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Qualifications:

The therapists and equine specialists of Mane Support are certified through EAGALA, Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association.  In addition experience, degrees and certifications are held in the fields of equine training and management, child development and thanatology

Mane Support Staff

Kim Henry
Executive Director
 

As the Founder and Executive Director of Mane Support, working with the families, staff, volunteers and equine counselors is where Kim finds her passion for her life’s work.  Kim has a Masters in Therapeutic Recreation and a Masters in Inclusive Early Childhood Special Education, encompassing 20 plus years with the last 14 years focused on hospice work and the grief and loss issues of children, teens and families.  She is also a Certified Bereavement Facilitator/Specialist with the American Academy of Bereavement, a member of the Association of Death, Education and Counseling (ADEC) where she is certified as a Thanatologist (grief counselor) and has completed her certification as a Trauma Specialist through The Trauma and Loss Institute for Children (TLC).  Kim is a certified level one equine specialist through EAGALA, Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association.  Kim is also the author of Hoof to Heart...a guide to understanding grief, loss and the healing power of the horse.  Check out our Publications page for more details on this great book and how to get one.

 

"Mane Support is not just getting to spend time with horses...that would be a God-given gift within itself.  It was developed and continues to grow as a ministry to reach out to those who are grieving a loss, with the healing power that  horses bring."

 

Erin Green
Equine Specialist

Erin is a certified level one equine specialist through EAGALA and has been with Mane Support since August of 2006.  Erin received her Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Child Development from the University of Tennessee in December 2006 and plans to attend Graduate School at UT in the fall.  She has fourteen years of experience with horses that includes riding, showing, training, and managing farms.

 

 

 

Teresa Cogburn
Equine Specialist

Teresa Cogburn is one of our equine specialist and is an EAGALA certified level one equine specialist.  She and her husband, Freddie, own 316 Farms where Mane Support sessions and training are held.  She started working with horses while being a student at Hiwassee College during her work study program while obtaining a degree in Church Worker Technology.   This planted seed grew while working at Camp Wesley Woods for 20 years.  Her interests include gardening, hiking, working on the farm, and family activities.  She also has a BS degree in Bible Youth Ministry/Christian Education from Johnson Bible College. Teresa views helping people through Mane Support as a privilege and a blessing.
 

 

Freddie Cogburn

Equine Specialist

 

Our newest equine specialist is Freddie Cogburn.  He has completed the first half of his EAGALA level one certification and is looking forward to working with clients, with a special emphasis on men's groups and family sessions.  In addition to his love for horses, Freddie holds an AS degree in Computer Science and  is an Information Services Manager for Clayton Homes.  Freddie and Teresa are the proud parents of two boys, Christopher and Jeremiah.

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