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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."

 

 

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

 

Freddie Cogburn is one of our equine specialists.  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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ashley Symington

University of Tennessee Intern

 

Ashley has her bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation services from the University of Maine at Farmington where she graduated magna cum laude in 2006.  She has worked at two different wilderness therapy programs, and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in mental health counseling at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sara Roth

Equine Specialist

 

Sara Roth has many years of experience with horses, including riding, competition showing, training horses, managing barns and teaching others to ride.  She began working at Mane Support in the barn August of 2008.  After getting her EAGALA certification in May 2009, she became an Equine Specialist, as well as the Barn Manager. 

 

Sara is working on a degree in Psychology at the University of Tennessee.  In her spare time she enjoys playing with her three dogs and two horses, one of which is Kadar, pictured with Sara.  When asked why she chooses to work with horses, Sara said, “Horses have done so much for me in my life.  I love being able to share this gift with others.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Janelle Nimer

Counselor, LCSW

Janelle Nimer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  She has done clinical social work since 2005. After moving to Knoxville, Tennessee from Salt Lake City, Utah in 2006, Janelle started working on her Ph.D. in Social Work. She has a passion using animals to assist with therapy. She returned to school to study Animal-Assisted Therapies.  Most of her experience is with dogs and dolphins, but since she came to Tennessee she has a growing love for horses. 

Janelle worked three years in veterinary social work at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine.  She began volunteering at Mane Support in July 2009.  In December 2009, she started working for Mane Support once she was certified with EAGALA. 

Janelle has a loving fiancé and two Labrador retrievers. She and her fiancé enjoy snowmobiling, wakeboarding, scuba diving, four-wheeling, seeing new places, and spending time with their dogs.

 

 

 

 

Natalie Egeland

Military Support and Volunteer Coordinator

 

Natalie Egeland is one of our newest members and is a recent graduate of Maryville College where she obtained a BA degree in psychology. She is our volunteer and military support group coordinator. She became aware of Mane Support and it’s mission while being an intern student for Mane Support. Horses were Natalie’s first love as she has been working with and riding horses since she was six years old. Natalie is recently married and her husband is currently on his second tour to Iraq. 

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