Meet The Team
Lynn Bonar
Head Trainer, Secretary, Riding Master
Lynn graduated top in her class from Meredith Manor School of Horsemanship with the title of Riding Master. She won gold, silver and bronze medals for the United States Dressage Federation. She was a judge for the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia as well as a Judge at the World Equestrian Games in both 2010 and 2018. Along with being on the being a member of The Ohio State University horse committee and judge committee for over 20 years, she was an advisor for 4-H for 16 years in both Knox and Morrow Counties. After many years of international travel and importation of champion bloodline horses she decided to transition her facility from a training and boarding facility into an Equine Therapy facility in order to not only share her knowledge, experience and love for horses with others, but aid and help them navigate through the struggles of life.
Anne McElroy
Masters in Education (MEd)
President
Anne serves as the President on the board of directors. Receiving a masters degree in education she has spent much of her life helping others learn, grow and evolve. Having spent many years working with individuals with special needs and developmental disabilities she has a first-hand understanding of how nontraditional forms of therapy can be useful and beneficial for clients overall success.
Cara Snyder
Masters Social Work
Licensed Independent Social Worker - Supervisor (LISW-S)
Kara Snyder received her Bachelor's from Miami University and her Master's from The Ohio State University. Kara works for Ohio Health and has previous experience in providing supportive services for Kiddos in foster care and juveniles receiving services in the behavioral health system.
Joanna Manning
Treasurer, Riding Instructor
Joanna serves as the treasurer on the Board of Directors. She studied equine and animal science at The University of Findlay and The Ohio State University. She is currently a barn manager at a private horse farm. Joanna assists with the care of the horses and as a riding instructor for our programs.
Roger Noe
Bachelors in Communications, Licensed Chemical Dependancy Counselor II, GAMBp, DAIP, ODARA, RA, CAMS, Equitherapy.
Roger Noe holds a degree in Communications from Kentucky Wesleyan College and has completed graduate-level coursework in Counseling, including 18 accredited hours focused on mental health and trauma recovery. With certifications in Group Counseling, Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), and the Domestic Abuse Intervention Program (DAIP), he brings a compassionate and trauma-informed perspective to the board.
Roger Noe is deeply committed to promoting emotional healing, empowerment, and resilience among individuals who have experienced trauma. Drawing from a strong background in communication and counseling, he contributes valuable insight into the development of supportive, Christ-centered care models at Hobby Horse Hill.