"Our mission is to provide a program of therapeutic horsemanship to children and adults with various mental and physical disabilities."
Therapeutic Riding of Texas
Although Dr. Bob was recently elected to the TROT Board of Directors he has served as an advisor to the board for many years. Because he has advanced degrees in psychology and family therapy he has advised the board in matters of treatment strategies for riders with emotional issues. Dr. Bob has been a practicing psychotherapist for almost 35 years. He currently maintains an independent office in Waxahachie, Texas. He offers counseling, consultations to various organizations and forensic testimony. Dr. Bob has conducted trainings for other mental health professionals across the United States. His specialty has been using active methods to teach by doing as opposed to the traditional “talk therapy”. Since the passing of his wife, Christine, he has taken on the responsibility of supporting and maintaining the 7 equines that are used by TROT.
Dr. Bob has been raising and showing horses since 1975. Previously he and Christine have raised award winning Appaloosas. He has shown Appaloosas to First Place at the Fort Worth Stock Show, the San Antonio Stock Show and the Abilene Annual Horse Show and Rodeo. He has also won the biggest Futurity for Appaloosas in the State of Texas. He placed in the Top Ten at a nation-wide Appaloosa Futurity held in Kansas City with a Weanling Stallion. Although he enjoys all breeds of horses his favorites remain Appaloosas.
Dr. Bob has been raising and showing horses since 1975. Previously he and Christine have raised award winning Appaloosas. He has shown Appaloosas to First Place at the Fort Worth Stock Show, the San Antonio Stock Show and the Abilene Annual Horse Show and Rodeo. He has also won the biggest Futurity for Appaloosas in the State of Texas. He placed in the Top Ten at a nation-wide Appaloosa Futurity held in Kansas City with a Weanling Stallion. Although he enjoys all breeds of horses his favorites remain Appaloosas.
Dr. Bob Radosta- Board Member & Horse Handeler
Jaime Thompson- Secretary
Denise Joslin- Treasurer
Denise Joslin- Treasurer
Denise is a Native Texan. She is now retired but owned her own businesses and was a certified therapeutic riding instructor for TROT. She worked closely with Christine Radosta to bring and establish TROT to southwest Dallas County. Denise is familiar with many disabilities including her work with psychiatric patients. While teaching with TROT she also taught lessons with Happy Trails Riding Academy. She now sits as our Bingo Chairperson and Treasurer.
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Cassie came to TROT as a volunteer in the summer of 2010 and joined the Board of Directors in December of 2010. Cassie began riding at the age of 5 and has raised and showed Arabians most of her life. After an early career in the financial industry, Cassie is currently pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian. Cassie was first attracted to TROT because of her love and knowledge of horses but stays with TROT because of the riders. Cassie believes that no matter what attracts a volunteer to TROT everyone comes back for the same reason…our wonderful riders!
Cassie McCollum- Board President
Pat Malcheski- Board Member and Riding Coordinator
Pat Malcheski retired from Northwood University in Cedar Hill, Texas after 26 years serving as both baseball coach and Athletic Director. He is also active as a volunteer with the Duncanville Swingers Special Olympics Team and the Awana program at Faith Bible Church in DeSoto. Malcheski and his family are committed to the continued success of TROT since his wife Linda serves as Rider Coordinator and his daughter SheaLynn participates as a rider in the program. Pat works in Special Projects for TROT and brings many years of experience to the program coaching and mentoring young people. Pat and Linda discovered quickly when Shea began riding that the physical relationship between horse and rider proved to be beneficial for Shea's muscle tone. The Malcheski family enjoys working with the instructors and volunteers, but most of all enjoys the terriffic friendships with the other riders in the group.
Dale started volunteering with TROT, one night a week, in March 2010. By May she was volunteering two nights a week and, in December, joined the Board of Directors. Dale did not start out with a lot of horse experience but has always loved all animals. When she was looking for a volunteer opportunity, a friend suggested TROT. Dale attended an open house in early 2010 and signed up on the spot. Dale came to TROT because she loves horses and wanted to volunteer somewhere. She stays because she loves the huge smiles on the faces of our riders as they interact with the horses and other volunteers. Dale is proof that you don’t have to be a “horse person” to volunteer at TROT. You just have to have a desire to make a difference even if only in your own heart.
Dale Cox- Board Member and Volunteer Coordinator
Lynette Green is the Training Director for TROT and has been with the organization since 1993. She was certified as an instructor in 1995. She is also certified in hearing and vision screening. She is currently on the Board of Directors for TROT.
Lynette Green- Board Member and Instructor