Horses, Healing, Hope

Aspen East Stables, and therapeutic services was established to provide a space for healing and wellness. Multiple Programs and courses run out of our Farm. We are an excellent entry point for the individual considering an equine journey and have the facilities and expertise to support current Horse enthusiasts in their goals.

We are the only facility of its kind in Chittenden County to offer wellness groups with Horses and also provide Counseling services on site.

  • Director of Aspen East Stables and therapeutic services

    Jessica has been involved with horses since childhood. She graduated SUNY Delhi, in NY in 1999, with an AAS in veterinary technology and went on to become a NYS licensed Veterinary Technician. Later in life she transitioned to working with at risk teens and families to help get kids on track for lifetime success with the Liberty Partnership Program of NY. After years of on-the-job experience Jessica decided it was time to expand on her skills and completed formal training earning a BA and MA in psychology/counseling psychology, from Johnson State College in Vermont (now known as Northern Vermont College). In the course of her career Jessica has held positions as an Emergency Crisis Clinician, Hospital Diversion Clinician, Therapist, Clinical Director of the Howard Center Chittenden Clinic, and as the Regional Partnership Program Manager for Lund/DCF. Currently Jessica consults and keeps a small private therapy practice. In her time in the field, Jessica has worked extensively with a range of challenges, and a thread that frequently surfaces is trauma. Merging her passion for horses and healing is the culmination of decades of work/training and planning.

Kaitlyn joined the Aspen East community over a year ago as a boarder, and stepped up over our last transition to step into the role of barn manager. Kaitlyn brings her skills of horsemanship and organization to our farm. She manages all planning pertaining to horse care on property, as well as supporting our community with her knowledge and understanding of equine behavior. Well versed in equitation, with her own show/training history, Kaitlyn assists With training and general exercise of the Aspen East horses. Kaitlyn has managed other barns in VT in the past, and we are lucky she has found her way to us. Two of her horses reside here, and she can be frequently found sitting in the paddocks chatting with them.

Kendall joined the Aspen East team in the spring of 2025. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience. Kendall holds a horse first philosophy and recognizes the bond between horse and rider is paramount to successful riding. Kendal has worked under Lilly Joseph, Justine Montgomery, and Nikko Ritter. Kendal has schooled, trained and competed at the upper levels of Hunter Jumper and is a proven dressage trainer. Kendal enjoys all facets of training but particularly loves getting horses started. In her free time Kendal enjoys riding for pleasure and spending time with her faithful companion Skye, who can frequently be found at the farm begging for pets.