Some of our Volunteers
Carolyn Sealey
Carolyn Sealey has had a love for horses since the age of 4. She began riding at 12 and became owner of her first horse, Tela, in 1990. Tela was green when she first got her and Carolyn took great pleasure in training her. She rescued Tara, a sweet Arab mare and beloved companion of Tela, 6 years ago. At PHH, you will often find Carolyn working as official "PHH Photographer", as well as grooming, riding, and helping with general administrative tasks. She most enjoys the immediate relaxation one feels at the barn working with the rescues.
Kristen Brown
Kristin's love for horses began the same way it does for so many young girls - virtually out of the womb. Her father owned two horses when she was young and she took English riding lessons for several years. For a while after this, she was rarely afforded the opportunity to be around horses until one year ago when she discovered Gretchen & People Helping Horses online. Kristin volunteers weekly in the barn grooming, helping at the shows, and just loving on the rescue horses.
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Lilia and Stefanie Hargreaves
Lilia Hargreaves appreciates all that city life has to offer, including a stellar soccer league, tap dance classes, and yoga. But she really lives for the weekends when she escapes to Arlington and the lovely company of her many equine friends. Her favorite horse by far is Mystic, though you’ll find that each one of her Breyer model horses bears the name of one of the rescue horses she’s had the immense pleasure to groom, lead, and love. She’s very grateful for the opportunity to participate in such a special endeavor and would like to thank all of those associated with People Helping Horses for their patience, knowledge, and kindness. A freelance editor and writer, Stefanie Hargreaves has always loved horses, though it’s been years since she owned one of her own. When her daughter suggested that they volunteer with rescued horses, Stefanie happily looked into local opportunities. The pair eventually found there way to People Helping Horses and they couldn’t be happier. As for favorites? Well, if pressed, Stefanie would say Tia. Or maybe Raven. No, wait, make that Howdy. Or perhaps Lily? Let’s just say it’s a good thing she lives in Seattle where the neighbors frown on grazing horses in the backyard.
Matt Sealey
Matt Sealey has been raised around horses all his life. He attains many of his community service hours for school by volunteering with People Helping Horses. Matt helps by grooming and working the shows, but he most enjoys being able to come up and ride.