South Carolina News

Hi my name is Denise Bishop. I am so honored to be your new State chair for South Carolina.

My husband and I co-founded LOVE for Therapeutic Riding. We are located on St Helena Island, near Beaufort, South Carolina. We started the nonprofit corporation in July 2008. Our first riders began in the fall of 2009. Our nonprofit 501 c 3 status came in July of 2010. Everyone who gives their time for our special riders is a volunteer. We have 2 instructors Nancy Pickering and me. Does her name sound familiar? It’s because Nancy will be our new Regional 3 Chair starting January 2012. The Lord has been very good to us.

I have been involved with NARHA, now PATH Intl., since 2001. Being the Instructor for the satellite site (yes, at my home in St. Helena) for Heroes on Horseback from Jan 2002 to June 2008 and was delighted to serve on their Board of Directors, in Bluffton, SC. Thank you, Heroes on Horseback for helping me to grow! I am grateful for your continued support with the direction I’ve taken with LOVE. The Lord be with you as you continue to grow in his mission for us.

I don’t know all the answers; I’m growing just like you. Some of you have been with PATH Intl for a long time. I am counting on you and the people working at PATH Intl for all the help I need with this new challenge.

Besides caring for my husband and son, horses, a donkey and a mess of (16) chickens, I do have a full time paying job working for the Dept of Navy.
If you need to contact me, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or call. My cell phone is (843) 252-1232.

Thank you,

Denise Bishop
Executor Director and Instructor
LOVE for Therapeutic Riding
State Chair of South Carolina of Region 3

Read the article in Veterans' Victory House Nursing Home Winter 2012 newsletter, announcing the partnership of Veterans' Victory House and Horses In Service Ministries (HIS Ministries) to provide equine-assisted therapy for veterans.