Meet Our Team

Andi Holland
​Executive Director | PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Born and raised in Oklahoma, Andi married an Air Force Officer, David Holland in 1986.  They spent the next 23 years following his assignments, moving nine times from state to state.  During that time Andi earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication from the University of South Alabama and for over 35 years has worked in nonprofit management for such organizations as The American Red Cross, Salvation Army and the Oklahoma Historical Society.  Andi has always loved horses and now has three of her own.   Andi mentored with Savannah Station TRP in 2014-2015 while becoming a PATH Intl. Certified Instructor.  She became a Therapeutic Riding Instructor in 2015, and became the Executive Director of Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program in the Fall of 2017.  Her nonprofit background is helping guide Savannah Station through an exciting time of advancement as they fulfill their mission of “Hope and Healing with Horses.”  Andi believes it is a privilege to lead an organization that utilizes the amazing gifts of the horse to impact the lives of all who come in contact with them. 

Blu Phillips
Program Manager | PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Blu was born in Texas and raised in a military family. Blu has a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design/Marketing from Oklahoma Christian University.  She is a self-employed graphic designer and teaches tai chi part-time to seniors and enjoys making wood crafts for her booth.   She has started three colts and learned the basics of horse training at the SNU Colt Starting Class.  Blu has been a volunteer in the therapeutic riding world for several years and became a PATH Intl. Certified Instructor in 2019. She owns a beautiful, yet highly-opinionated mare, Miracle and her sweet dog, Dottie.  Blu says, "I fell in love with the mission of putting a horse and a special needs child together when I rode behind a young cowgirl named Hadley. Hadley was in a wheelchair with her communication coming through her eyes. Experiencing Hadley’s new view with her, holding her up, moving with the motion of the horse and watching the team of horse, volunteers, nurse and instructor all work together made such an impact on me. Honestly, it changed me forever. IF one day with a horse can make this much difference in a child.... then.... I AM IN. It was the most special four years of my life and started me on this incredible journey with the horse."

Tony Caro
​Facilities Manager

Tony Caro was born in Youngstown, Ohio.  His parents Art and Mary Lou Caro live in Broken Arrow.  He married Pamela in 1985, and they have two children, Mick and Celia, a daughter in law, Savannah, a granddaughter, Mia and several grand dogs.  I have been a Teamster, moving cars at the GM plant, a Public Health worker, a Methodist pastor for 25 years, an El Reno Schools Special Education teacher for seven years and now your new Facilities Manager.
 Our family had our own place with horses for many years, which has prepared me for this new adventure. God has given me a servant’s heart and I seek to be present and useful in whatever situations God directs me into.  My God be glorified.
 My family moved often when I was growing up.  My Dad served as the camp manager at Star Ranch in Colorado Springs for several years with the Young Life organization.  I received Jesus as my Lord and Savior at a young age and have sought to serve the Lord the many years since.  I feel at home in the church and love to be in Worship as I am able.
 I enjoy Pickleball, Sailing, playing Volleyball and now digging ditches and/or hacking Thistles in the pastures.  Come join me on the Grounds team. We have ways to serve that will enable God to heal “through the power of the horse”.
Brittany Hewitt
Community Engagement Manager

Chris Watson
Equine Manager
Brittany Hewitt, a proud native of Canadian County, Oklahoma, is a devoted mother to three boys. Her children keep her busy with their sports and extracurricular activities, but in her free time, Brittany cherishes being outdoors. Whether kayaking, fishing, or camping, she finds joy and peace in nature. Her life is deeply rooted in her faith and her love for Jesus, which inspires her to serve and uplift others.
For over a decade, Brittany has passionately dedicated herself to working with children with disabilities. Through her roles with the State of Oklahoma and in the private sector, she has helped countless children build confidence, overcome challenges, and achieve their physical, emotional, behavioral, and educational goals. Witnessing God’s miracles in the lives of those she serves brings her immense joy and fuels her unwavering dedication. In the fall of 2024, Brittany began volunteering with Savannah Station. She quickly fell in love with the mission. Now as the Community Engagement Manager, Brittany is working to ensure that many more people with special needs have the opportunity to experience Hope and Healing through Horses. 
​Chris was born and raised in Oklahoma. Growing up she worked on her uncle’s farm during the summers to earn money to buy her first horse, Spring. In 1981 Chris began her career in healthcare working as an EMT, then an Intermediate Paramedic until graduating nursing school in 1991. Although she enjoyed working in many diverse areas of nursing Chris found Hospice Nursing to be her calling. After working many years in hospice both in Oklahoma and Colorado she retired in Oklahoma. Chris heard about Savannah Station through a friend and became a volunteer in January of 2019. “Savannah Station is such an amazing place. I’m so grateful and humbled by the opportunity to be a part of it.” “I thank God everyday for Savannah Station and the wonderful people here.”
Kendra Kordis
Volunteer Coordinator
Kendra grew up immersed in ministry and music from the time she was born. As a girl, she fell in love with horses, reading every horse book she could find on the library shelf. Later on she took riding lessons. Her father moved to Oklahoma City to pastor a church during her senior year of high school. Following graduation, she came with her family to Oklahoma to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Music from Southern Nazarene University. For many years she has been involved with music ministry and teaching private piano lessons. For the past six years she managed a nonprofit coffee shop in Bethany. In November of 2024, she married her husband, Michael. a cattle rancher in Cashion. She’s so excited to have horses in her life again, and to bring her administrative and hospitality skills to serve the Savannah Station mission.
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Branigan Kuhns Williams
PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor 

Lesley Shedeck
CHA Instructor of English and Western Riding, Level 3
​PATH Intl. Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning
Lesley is a former Equine Director at ROCK in College Station, Texas, for 10 years. She moved back home to be near her parents. She has been learning and teaching with horses for over 40 years and is still learning! She started riding at the age of 9 and showing at 11 in Saddle seat Equitation, English Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Driving and in Working Cow horse and starting young horses. Lesley is using her vase skills and knowledge to keep our amazing horses working at peak performance to best serve our students. Lesley also teaches the Ground Skills class where our students learn horsemanship and barn management life skills.

Theresa Tyler
Program Assistant l PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

​Faith, Family, and Horses are the key components of how Theresa lives her life.  Born in Oklahoma, Theresa has been involved in various aspects of the horse world for more than 20 years.  After college at God's Bible School & College, in Cincinnati Ohio, she begin working towards her ultimate dream of sharing the love of horses and using their special gifts to impact others. For the last seven years, volunteering and working in equine therapy, she has witnessed the life-changing effect that this important field can have to empower the lives of participants. Theresa became a Certified Instructor in 2020.  When she isn't with horses, she can be found working with her local church, or spending time with her large, crazy, fun family.

Patricia Stone
 PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic
​Riding Instructor 

​Patricia has been involved in Savannah Station since its inception in 2013, and volunteering at other therapeutic riding programs prior to this, Patricia has observed what this program can do to help others.  Born in Pennsylvania, growing up in Minnesota and living most of her life in Oklahoma and Texas has made flexibility a true part of her life. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, worked at a preschool for 10 years, and was certified as a Texas Master Naturalist leading school groups working at the Houston Arboretum for 10 years.  She is married to Dave who is a professional geologist. She enjoys leading Bible studies, spending time with her family, volunteering at her church, riding her horse, taking hikes and being outside. One of her granddaughters is a rider in the program so it made sense for her to apply to be certified to teach others so she can share more in this amazing program.  She is excited to see all that the Lord will do in the future!