Loudoun Therapeutic Riding has named Susan Fiske Koehler as their Executive Director. Koehler previously served as Interim Executive Director. "From the beginning, Susan's commitment to our riders, staff and the horses was evident and we are thrilled that she has agreed to continue as our Executive Director. Her leadership and extensive experience in the non-profit world represent the skill-sets needed to help us continue to serve our riders and to lead us to even greater heights moving forward," explains Reggie Howard, USN Retired, Board Chair, and Director of Government Relations for BAE Systems, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Howard's daughter, Rosie, has been a member of the Loudoun Therapeutic Riding family for more than 10 years.

In 2016, Koehler's skills led to her being selected as a Certified Governance Trainer by BoardSource.

She also serves as a judge for the Center for Nonprofit Advancement's prestigious AIM award for the best managed nonprofit in the DMV area. Susan has served as executive director for 2 other nonprofit organization helping them scale systems and resources to grow programs and mission impact. She also has special expertise in fundraising and revenue development. Among her accomplishments is securing the first million-dollar gift for a conservation nonprofit.

As the oldest therapeutic riding center in Virginia, and the only center in Loudoun County to earn accreditation from the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, Loudoun Therapeutic Riding is celebrating it's 45th Anniversary this year.

Loudoun Therapeutic Riding is a 501(C)3 charitable organization.

Loudoun Therapeutic Riding partners with our horses to create programs that foster a community environment and promote learning, inclusion, respect, and independence. Therapeutic riding is widely recognized as beneficial for people with special needs. Specifically, it helps develop self-awareness and build self-confidence, improve concentration and increase self-discipline, strengthen and relax muscles, and improve posture, while increasing core strength, balance, coordination, and joint mobility. More than 350 children and adults living with physical, emotional, and intellectual disabilities are served annually thanks to the generosity of donors, a staff of 10, a herd of 14 horses and ponies, and 100 weekly volunteers.