About Us

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At Equine Connections, LLC, our mission is to create a community that fosters healing, growth & connections.

We are located in the heart of Gilbert, Arizona. Due to the sensitive nature of some of our programs, if you would like to visit us, please schedule a time by sending an email to equineconnectionsllc@gmail.com .

Equine Connections, LLC. is a full-service boarding facility. We also offer a variety of equine assisted learning programs and services led by compassionate professionals. 

Owner & Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning, Virginia has dreamed of living and working with horses since she was a little girl. Her professional experience as a Social Worker and her passion for horses drove her to follow her dream and share it with the world through the creation of Equine Connections, LLC. 

Virginia and Equine Connections, LLC. are on a mission share the joy and relief that the human and horse connection brings. 

Virginia works both in the barn and behind the scenes to make Equine Connections a safe and productive environment for fellow horse-lovers. She uses her knowledge and experience in health care and civil service. Virginia is a certified riding instructor and barrel racing champion who loves to share her skills and experience with others through lessons and volunteerism. 

Instructor, With several years of experience training horses, Bri has a love for mustangs & owns one herself named Katori.  You can find Bri in the arena with Katori sharing with students her passion for horses.  Bri helps her students find confidence in themselves & the horses they ride.  She also assists around the barn with feeding, caring & legging up the school horses.

Instructor, Katie has years of training experience teaching lessons & barrel racing.  She is off to veterinary school in Tucson, and will continue to teach lessons with us on the weekends.  Katie has experience teaching beginner to intermediate riders develop not only their riding ability, but also their love & connection with the horses. 

LPC, Yoga Instructor (RYT-200), Neal Holden is a professional clinical therapist and registered yoga teacher with a strong connection to nature. Neal became curious about yoga because it is a therapeutic practice recommended by leaders in the trauma therapy field. The connection was immediate, leading him to complete a 200-hour yoga teacher training so that he can help others experience the benefits of yoga practice. Being able to practice outdoors helps people connect to themselves and the world around them. Rather than simply living in the world, we connect as part of the world. To help as many people as possible, classes include variations to make them accessible to most fitness levels. Each class allows you to tailor your own experience as you balance the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits you need that day.

Social Worker & Certified Life Coach, We know that raising kids is rewarding AND tough, and we believe in supporting the whole family unit. If you are looking for support and growth in any area of your life, (parenting, marriage, friendships, career, etc.) you can reach out to Renee' Tumolo for 1:1 coaching. If you are interested in building healthier relationships for a happier life, schedule a coaching session with Renee' at www.reneetumolo.com

Barn Dogs, Elsy and Hank are our resident barn hounds. They are brother and sister and although they are big, they are gentle and they have been trained to greet you politely. 

While you may find the dogs roaming the property, most of the time they come out by invitation only. 

If you see Elsy and Hank, feel free to give them some love, they accept belly rubs!

Barn Dogs, Elsy and Hank are our resident barn hounds. They are brother and sister and although they are big, they are gentle and they have been trained to greet you politely. 

While you may find the dogs roaming the property, most of the time they come out by invitation only. 

If you see Elsy and Hank, feel free to give them some love, they accept belly rubs!