Our mission

Broad View EAAT's mission is to provide participants the opportunity to learn a variety of important life lessons that are acquired through caring for and working with horses.  Our program is specifically geared toward participants who may struggle behaviorally or academically, who have endured trauma, and/or may need a safe and positive space to find their inner strength.  Broad View aims to guide participants to find hope in their future through the love of horses, and discover a positive new path equipped with life skills, enabling them to lead a successful life.

Broad View is a place of hope, transformation, acceptance, and community for all people.

THE TEAM

Meet the team behind Broad View

Katie Joseph

Katie is a lifelong horsewoman, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, and a PATH International Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL).  After graduation from Loyola University in Maryland (B.A. in Psychology) and Towson University (M.A. & CAS in School Psychology), she returned to her roots in Sussex County.  She has worked with children ages 4 to 21 as a school psychologist, both in the public school setting and alternative settings for youth with more significant challenges.  Katie was instrumental in creating the curriculum and coordinating programming with Broad View's work with her students at Stevenson House Detention Center.
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Katie has always had a passion for working with horses and helping others, particularly children.  Her work at Broad View has become a perfect combination of her two passions.

Kelly Boyer

Kelly graduated from the Univeristy of Delaware with a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science and Business Management.  After college, Kelly worked for a non-profit organization training service dogs for individuals with disabilituies.   Upon moving to Sussex County, Delaware in 2002, Kelly began volunteering for Southern Delaware Therapeutic Horseback Riding (SDTR) and became a PATH certified instructor in 2004.  Kelly has been an office manager for several local businesses since she moved to the area, and has been involved with Broad View EAAT since its inception, serving as the PATH certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor for the program - both the groundwork and riding lessons. 

Kelly has been involved with horse care, lessons and showing for over 30 years. She presently owns an equine facility where she provides lessons to able-bodied riders.  

"I couldn't thank the Broad View program and instructors enough for what they have done for Kaleb.

He has gone from having melt downs in school to being able to calm himself down before he gets to that point. He has really connected with the horses and instructors in a way I don't believe he would have gotten anywhere else!

​I highly recommend to everyone that needs that extra help with their emotions. I am forever indebted to Broad View!”

- Parent of a rider
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Vision & Goals

Acceptance

Many of our partipants come to us after having been unsuccessful in other therapies and intervention techniques, but the non-judgemental, welcoming environment provided in our program is often just what they need to meet with success.

Hope

Our methods focus on our participants' strengths and meeting them where they are in order to improve their self-confidence, empathy, and sense of agency.  We often hear that our participants begin to demonstrate hope for their future for the first time.

Transformation

Our programming is focused on building resilience and optimism so that our participants can see beyond barriers and build a positive mindset for their future.  They get exposure to opportunities they never knew existed.

Community

 Our goal is to
provide a safe haven for participants where they can have a sense of belonging and acceptance .  The program provides a supportive community for participants to rely on as they experience the challenges and rewards of building a bond with horses.

Meet the horses

Phoebe

Phoebe is a Paint Horse with two different colored eyes.  She one of the older members of our herd who loves working with our participants and keeping her herd mates in line. 
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Ranger

Ranger is a Morgan who spent much of his life pulling a buggy for an Amish family.  Ranger likes to perform tricks for treats and is a patient and eager teacher for our participants.  And, like Sadie, he loves to eat!

Roo

​Roo is a gaited pony who was adopted from Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue in WV.  She has adapted well to working with our participants, and is a great teacher for those who need to learn to control their energy levels.
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Patrick

Patrick is a red dun Quarter Horse who spent many years as a lesson horse at a barn in Seaford.  He has spent his life being a trusted partner for new riders and continues to do so with less demands as a Broad View teacher.  His preferred name Prince Patrick.

Sadie

​Sadie is a Quarter Horse who loves to learn new things, explore new places, and eat.  Sadie requires a confident and calm handler, and can quickly let you know if your outside calm is different from your inner state.  

York

York is a playful pony who was purchased at New Holland auction after being part of the Urban Cowboys stable in Philadelphia.  York pulled a cart all through the city, so not much bothers him!