McCord Training Therapeutic Riding Center

Sandi Campbell is a native Montanan who has lived the majority of her life near Joliet on the family farm/ranch.  Her early years found her on horseback or reading a book as much as possible.  “Little Black, a Pony” by Walter Farley is still a favorite.  

At age 8, she joined 4-H where her project selection was very broad; leathercraft, vet science, cooking, sewing, livestock and horse were just a few.  This passion has transferred into her adult life as a Leader of 4-H for 40+ years.  Her main project instructions are Leathercraft and Horse.  She has been the Carbon County Horse Superintendent for 22 years, where an annual horse camp and other horse riding instructional programs have been instituted. Sandi is a key player in all things 4-H horse. In 2007 she was awarded “Excellence in 4-H Leadership” for the Western Region of the United States for her philosophy of educating riders to become horsemen/women. 

Sandi’s college experiences have been diverse.  She holds an Associates of Ag Science from Northwest College with a minor in English that also included riding lessons from Ms. Carol Frazer.  As a non-traditional student, she returned to college where she received a Bachelor’s degree in K-8 Elementary Education and PreK-12 Special Education.  She then earned a Master’s degree in School Counseling.  She has been employed at the Belfry Public schools for the past 9 years as their Special Education teacher and School Counselor.  She is also the co-advisor for FFA. 

Sandi’s passion for education and horses goes hand in hand, which is why she is so excited to present a program unlike any other at McCord Training LLC.  By combining her years of practical horse experience, love of reading and children, and Special Education, she hopes to help young equestrians become proficient in both reading and riding.