the horses and preparing them for lessons. Applicants must be at least 16, have reliable transportation and be able to handle the horses without supervision. Shifts available will include mornings and afternoons, evenings and weekends. Ability to work independently is crucial. Schedules are flexible with between 6 to 15 hours available weekly. Pay rate begins at minimum wage. Please contact Stephanie at Stephanie@eemv.org for more information or call the office at 636-390-2141.
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