About ride the wind
Communication. Trust. Partnership. Possibility.
These are the principles that shape meaningful relationships, effective leadership, and lasting growth. They are as relevant in a boardroom as they are in a barn, and they form the foundation of every service offered through Ride the Wind Consulting & Horsemanship.
Ride the Wind brings these experiences together through two distinct paths with one shared purpose—helping people, organizations, and communities discover what's possible.
consulting
Mission-driven organizations thrive when vision is matched with strategy and relationships are cultivated with intention. RTW partners with nonprofits, schools, equine-assisted services organizations, and community programs to strengthen capacity, navigate growth, and create sustainable impact.
Whether launching a new initiative or strengthening an established organization, the goal is to help transform ideas into action and potential into lasting impact.
rtw horsemanship
Horsemanship is about more than riding. It is an opportunity to develop confidence, communication, leadership, resilience, and trust through a relationship with the horse.
RTW offers adaptive and traditional horsemanship instruction for individuals with diverse interests, backgrounds, and goals. Whether the focus is recreational, therapeutic, educational, or competitive, each experience is tailored to meet the individual where they are and support meaningful growth.
Through equine partnership, participants often discover benefits that extend well beyond the arena—into family life, education, work, leadership, and personal well-being.
about kim
What becomes possible when relationships come first?
Throughout my career as an educator, nonprofit leader, fundraiser, and lifelong equestrian, I have found that the strongest organizations and the most meaningful horse-and-human partnerships are built on the same foundation: communication, trust, authentic partnership, and possibility.
These principles have shaped my work in classrooms, development offices, boardrooms, and barns alike. They have guided successful fundraising campaigns, strengthened mission-driven organizations, and created transformative learning experiences for individuals across of all abilities.
Today, Ride the Wind Consulting & Horsemanship brings these experiences together to help people and organizations grow with purpose and possibility.
professional experience
My background includes leadership and experience across:
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K-12 and university student advising and experiential learning
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Nonprofit leadership and organizational development
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Annual and capital fundraising
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Strategic partnerships and community engagement
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Program development and capacity building
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Adaptive and traditional horsemanship instruction
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Equine-assisted services advocacy and collaboration
recent projects
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Completed $12M capital campaign for K-8 independent school opening renovated arts center, new gym, and community space.
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Doubled available grant funding for a Virginia foundation to advance equine-assisted services in Virginia.
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Contributed to $3M day of giving result for an independent boys school increasing alumni engagement.
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Raised $200K in operational fundraising annually for K-8 independent school.
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Expertise in developing campaign strategy including feasibility study, case development, donor research and cultivation, and silent/active phased planning.
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Increasing EAS awareness and collaboration through Rescued Hearts film documentary tour in Virginia.
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Co-created Cerebral Palsy research study proposal involving two PATH Intl centers, UVA, and Virginia Tech (pending funding partnership).
equine & community impact
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Volunteer Training & Annual Fundraising, Charlottesville Area Riding Therapy (CART), a PATH Intl. accredited center.
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PATH Intl. Membership Engagement, Planning Committee Co-Chair PATH Intl. Biennial National Conference (2023)
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EAS awareness campaign increasing practitioner collaboration and public education with special release of Rescued Hearts documentary.
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Collaborative cerebral palsy research proposal involving PATH Intl. centers and university partners.
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Advancement & Community Engagement, Healing Strides of Virginia, a premier PATH Intl. accredited center.
At the heart of the work
At the center of RTW is Windy, my equine partner of more than 26 years. This partnership continues to shape how I teach, lead, and learn, serving as a daily reminder of how the strongest relationships—whether between people, organizations, or horses—are built.
Communication. Trust. Partnership. Possibility.
These are more than guiding principles. They are the foundation of my work and the invitation I extend to every client, rider, and organization.
