Who We Are
Equine Protection of North America (E.P.O.N.A.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Epping, NH, providing care and rehabilitation for abused and neglected horses.
We rely on the generous and heartfelt support from our volunteers, sponsors, and donors to provide care and comfort to our equine residents until they can be adopted out to loving families.
Our Mission Statement
E.P.O.N.A.'s Mission is to rescue and provide a safe haven for horses of all breeds who are abused and neglected, as well as those destined for slaughter, rehabilitate them and place them in responsible and caring homes. E.P.O.N.A. also provides a comfortable and therapeutic environment for a limited number of permanently retired horses. In addition, E.P.O.N.A. seeks to educate the public about horse welfare issues and the proper care and training of horses.
Executive Director: Beverly Hanson
Beverley Hanson, Executive Director and Barn Manager, has served EPONA for the past seven years. Prior to EPONA she spent her career at the telephone company in management and human resource and has supported other private ventures in payroll, accounting, and project management. A horse lover to the core, when she�s not at EPONA caring for an entire barn, she�s riding her Appaloosa mare named Rosey. In her spare time, she enjoys relaxing with her husband Dan, and her "petfinder" Lab, Daze, French Bulldog, Zonie and 2 cats. She is blessed with 4 step-children, 6 grandchildren, and a foster-daughter. She truly appreciates her EPONA friends, and thinks �the Volunteers at EPONA are the greatest!�.
President: Catherine B. Blake
Sales Protocol International
www.salesprotocol.com
Vice President and Treasurer:
Catherine Compagnone Klehm
Catherine Klehm Consulting (IT Project & Change Management and Training)
Director and Equine Veterinarian:
Dr. Deme Erickson
TNT Equine of Dover
https://www.tntequine.com
Director: Holly Kimball
Special Education Teacher
Director: Heather Smith
UNH Whittemore School of Business
https://www.wsbe.unh.edu
Director: Ashley Burgess
Laura Burgess Marketing
https://www.lauraburgess.com
Fundraising Chairperson: Laura Ladd
[email protected]
Fundraising Committee:
Connie Eddy
Catherine B. Blake
Sue Holman
Catherine Klehm
Media Relations:
Ashley Burgess
Laura Burgess Marketing
Photography:
Charlene Lister
Minto Thorsen
Michele Simon
Web Design:
Michele Simon -
Vitality Web Designs