ABOUT RHYTHM OF THE HORSE
Rhythm of the Horse, founded in 2021 by Justine Williams and Kyle Felton, is a heartfelt tribute to the lives of Kyle's daughters, Rashel and Mandy Felton.
Our mission is to enrich the lives of people with diagnoses, including Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Developmental Delay, Down Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Learning or Language Disabilities through tailored therapeutic experiences.
ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/THERAPIST
Justine Williams, born in England, embarked on a meaningful journey into the world of special needs education after a life-changing experience at age 11 when her friend suffered a stroke. This inspired her to pursue a degree in Conductive Education at the Andras Peto Faculty of Semmelweis University in Budapest, where she graduated in 1994. With qualifications from both Hungary and Keele University, she began her career at a residential school in Nottingham before managing a Conductive Education preschool in Leicester. In 2001, Justine relocated to Colorado, where she has been dedicated to establishing a new Conductive Education program, continuing her passion for helping individuals with neuromotor disorders.
Justine has transformed the foundation of Conductive Education by integrating innovative concepts that have broadened her program's reach and positively impacted lives within the community. Her journey began at a local Therapeutic Riding Center, where she recognized the powerful combination horses and therapy, leading her to become a certified PATH Intl. Therapeutic Riding Instructor and a PATH Intl. Registered Therapist hippotherapy. Justine has seamlessly woven equine movement into her Conductive Education program, enhancing therapeutic outcomes. Additionally, her completion of the Sensory Integration Certification Program from USC/WPS has equipped her with advanced skills to further support individuals with neuromotor disorders through the therapeutic benefits of equine movement.