Sandy Webster
Executive Director / Program Director
Passionate leader in therapeutic riding and equine-assisted programs, mentoring instructors and building impactful community services.
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Sandy Webster is the Executive Director and Program Director for Horses of Hope. With more than 40 years in the equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) field, Sandy specializes in developing therapeutic riding programs, supporting local participants, and training volunteers and instructors.
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A PATH Intl. Master Instructor and PATH Intl. evaluator (Registered, Advanced, Master), Sandy is also a CanTRA Coach and Canadian Equestrian Federation Level 2 Eventing and Dressage Coach. She teaches Therapeutic Riding, Horsemanship, Equine-Assisted Mental Health and Learning (EAMHL), Interactive Vaulting, and Carriage Driving. Sandy spent over two decades leading CARD in Toronto and has consulted and mentored programs across North America and beyond.
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Following two cancer survivals, Sandy devoted the past 17 years to building and staffing therapeutic riding centers, mentoring instructors, and advancing industry best practices. Recent projects include program development and instructor mentorship at Chastain Horse Park and current program growth and instructor development work in Isabela, Puerto Rico.​
Specialties
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Therapeutic riding program development
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Instructor and volunteer training & mentorship
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Equine-assisted mental health & learning (EAMHL)
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PATH Intl. certification preparation and evaluation
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Adaptive dressage and para-equestrian coaching
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Program implementation and staff development
Certifications & Affiliations
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PATH Intl. Master Instructor
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PATH Intl. Evaluator (Registered, Advanced, Master)
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CanTRA Coach
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Canadian Equestrian Federation Level 2 Eventing & Dressage Coach
Notable achievements
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Canadian Paralympic Dressage Team Coach — attended 2 Paralympics and 3 World Championships
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PATH Intl. James Brady Award, 2012
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Created an equine-based core-values program in Singapore that contributed to a 70% reduction in youth suicide rate
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Silver Buckle “Life Without Barriers Award,” Northern California, 2019
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23+ years as Program Director/Executive Director of CARD, Toronto
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Current focus & philosophy Sandy’s mission is to grow the EAAT industry through best practices, strong volunteer training, and high-quality instruction—helping people change their lives with the support of well-trained horses and committed teams.
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To learn more about Horses of Hope programs, instructor training, events, sponsorships or becoming partner, contact our office or request a consultation.