Mission & Values | Facility | Directors | Management & Staff | Horses
For nearly 40 years, NCEFT has helped thousands of children and adults with special needs move beyond their boundaries through the healing powers of the horse, the skills of dedicated professionals and volunteers, and the commitment of caring families. Internationally recognized as a leader in the field, NCEFT offers Hippotherapy, Therapeutic Riding and a wide range of equine-assisted activities at its beautiful 12-acre facility in Woodside, California. NCEFT is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation and depends upon the upon the generous contributions of our donors to maintain the excellence of our facility and programs.
Mission Statement
NCEFT is dedicated to helping people with special needs reach beyond their boundaries through equine-assisted therapies, education, and research.
Statement of Values and Code of Ethics
- Commitment to excellence, accountability and maintaining the public trust
- Respect for the worth and dignity of all individuals
- Inclusiveness and social justice
- Respect for pluralism and diversity
- Responsible stewardship of resources, transparency, integrity and honesty
- Respect for and responsible stewardship of the horses that serve NCEFT
Our Facility
The NCEFT facility includes a fully restored 1920 dairy barn with additional paddocks to accommodate over 50 horses. Two arenas with state-of-the-art footing and an Outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapy Clinic supports year-round programs.
NCEFT leases approximately 30 stalls/paddocks on the upper level of the property to members of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Mounted Search and Rescue Team www.smcmsar.org and Bayhill EquiSport Therapy and Rehabilitation Center www.bayhillequine.com . These two organizations complement the proud statement:
“Every square foot of the NCEFT property is utilized for healing and hope
for individuals, families and horses. “
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Board of Directors
- C. Budd Colby, Ph.D., Biomedical Consultant
- Al Filice, Property Development Executive
- Gregg Munks, County Law Enforcement
- Jenny C. Smith, Entrepreneur
- Casey Terribilini, DC, Chair, Healthcare Provider
- Ed Begun, Vice Chair, Business Executive
- Peter Caraher, Dad
- Raymond “Dee” Tolles, Member Executive Committee, Financial Institution Executive
- Larry Pelzner, Accountant/Small Business Owner
- Nicole Buttitta, HR executive
- Helen Calverley, Attorney, Compliance Officer
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Management and Staff
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Barbara Heine |
Chris Swan, MPT, ATC |
Executive Director |
In Loving Memory |
Program Director |
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Bonnie MacCurdy |
Development Director |
Administrative Manager |
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Carriage Driving Instructor |
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Advanced Therapeutic Riding
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Instructor, Certified Interactive
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Vaulting Instructor |
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NARHA Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor,
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Volunteer Coordinator |
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Our Horses and Their Friends
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Ben |
Sebastian |
Dakota |
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Java |
Valentine |
Jazzy |
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