Joy Jones
- Co-founder of SOAR arena therapeutic riding
- President of SOAR
- PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
- CTRS. Certified Therapeutic Recreational specialist
Joy Graduated from Texas State in 2018 with a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation. Prior to her degree, she received her PATH certification in 2015. She has over 5 years of professional experience in Therapeutic Horseback Riding with SOAR and has been riding and showing horses since she was a child. She specializes in western riding events and has competed In Barrel Racing and received world championships in AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association) and NSBA (National Snaffle Bit association) in western riding events.
She loves seeing people connect to their horse partners and overcome obstacles. She loves anything outdoors and always looks forward to her next ride. She lives in San Marcos with her husband Robert.
Joanna Underwood
- Co-founder of SOAR arena therapeutic riding
- VP of SOAR
- PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
- CTRS. Certified Therapeutic Recreational specialist
Joanna is a graduate from Texas State University with a bachelor's in recreation administration with an emphasis in Therapeutic recreation. She has served various counties through community recreation therapy and aquatic therapy. Joanna is also certified through PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International).
Joanna is the vice president at SOAR, and has thoroughly enjoyed the last 6 years working as a family non-profit center to serve her community.
Caitlin klaerner
- PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Caitlin graduated with a Bachelor's degree of Science in Nursing in 2019 from Texas Tech University. She has 20 years experience with horses specializing in English hunter jumper riding events. She is currently a registered nurse but has been working hard at her PATH certification in the past year.
Caitlin's favorite thing about her job is getting to witness horses as an outlet for her clients. "No matter the day they are having or the diagnoses they face, the horses always have a way of making everyday better". She loves to run and spend time with her four dogs. She currently lives in Dripping Springs with her husband and their daughter Oakleigh.
Riley Jones
- Social Media and Website Director
- Photographer
Riley Jones, has worked with kids with varying disabilities for over 9 years. She was a preschool teacher for 3 years, with a skill set in early childhood development. She has a part time photography business. She has media experience for over 5years now.
Riley's love of horses has grown exponentially with her time here at SOAR. She has enjoyed applying her experience to our clients seeing them connect with our instructors and horse partners. She enjoys playing board games and spending time with her friends and family. Riley lives in San Marcos with her husband Wesley and son Tobias.