Our Staff
CHELSEA LINDELL
Counselor
My love for horses began at a young age while visiting my grandparents' ranch in Wyoming. Those experiences grew years later during graduate school, when a close friend shared her horses with me during a challenging time in my life and I discovered the unique healing power horses have to provide peace, connection, and growth. I knew then that I wanted to offer that same experience to others.
I earned my Master's in Social Work from the University of Denver and began my career in 2014 with the Department of Human Services, supporting children and families who had experienced trauma and adversity. That work inspired me to become certified in Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, allowing me to combine evidence-based therapies, including CBT, ACT, and DBT, with the healing connection between horses and humans.
As a wife and mom of two young boys, I also understand the joys and challenges of parenthood. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where children, teens, adults, and families feel safe to heal, build resilience, and reconnect with their strengths.
JULIE WALLACE
Counselor
As a mental health counselor, I partner with horses to help my clients move through stuck points and patterns in the here and now. Working with horses helped me show up in my life more grounded, more aware, and with intention. I have been a teacher for most of my adult life, finally retiring from a 30+ year career filled with so much connection and many beautiful memories. I cherish my years as a teacher and offer an expertise with adolescents from 3 decades of having the privilege of being around young people. I have worked as a forensic behavioral health therapist which is extremely rewarding. Lastly, at 50+ years of age, I have officially become horse crazy! Who knew? Just a kid from Upstate New York, I had no experience with these incredible beings. Now, in the second half of my life, I get to partner with them to help others. I feel so honored. Read more about my journey at the Grounded Partners website .
TRISTA ZIMMERMAN
President
Ranch and Volunteer Manager
I have always had a deep love and admiration for horses growing up spending time with them grooming and riding. Our family had a boarding facility in Minnesota, so I got to have horse time in with the most beautiful animals on earth when I was there.
I spent many years just admiring horses until becoming involved with Horses Make Miracles. After taking Equine Communication and Behavior and health care courses, I’m honored and passionate to be able to provide the very best care to our beloved equine partners and friends. I believe they all deserve respect and love for all they give back to us humans. As Barn and Volunteer Manager for HMM, I look forward to giving the love, care, and respect to our horses we have as working partners and companions.
LINDA RAULINO
Founder/Treasurer
I grew up owning and riding horses and ponies in Massachusetts and taught horsemanship and riding while competing in hunter jumper events, field trials and endurance spanning several decades. My background in dressage and combined training enhanced my teaching skills as well as organizing events for U.S. Pony Club and Special Olympics. My experience and passion for horses blended when my career in Equine Assisted Therapy found me in1987. I’ve been a certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor since 1994 and helped several nonprofit Equine Assisted Therapy startup organizations get their start in our field. I founded Horses Make Miracles in 2014 and I’m currently semi-retired. I do my best to continue consulting and help to create educational horsemanship programs.