Our Team

Gerri Groshong

Gerri has been working with humans and horses off and on her whole life. Through the life-changing results seen in her daughter and others, she pursued certifications to help enrich the lives of others through equine experiences.

Gerri is a certified facilitator in:

  • Equine Facilitated Learning

  • Horse-Powered Reading and Math

    • Dr. Michelle Pickel PhD. HPR, HPM

  • FBEAP (Faith Based Equine Assisted Philosophy)

  • Certified Through Trauma A & B Recovery - Stable Prayer

    • Elaine Davis of Unbridled Faith

  • Trauma and Abuse Recovery

    • Door of Hope Ministires

Risa Melton

Risa is a 37 year veteran teacher of Olathe Schools. With her master’s degree in educational technology, she taught in elementary and middle school and was a technology coach for the district. Working with Spirit Wind gives Risa the opportunity to combine her love of teaching children with her own childhood dream of working with horses.