MEET THE TEAM
MEET THE IHF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Farrah Green
PRESIDENT
Farrah is passionate about helping humans and horses connect, have fun, and understand each other. Her greatest teacher is her horse, Caesar, who patiently partners with her in learning, benefiting horses everywhere. Farrah believes in joyful progress, naps that reset the soul, and tea that warms the spirit. Her journey is one of heart, humor, and harmony.
Andrew Turnbull
VICE PRESIDENT / MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
Andrew and his wife René are longtime students of Parelli Natural Horsemanship and live with their family and four horses in rural Sunol, CA. A Management Consultant, Journalist, and Equine Advocate, Andrew brings his business expertise and deep passion for Natural Horsemanship to the IHF. He is a proud native of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Robin L Currier
VICE PRESIDENT
Robin is a retired international airline pilot. A New Thought minister, and NLP Practitioner and Coach. Practicing natural horsemanship since 1998, she was inspired by a performance with Pat and Linda Parelli. Robin values practical spirituality without dogma, authenticity, and living in harmony with nature, encouraging others to do the same.
Jill Holmes, DVM
TREASURER
Jill is a retired veterinarian who grew up in the southeastern U.S. cattle business, learning to check cattle on horseback. A longtime student of Relationship-Based Horsemanship, she’s passionate about helping horse lovers access quality horsemanship education and proudly supports the mission of the International Horsemanship Foundation.
Lisa Trueblood
BOARD MEMBER
Lisa is a seasoned financial executive and certified public accountant who began her career with KPMG Peat Marwick. Over the past 20 years, she has led financial teams in real estate and hospitality while raising a family, serving her community, and studying horsemanship. Lisa lives in FL with her husband, two college-age kids, three horses, and dogs.
Saralee Garber
BOARD MEMBER
Saralee, a third-generation native of Sheridan, Wyoming, lives on the Garber Ranch near Big Horn with her husband, horses, and cats. A lifelong horse owner and student, she’s enjoyed O-Mok-See, ranch work, and Cowboy Dressage. A retired Elementary Music Specialist, she still sings in choir and enjoys weekly visits from her nearby son and daughter-in-law.
Ann Kiser
BOARD MEMBER
Ann became a Parelli Professional in 2003, earning her 3-Star certification. She taught extensively across the Pacific Northwest and served as Campus Manager for Parelli Natural Horsemanship. After leaving the Parelli Foundation in 2017, she pursued a career as a FileMaker developer. Ann now serves on the IHF Board and lives in Oregon with her husband and animals.
Lisa Rask
BOARD MEMBER
Lisa pursues horsemanship with her American Mustang, Gus, while managing a busy life raising kids. Her adventures also include practicing yoga and relocating multiple times across the country, embracing change and growth both on and off the horse.
Ada Draghici
BOARD MEMBER
Ada is a horse trainer from Nova Scotia who has also trained pet rats, feral cats, and her younger brother. She loves fiber arts and dislikes rainy days. Devoted to serving horses and people, Ada is a lifelong student of the horse and teaches horsemanship because horses belong to all who love them.
Dr. Sean Hollonbeck
BOARD MEMBER
COL Hollonbeck’s path to becoming a physician was shaped by a traumatic event involving his twin’s spinal cord injury. He earned a Biology degree and completed medical school early, finishing his Family Medicine residency in 2000. Now a veteran, dad, and growing horseman, he enjoys the outdoors, sports, reading, and a deep love for animals and nature.
Ashley Bradspies
BOARD MEMBER
A former Parelli Professional and owner of Jaxvale Horsemanship, Ashley is passionate about sharing Relationship-Based Horsemanship around the world. A lifelong horse lover, she’s been teaching for 15 years and enjoys sunny California days with her horses, Zephyr and Chase. When she’s not with them, she’s likely reading a good book with her cat, Dozer, by her side.
Ada Draghici
BOARD MEMBER
Ada is a horse trainer from Nova Scotia who has also trained pet rats, feral cats, and her younger brother. She loves fiber arts and dislikes rainy days. Devoted to serving horses and people, Ada sees this as a soul contract that gives her purpose. She is a lifelong student of the horse and teaches horsemanship because horses belong to all who love them.