Dave

Dave serves as the President of CVHR.

Annette

With 16 years on the board, Annette is committed to providing a safe haven for animals and people. She wears many hats at the rescue: horse trainer, riding instructor, program director and more. Annette has always had a passion for horses and feels blessed to aid in their rescue & rehabilitation - giving them a chance to heal and trust again. 

Karen

A lifelong resident of the Coachella Valley, Karen Stone serves in the capacity of Treasurer and supports the rescue in any way she can.  As an adoptive parent she witnesses the joy daily that these magnificent animals can bring to a family. 

Rebecca

Rebecca grew up on a farm in Maine. She brings a lifetime of horsemanship experience to the team as well as administrative savvy. The horse rescue has literally saved her life and she strives to give back as best she can. 

Stevi

A registered nurse and lifelong animal lover, Stevi is a devoted ambassador of the rescue. She is devoted to bringing awareness to the community, getting people involved, and finding ways to raise money to support the ranch. 

Greg

As veteran of the Navy, Greg's interest in being involved and supporting fellow members of his community led him to CVHR three years ago where he fell in love with the horses. CVHR deepened his passion to be with Vets both on the ranch and in his own activism with Vets for Vets.

Janet

Janet, a six-time Emmy award-winning TV  journalist, certified nutritional consultant, and author, helps the rescue in so many ways including volunteering, sponsoring, emceeing fundraisers, and more. With her passion for the horses and love of giving back, she finds that CVHR is one of her favorite places to be. 

Liliana

As a retired mental health professional and a life-long animal lover, Liliana is a true believer in the mutual healing power of the animal/human connection. She fully supports the mission and important work of CVHR and is proud to be part of this organization.

Brian

Brian is an IT professional with over 30 years of experience who runs his own business in the Coachella Valley area. 
Brian helps CVHR with computer issues and is a great networker.

Karen

In her business Vidolci, Karen creates video greeting cards that became a desire to show people they could create their own, and thereby control their own content. Karen creates beautiful videos for us that help promote awareness and funding for the rescue!

Paul

From IT to finance to filmmaker: Paul has transitioned from a “now what” career choice back to his first love of making videos in his business Vidolci. Paul creates beautiful videos for us that help promote awareness and funding for the rescue!

Cherie

Born and raised in the Coachella Valley, and a local Office Manager. Cherie volunteers at the ranch in any capacity that is needed and co-sponsors one of our rescues (Clay).  She is a true advocate of how the experience of unconditional love for our rescues and the dedication of our team can be life-changing!

Analyse

Analyse, raised in rural California, is a homeschool mom to two children & a special needs advocate. 

This hippie heart has a passion and calling for animals, children and teaching. With an MBA in business and marketing and being blessed by a child with a disability, she has a drive and calling to make a difference in children’s education.