Dennis Maddox, Outreach

I get the greatest feeling inside when the passengers are laughing, yelling and just having a good time. Access Adventure is a blessing to me and has come into my life at the best time possible. ...more

Sheryl Venton

 I'm an Occupational Therapist. I have had horses in my life since age 7, I am a NARHA riding instructor and I am anticipating a foal from a mare that Michael bred about 10 years ago. Her mother was Ladybug, who was a fine driving horse. I hope to combine my love of horses and the outdoors with people who share the same passion. ...more

Jim Carr

Jim is a groom and rider assistant.

Ross Wickham

 Handling horses was an altogether new and interesting experience for me. I learned many things, but nothing prepared me for the actual reward and goal of this program, helping people with disabilities. Access Adventure is a wonderful experience that I enjoy and will continue with for as long as I can. ...more

Tony Phillips

 I am a teacher at Armijo High School working with students with moderate to severe disabilities. As a big fan of John Muir, I'm stoked to be working with his great-grandson. I chose to work with individuals because I want to help them get the most out of life and out of the school experience. ...more

John Fazel

I am an Access Adventure volunteer by marriage. My primary job is to support Mary Lou in her involvement with Access Adventure, but I am attempting to be of service to the organization through my connections with trail advocacy and service groups. ...more

Michael O'Shea

 Post Draft Horse Classic in 2005, I joined my bride’s quest to learn to drive horse drawn carriages. As a gift, she presented me with a lesson at a ranch near Grass Valley and thus begins this odyssey of association with Access Adventure. I must say working with those with disabilities brings great reward. ...more

Stanford Joseph

 I was introduced to Rush Ranch through Cathy. Then I was introduced to Mike and became a volunteer. My love for horses drove me to give some time to the ranch and it's exciting. I ride western style and did a lot of hunting from horse back in Louisiana.