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Christine
Christine grew up in upstate New York, living throughout the United States including Arizona and Alaska. In 2014 her husband and then 4-year-old daughter all moved to Colorado. Christine’s long-term recovery from alcoholism has paved the path to a career in the field of addiction. Her recovery journey and lifelong history around horses led her to open her own business utilizing those factors. Since getting sober, she has obtained her NCPRSS National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist and CEAC Certified Equine Assisted Coach. Christine is an Equine Assisted Recovery Coach who works with individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders. Powered by the motivation of her own experiences in recovery, she facilitates activities with the clients that helps them work through the barriers that hinder growth and rehabilitation.
Christine’s past professional experience includes working as a peer coach in a clinical setting. During this time, she developed a 12-week curriculum for a Recovery Engagement Group that was adapted and incorporated into her current practice. Her work is influenced by a 40-year history of working with and training horses, her training as a recovery coach, and the experience gained through working collaboratively with a clinical team of counselors, therapists, and social workers. Christine’s belief in the power of horses in recovery stems from first-hand experience. She has taken “wisdom from the herd” and incorporated it into her daily recovery through authenticity and living in the moment.
She is passionate about passing along this wisdom and teaching others to do the same. Christine has worked hard to make her dreams come true. A couple years into sobriety, she bought a 6-acre ranch in Elizabeth Colorado, and a few horses. When you arrive on the ranch, you feel the peace the country setting, and mountain views bring. Serenity Stables is currently the only Equine Assisted Recovery Coaching facility in the Denver Metro area, offering a unique blend of peer recovery coaching and equine assisted coaching.
Gerald
In 2020, Gerald and his wife purchased a horse ranch and opened Serenity Stables—a place where they combine their love of animals with their commitment to helping others on their recovery journeys. To further support individuals with substance use disorders (SUD), he earned his Peer Coaching Certification, and they have been working closely with people in recovery ever since.
This year, they took their mission even further by launching Serenity Stables Foundation: A Fence of Recovery. Through this nonprofit, they strive to provide accessible, equine-assisted recovery coaching to those in need, particularly individuals who may not otherwise have access to care. Their goal is to give back to the community that supported Gerald in his own recovery and offer a place of hope and renewal for others on similar paths.
After 30 years in a successful communications career, Gerald made the decision to step away and devote himself fully to this work. This next chapter of his life is dedicated to helping others reclaim their lives, offering guidance, and creating a space of recovery, connection, and support.
Loving his own recovery journey has inspired him to walk alongside others on theirs, and he is excited to continue this work with his wife and the Serenity Stables team. Together, they are building a community of healing and look forward to all that lies ahead.
Kelsey
She is certified as a Gestalt Equine Coach, Peer Recovery Coach, Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant, and Yoga Instructor, and brings a holistic, trauma-informed approach to her work. By blending equine assisted coaching, mindfulness practices, and movement based wellness, Kelsey supports individuals in building resilience, clarity, and balance in their lives.
As a woman in active and sustained recovery, Kelsey brings authenticity, compassion, and lived experience into every session. She finds deep purpose in her role as a mother and in walking alongside others on their recovery journeys. Through Serenity Stables, she is dedicated to creating a safe and empowering space where individuals can reconnect with themselves, develop inner strength, and move toward lasting wellbeing.
Ocean
Ocean is a registered AQHA grey mare with a striking blue eye and a calm, grounding presence. She is a quiet leader in the herd, offering a steady confidence that others naturally respond to. Soft, gentle, and emotionally intuitive, Ocean carries herself with deep self assurance. She is always the first at the fence, eager to greet people and ready to engage with whatever the day brings. Her confidence creates a sense of safety, making her especially supportive for those learning trust, regulation, and connection. Ocean adds a beautiful balance to the Serenity Stables herd. She is pastured with Sancho, and the two have formed a strong bond, modeling healthy companionship and attunement. Her presence reminds clients that strength does not need to be loud, and that calm leadership can be deeply healing. Ocean is honored to be part of the Serenity Stables mission, where her steady heart and gentle spirit help others reconnect with themselves and the world around them.
Sullivan (Sulli)
Sulli is a very large 17-year-old Warmblood/Thoroughbred, standing at 17.2hh. He is an Alpha male and very social. He likes to be the center of attention and has a lot of personality. Sulli was trained in dressage in his former years. Due to arthritis, he enjoys just being a therapy horse, and finds joy and purpose in his new career. His specialties are he helps people with self-confidence, mindfulness, and boundaries large in part because of his size, he commands your attention.
Sancho
Sancho is a 18 year old Appendix, which is a cross between a Quarter Horse and a Thoroughbred. He has a large resume that includes packing elk out of the mountains, barrel racing, roping, herding cattle, show jumping, and a lesson horse. Now he gets to add therapy horse to his repertoire. Sancho stepped into this role with such willingness. His sweet nature makes him a client favorite, often giving out kisses.
Duke
Duke is an 19 year old quarter horse paint, a former working horse from a ranch, now serving as a gentle and trusted therapy companion. Known for his calm demeanor, Duke is the most relaxed member of the herd, bringing a sense of peace and comfort to those around him. His striking, unique markings add to his natural beauty, making him as visually captivating as he is soothing. With a history of hard work and a heart full of kindness, Duke is a shining example of strength and serenity, ready to offer support and companionship to anyone who needs it.
Sahara
Sahara, a 15-year-old thoroughbred and former racehorse, has traded her speed on the track for a much gentler role as a therapy horse. Despite her past as a competitor, Sahara is more like a giant lap dog, known for her love of cuddles and nuzzling with clients. Her affectionate nature provides comfort and connection through her warm, gentle presence. Sahara’s transformation from racehorse to therapy horse is a testament to her adaptability and deep capacity for love.