Our Story
Founded in 1994, Ride to Fly is a volunteer-driven non-profit organization dedicated to sharing the life-changing gift of horsemanship with children and adults facing physical, intellectual, developmental, and emotional challenges. Operating as a proud PATH International member center in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, we provide a safe, nurturing environment where individuals from age three and up can experience the profound benefits of Therapeutic Riding and Equine Assisted Learning. Grounded in the core belief of the inherent worth and dignity of all people, our adaptive programs extend far beyond the saddle—helping riders build physical strength, enhance cognitive functioning, and cultivate emotional resilience. Funded entirely through grants, community donations, and fundraising, Ride to Fly remains steadfastly committed to empowering our students to rise above obstacles, build independence, and truly "fly without wings."

Meet the Board
Led by a shared passion for adaptive horsemanship, the Ride to Fly Board of Directors brings together diverse professional expertise from finance, therapy, and community service. As an entirely volunteer-driven non-profit, these leaders dedicate their time to maintaining the highest standards of operational health and integrity, ensuring our programs can serve South Bay families for generations to come.

Board President
Mark Radville
Mark Radville brings over three decades of financial industry experience to his leadership role at Ride to Fly, currently working as a Managing Director in private equity. He holds a degree in business finance from Loyola University Chicago and uses his professional expertise to guide the strategic growth and long-term sustainability of the organization. A passionate advocate for the South Bay community, Mark frequently speaks to local groups about the profound impact of adaptive horsemanship. He is deeply committed to supporting the barn's fundraising and development goals and currently serves as President of the Board of Directors.

Vice President
Kirk Attoian
Kirk Attoian serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors for Ride to Fly, bringing more than 30 years of business leadership, strategy, operations, and local community experience to the organization. A longtime South Bay resident and local business owner, Kirk is the President of BroadLance Consulting, where he works with business owners and leadership teams to improve strategy, processes, operations, and team performance. His professional background includes building and leading companies, developing teams, improving organizational structure, and helping businesses create practical plans for growth.

Secretary
Stephanie Hoffman
Stephanie Hoffman started volunteering for Ride to Fly in 1996, and has served in many
roles at the barn and behind the scenes over the years. She retired from teaching
therapeutic riding in 2009 and now enjoys helping current instructors develop their
programs. She is a licensed occupational therapist working in community based mental
health and has experience facilitating equine assisted mental health sessions with
children and teens at Ride to Fly. She currently serves as Secretary on the Board of
Directors.

Board Member
Gabriella Goshtigan
Gabriella "Gigi" Goshtigan brings a deep passion for the Ride to Fly mission to her role on the leadership team. Over the years, she has been an active presence at the barn, helping with [insert specific contribution, e.g., volunteer coordination, special events, or daily barn operations] and supporting our riders behind the scenes. Professionally, Gigi works as a [insert professional role, e.g., educator / healthcare professional / business owner], allowing her to bring valuable community insights and organizational skills to the team. She is dedicated to expanding the program's outreach and ensuring every rider feels welcomed and supported. She currently serves as a Board Member on the Board of Directors.

Treasurer
Dan Stillwell
Dan Stillwell oversees the financial health and fiscal sustainability of Ride to Fly, ensuring that community contributions directly support the program’s mission. With a strong professional background in [insert field, e.g., accounting / corporate finance / business operations], he manages the organization’s budgeting, financial reporting, and long-term economic planning. Dan is deeply committed to keeping the barn well-resourced and accessible to every family who needs it. He works closely with the board to maximize the impact of all donations and grants, and currently serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors.
Our Team.
Meet the heart and soul behind Ride to Fly. Our dedicated team of board members, certified instructors, and passionate volunteers are united by a single vision: empowering our riders to achieve independence and experience joy through the healing power of horses. Grounded in empathy, safety, and a deep respect for our community, we work side-by-side to ensure every individual who visits the barn feels supported, celebrated, and inspired to reach their full potential.

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Art Director

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Tech Lead

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The students come to Ride to Fly because they love their time with the horses and it is a safe place. From the words of a student, who was asked which horse was their favorite horse, “Probably the horse I’m hugging right here”. Contributions to our organization is a gift. The students and families greatly benefit from their experience with Ride to Fly.
At Ride To Fly, our horses are the backbone of our program. Each of our horses are selected and trained to provide safe and effective therapeutic/adaptive riding and horsemanship lessons for our students, and they deserve the very best care in return!
Our wonderful horses deserve a high standard of care to continue their work with the children and adults that rely on them for their therapy including:
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Standard Veterinary Care
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Emergency Veterinary Care
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Hoof Care (Trimming and Shoes)
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Chiropractic Care
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Dental Care
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Medications
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Supplements
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Feed (Hay, Senior Feed, Pelleted Feed)
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Stall Management (regular cleaning and bedding)
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Grooming
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Exercise and Training
As you can see, the costs involved in keeping our horses healthy and happy are important to the work we do. This is where we can use your help. Please consider making a donation to keep our horses fit and healthy for our students.
How do we use your contribution?
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$50 provides hay for one day
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$150 provides stall bedding for one week
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$300 provides medications for one month
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$600 provides vaccinations for six months
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$1200 sponsors one horse for one month
We appreciate your consideration and support so very much. The Ride To Fly therapy horses all give an enthusiastic whinny of gratitude as well!
On behalf of Prince Charming, Bailey, and Truely, we thank you for being an important partner of Ride To Fly!
With Gratitude,
The Ride To Fly Team
