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Leadership

A group of dedicated leaders who guide our mission and ensure we continue to serve our community and animals with integrity and vision.

Founder

Karen Donathen

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Karen founded and led the foundation until the end of 2025 when she passed the torch to the next leadership team. She is embracing her new role as a volunteer.

Vice President

Kriston Hunter

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Kriston started as a volunteer and has now settled into the crucial role of helping manage Varlebena.

President

Mary Burns

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Mary is our perpetual cheerleader who has been with us since day one. She is the personality of Varlebena and is an advocate for wild horses.

Other Members of Our Team

Nancy Reid

EQUINE THERAPIST & CERTIFIED COUNSELOR

Dr. Felder & Dr. Gale

SPLIT RAIL VETERINARY CLINIC

Darren More

EQUINE DENTIST

Matt Hallahan

FERRIER

Ashlyn Stuckey

FULL STRIDE ANIMAL CHIROPRACTIC

YOU

OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS

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