FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Thriving Tides Therapy is a dream come true! Since 2007, I’ve been building my skills to found and develop this program that will eventually serve our community through as many Recreational Therapy modalities as possible. I can’t wait to see what the future holds!

REGISTERED QUARTER HORSE

Born in 2009, Remi joined SLTRC in 2021! Remi is owned by Thriving Tides Therapy.

REGISTERED QUARTER HORSE

Born in 2008, Tailspin joined Thriving Tides Therapy in 2022! Tailspin is owned by Aubrey Boerema.

PERCHERON

Born in 1999, Belle joined Thriving Tides Therapy in 2021! Belle is owned by Stony Lake Stables.

APPALOOSA QUARTER HORSE

Born in 1999, Miss joined Thriving Tides Therapy in 2016! Miss is owned by Stony Lake Stables.

QUARTER HORSE

Born in 1998, Honey joined Thriving Tides Therapy in 2020! Honey is owned by Stony Lake Stables.

PERCHERON

Born in 2005, Luke joined Thriving Tides Therapy in 2023! Luke is owned by Stony Lake Stables.

MINIATURE PAINT

Born in 2019, Amber joined Thriving Tides Therapy in 2023! Amber is owned by Stony Lake Stables.

MINIATURE APPALOOSA

Born in 2022, Butch joined Thriving Tides Therapy in 2023! Butch is owned by Stony Lake Stables.

MINIATURE HORSE

Born in 2002, Tucker joined Thriving Tides Therapy in 2021! Tucker is owned by Stony Lake Stables.

MINIATURE PAINT

Born in 2013, Peaches joined Thriving Tides Therapy in 2022! Peaches is owned by Stony Lake Stables.

PRESIDENT

Being on the Thriving Tides Therapy board means that I get to support an organization that I believe in as well as helping with the growth of an organization that is doing amazing things for its community. Aubrey has done a fantastic job and I look forward to collaborating with her and the rest of the board this coming year!

VICE PRESIDENT

Karah Ley is a Project Coordinator at The Arc Michigan/Michigan Alliance for Families. She has a master's in social work. Karah has been working in the field of disability advocacy for over 6 years and has worked in a variety of roles and sectors, including case management, public agencies and nonprofits. In addition to her professional experience, Karah is also inspired daily by her brother, Steffan, who lived with multiple developmental disabilities. Being his sibling is what led her to this field and ultimately supporting Thriving Tides Therapy.

SECRETARY

I am looking forward to continuing our research efforts to expand our applications for future grants, so we can continue to provide quality care for our current and future clients.

TREASURER

Jeff owns Stony Lake Stables with his wife Nancy, and they have been a part of the program since it’s conception! Jeff has served on the board from the beginning and leases our facilities, cares for our equines, and takes care of our finances as an Accountant.

MEMBER

What gets me excited about our program is our students. Working with them each week and seeing how incredibly strong and brave they are is a real blessing. They bring all of us so much joy.

MEMBER

I first got involved with horses and therapy in the 1990’s when it was such a positive influence in my daughter Sydney’s life. As it was then, I am involved with Thriving Tides Therapy because it is gratifying to see the good being done and the pure joy of the clients. Additionally, the dedication of Aubrey as well as the others involved in the program, assure the program will be surrounded by enthusiasm and creativity.

MEMBER

Natalie has been a part of our program for two years! She volunteers with clients, ensures our equines get love and extra attention, and is a force in our community, telling everyone about our program.