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."

Tyler Gamble
​Facilities Manager

​Tyler Gamble recently joined Savannah Station as the Facilities Manager.  He says, "It is such an honor to be joining this amazing organization."  He is married to Brooke Gamble and father to three beautiful boys. Tyler is motivated by the desire to serve others and part of the included service in the U.S. Army. In 2011, he deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Following his service, he worked in several fields including Information Technology (Tech Support), Communications, Public Utilities, Lawn Care and a few others. The skills he acquired will allow him to thrive in this position.  He says, “The mission here is incredibly special and I am truly humbled to be a part of it. I look forward to many years of hard work and building lifelong relationships with all of you. The future is so bright for Savannah Station and there is no better time to be a part of it all." ​ ​

Chris Watson
Equine Manager

​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.”
Mecca Lovick
Bookkeeping Manager
Brooke Gamble
Volunteer Coordinator
Brooke has lived in Oklahoma off and on since she was a young girl, having lived in many cities and states throughout the years she found roots in Yukon in 2019. She is married to her loving husband Tyer Gamble and they have 3 amazing and partially wild sons, Gunner, Weston, and Bryler. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a double Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Bible from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. At the age of 14 she volunteered at an equine therapy center in Jacksonville, North Carolina and fell in love with it. She knew that working in the equine therapy industry was what she was supposed to do with her life but finding the path to get there took a few twists and turns. Her love for this amazing service has grown abundantly and over the years shifted slightly to a special place in her heart for veterans. Her paternal Grandfather served in the US Air Force, her maternal Grandfather served in the US Army, her father and brother are both Marines, she grew up on and around military bases/posts, she graduated from Camp Lejeune High School and married a soldier who served in the US Army. She has seen the effects of combat PTSD and the struggles these brave men and women face not only while serving but especially after. “God has given me more than I ever dreamed of and working at Savannah Station and seeing the lives that are changed here is priceless! I can’t wait to see what God has in store in the coming years!”

Theresa Tyler
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.

Branigan Kuhns
PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor in Training

​Branigan Kuhns is from Piedmont, Oklahoma. She has been assisting in our program for about 2 years. Her equestrian knowledge is exemplary which is essential to our program. Branigan attended Redlands Community College in El Reno where she received a full scholarship to be a member of the Redlands Equestrian Team and Equestrian Judging Team. She graduated from Redlands with an Associate’s Degree in General Education with Equine Science emphasis. After graduation she received a transfer scholarship to the University of Central Oklahoma to continue her education in Psychology. She graduated from UCO with honors and a Bachelor’s in Psychology. Branigan is continuing her education and is currently enrolled at the University of Oklahoma to receive her Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work with a certificate in Social Work with American Indians. Her goal is to be a counselor in equine assisted therapy. Branigan continues to compete in equestrian events with her own horses, attends college classes, helps on her family ranch but always finds the time to assist with our riding program. Her future is so bright. She understands how humans and horses bond. ​
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 for 10 years in Texas and moved back home to help her
parents. She has been learning and teaching with horses for the last 40 years and is still learning! She started riding at 9 years old, showing at 11 years old in Saddleseat Equitation, English Pleasure, Hunter Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Driving and then had the most fun in Working Cow horse and starting young horses. Her passion is teaching and helping people learn about horses!

Desiree Gilbreath
​PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor in Training

Desiree was born and raised in Oklahoma. She is from Enid. Desiree has 2 children, Corona (18) and Kasen (13). Desiree and Kasen have been involved with Special Olympics equestrian, swimming, golf, track and field, and kornhole. Desiree is a LPN and she works as a special needs nurse with Oklahoma City Public Schools. Desiree has also been a Coach with the Special Olympics since 2017. Desiree and her children enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities, such as mountain biking, camping, swimming, golfing, etc… Desiree has had a love for horses and outdoors since she was a child growing up in Enid, OK. Desiree has a dream of having an all in one therapeutic, sensory, life skills, jobs for all young adults and adults with disabilities. This place would have all therapies, job training, life coaches, life center. Just a place to teach more independence for people with disabilities. 

Patricia Stone
 PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic
​Riding Instructor in Training

​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!