Angela Joiner

Speech-Language Pathologist at New Hope Therapy
& Program Director for Anchored on the Range

Hi, I'm Angie!
I live in Hot Springs with my two teenage children, Jace and Ava. Most of my childhood memories involve the outdoors and riding horses. As an adult, I continue to be drawn to the outdoors and I am passionate about providing people the opportunity to improve health and well-being through nature-based experiences. Not only does nature provide us with resources for our basic needs, it has a way of activating our sensory system, promoting language learning, using our imagination, increasing curiosity, and exploration while giving us a feeling of peace and relaxation. This setting provides children an opportunity for development and exploration that cannot always be achieved with technology or within walls of a clinical setting. It provides adults a functional setting to regain skills, independence and endurance.I love being a service provider and I love the great outdoors. I am so blessed and thankful to be provided the opportunity to bring these two things together and serve our community!

Kassi Talbot

Occupational Therapist

Hey y'all! My name is Kassi, and I've been happily married to my husband, Jefferson, for 15 years.  We have two beautiful children, Eevi and Liv. I  have been an occupational therapist now for 11 years and have had the privilege of serving patient's of all ages from all walks of life. I have seen first hand, through my own personal experience, the healing that takes place between a human and a horse. My ability to overcome adversity through my faith, the unconditional love and support of my grandparents, and a spirited fox trotter named Little Mamma sparked my desire to combine my love for horses with my career as an OT. The opportunity to be part of a program that promotes healing and functional independence in the equine environment is a dream come true!

Rita

Haley

Scott

Aundrea

Physical Therapist

Horses

Get to know our incredible equines!

Star

Star is a solid horse. She is dependable and has a steady gait which is perfect for new riders. She can be temperamental and prefers quieter surroundings. Star has Cushings Disease which requires daily prescription medicine.

Stella

Stella may be only 32”, but she has a big personality! She thrives on attention and allows children and small adults to sit in her. Stella is extremely patient, loves to have her hair braided, and allows children to turn her into a living canvas for “paint the pony” day.

Buttercup

Buttercup is alert and energetic. She's very attentive to what the children are doing around her and while riding. She is a favorite around the ranch because of her beauty!​

Mr. Dupree

Mr DuPree (grey gelding) is a gentle giant. He has great patience with children and adults. He is classy and a gentleman.

Sandy

Sandy is timid and shy with a sweet disposition. When approached quietly, Sandy will allow children to do most anything.

Cowboy

Cowboy holds multiple state & regional championship titles in barrel racing & pole bending & has won numerous saddles. This is his 1st year to be retired from competition & his first year to be involved in the HippoTherapy program at Royal Gold Ranch.