Equine Strategic Planning

<p xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" class="first" dir="auto" id="d3583174e58"> <b>Abstract</b> <p xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" dir="auto" id="d3583174e63">Strategic planning is an important part of all businesses that is often overlooked, undervalued, and misunderstood. Equine Strategic Planning is no different, but is a valuable tool for our organizations to plan financially and, in turn, be more sustainable. Learn processes for how to take a critical look at current equine herds and evaluate the herd for long term sustainability. How to assess programs to develop a targeted approach for equine intake based on specific needs, as well as looking at ethical systems for retiring Steady Eddie in a timely manner. <p xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" dir="auto" id="d3583174e65"> <b>Bio</b> <p xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" dir="auto" id="d3583174e70"> <b>Edye Godden, OTR/L, HPCS, PATH Intl. CTRI, ESMHL</b> <p xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" dir="auto" id="d3583174e75">Edye Goddenserves as the chief executive officer at HETRA. She has been with the organization for the past 30 years in various capacities. Along with being the CEO of the organization, she is an occupational therapist, and a clinical specialist in hippotherapy. These other “hats” help keep her well connected to the programming offered at HETRA and give her first-hand experience of the impact HETRA has on the participants they serve. Edye has assisted in HETRA’s growth from a small all-volunteer organization operating in boarding facilities to owning their own facility with a full-time staff of 18. Edye earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Creighton University in 1991. In 2007 she was awarded the PATH Intl. Region 7 Instructor of the Year Award. <p xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" dir="auto" id="d3583174e77"/>