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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

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

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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