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Karen Cuneo, Founder, President and Lead Instructor
Founder, Board President and Lead Instructor
Karen Cuneo is the founder and lead instructor of Wings and Hooves Therapeutic Riding, Inc. After returning to college to pursue an additional degree in Equine Science, Karen received her NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) Instructor Certification in May, 2009. While working towards her degree, Karen has set up Wings and Hooves in order for riders with different challenges to excel. Karen, who has worked in the financial industry since 1983, discovered horses to be an excellent source of stress relief and relaxation. Karen has a successful show history, winning various blue ribbons in the Purebred Hunter Pleasure and Half Arabian Western Pleasure divisions. Karen now cheers on her daughter, Kristen, who is a very successful rider on the Arabian and Half-Arabian Regional and National circuit, earning multiple Regional championships and National awards. Karen subscribes to the saying, “When looking into the eye of a horse, he looks into your soul.” Karen believes equine activities bring out the best in people and allow individuals to soar while realizing their incredible potential. Karen resides in East Kingston with her husband, Paul, and daughter, Kristen, both of whom are vitally important in setting up and running Wings and Hooves.
