About Us
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
Established in late 2016, Walk in My Shoes Therapeutic Riding is Johnston County's leading therapeutic riding program. This 501(c)3 non-profit program offers safe and fun equine assisted activities to all ages.
Our Story
Program Director and Instructor Melissa Behan began volunteering with another therapeutic program in 2010. She quickly fell in love with the program and it's riders, and pursued receiving her PATH certification, which she completed in June 2013. The program currently caters to over 30 riders and continues to grow!
Melissa has over 20 years of riding experience and participated in many Pony Club events over the years. She owned several horses throughout her youth, and has experience in the hunter/jumper ring, and with three day eventing. Melissa was lucky enough to train and work for some of the top coaches in Washington State, and loves sharing their teaching styles and what she has learned with her riders. Melissa currently resides in Clayton with her loyal dog Chewy, and works in Commerce Operations for AppSmart, a local B2B Technology based company. Melissa says " Working with our riders and running this program has been a life changing experience that I am truly grateful for. It is so rewarding and I look forward to every moment that I get to spend with the riders, parents, volunteers and horses.