Cathy Schmidt
Founder and Executive Director PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning
Cathy’s lifelong love of horses led her to establish Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding—now simply known as CTR—in 2003. Under Cathy’s leadership, CTR has grown from a single horse to a whole herd, and she has grown the therapeutic riding program while adding other horse-centered initiatives to meet the community’s needs. Cathy is known for her infectious laugh, unwavering dedication to service, and maintaining an environment at the farm that is welcoming to all.
