Associate Marriage and Family Therapist; PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and Equine Specialist for Mental Health and Learning; Eagala Certified Equine Specialist

Founder

Christi has worked with horses since she was a child; her father ran a large boarding stable. For the past 15 years she has been involved with equine-assisted therapy and associated managerial responsibilities, including working as Equine Operations Manager and as Program Director for a large PATH Int’l. Premier Accredited therapeutic center in Pennsylvania. Christi managed the acquisition, care and use of the horses at the center; managed the barn staff and instructor team; and developed complete curricula for numerous client programs which are still in use today. She is certified as a riding instructor and as an Equine Specialist for Mental Health by the top two equine-assisted therapy organizations, PATH International and Eagala. Christi recently completed her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University and is in the final stages of completing her Marriage and Family Therapy licensure (LGMFT) in Maryland.

Founder

Philip brings extensive experience in strategic planning, marketing, technology, and business management, and he works full-time for a major medical device company. Philip is closely involved with running Still Waters Refuge and helping with any and all aspects of managing the farm. You may find him on the tractor or at the computer, depending on the time of day.

Instructor in Training

Gabby started riding when she was three years old and her passion for horses was evident. She grew up riding in United States Pony Club and participated in a variety of horse sports, but primarily competed in Eventing and Dressage. She graduated Pony Club as a traditional C-3 and competed her off-the-track thoroughbred through preliminary level in Eventing and later gentled and trained her Oldenburg through training level eventing and first level dressage. 

Throughout her teens and early adult life, Gabby taught lessons, coached at Pony Club rallies, and worked with a wide variety of horses from youngsters and OTTB's to school masters. Along with her passion for horses, she discovered a passion for helping people which prompted her to pursue a bachelor's degree in psychology from Regent University. Gabby felt strongly that there was a connection between her passion for horses and her passion for helping people and studied the benefit of therapeutic riding and equine therapy during her time at Regent. In August of 2025 she became a volunteer at Still Waters Refuge and is now pursuing her Therapeutic Riding Instructor Certification with PATH. Gabby loves that she has the opportunity to unite her two passions in a deeply meaningful way and is overjoyed to be a part of the Still Waters team. 

Chief Greeter, Vice President of Belly Rubs

Maisy is a loving, mellow Golden Retriever who loves to explore the woods, play fetch, and say hi to everyone who comes to the farm.