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Board Members of Amanda's Foundered Friends: Horse and Equine Rescue

Our three board members come from a variety of backgrounds and each has a unique talent or skill to contribute to the success of
Amanda's Foundered Friends. Please click on the Board Member's picture below for their personal biography.

Sheila Campbell
President and Founder

Dana Lysons
Secretary, Co-founder

Mitzi Demont
Treasurer

Sheila Bishop, President and Founder Dana Lysons, Treasurer and Co-Founder Mitzi Demont, Secretary

Sheila Campbell
President and Founder

Luna and SheilaHi! My name is Sheila Campbell, president of Amanda's Foundered Friends Horse and Equine Rescue. I am a proud Colorado native, and a certified veterinary technician, and have worked in veterinary hospitals on and off for the past 11 years. I have always had a deep love for animals of all types. When I was young I was scared of horses, until at age 9, a friend that showed horses in 4H finally convinced me to climb on her trusty old show horse Blackie and ride around their round pen. I was scared, but she convinced me she would be right behind me riding double and that nothing could go wrong. I nervously climbed aboard, and instantly I was hooked. Luckily my parents and I had just moved to my dad's family farm in beautiful Collbran CO, and my parents could support my new fascination and get me my first horse. I haven't been without one in my life since.

I currently have one horse, two dogs, four cats, one snake, and several fish. Many of these are rescues from various places, most often from vet hospitals I have worked in. I have always had a fond place in my heart for animals in need, and horses have been a part of my soul since my first ride on Blackie. It seemed only natural to combine the two, and rescue horses that would otherwise end up living out a life of misery, or being euthanized. I sincerely thank everyone that has helped my dream become a reality!


Dana Lysons
Secretary and Co-Founder

Riding Lesson on LillyMy name is Dana Lysons and I have been best friends with our President and Founder, Sheila Campbell, since the 5th grade. Like her, I share a great passion for animals, most especially horses. My parents first put me on a horse when I was two years old and I have been hooked ever since.

I moved back to Colorado in May 2011 and intend to make it my permanent home. I enjoy horse back riding, mountian biking, hiking, rafting, and anything else outdoors and in nature. I work for a small graphic design and print studio here in Grand Junction, Colorado and during my free time, I work with Amanda's Foundered Friends, drawing, and building my art business.

I currently have one horse; a 25 year old registered paint mare that I hope to ride on the trails this spring and summer. Over the years, I have volunteered my time at ranches and barns to be around horses and care for them in exchange for riding lessons. I had the wonderful opportunity of taking a barefoot trimming class with Ida Hammer, a well known Natural Hoof Care Practioner in Illinois who learned under the influence of Pete Ramey. One of my goals is to earn an Equine Science Degree as a Natural Hoofcare Practioner.

I bring to the rescue my experience as a graphic and web designer where I assist Amanda's Foundered Friends with print marketing material. My extensive administrative experience also helps with organizing events, and general office duties. I reside on the rescue property, so I also contribute to caring and loving on the horses. I consider myself very lucky to know Sheila and I am excited to be working hard on running the rescue to give horses the chance to live long, happy, sound, and healthy lives.


Mitzi Demont
Treasurer

Mitzi and GingerI was born in Monroe, Louisiana and I lived there until 1983. When I was almost 6 yrs old, my family moved to Colorado. Dad's work promoted him to start another shop in Grand Junction. I went to elementary and middle and high schools there and graduated in 1996 from Fruita Monument High School. That fall after graduating I started College at Colorado Mountain College with the hopes of becoming a Veterinary Technician. I have loved animals all of my life. Even in Louisiana we had cats, dogs and other pets. I am very fond of cats, but I love all animals. Right after we moved we had a horse named Peaches and she gave birth to a colt we named South Star Max. We would only get to ride Peaches if our dad walked her on a lead, and have always loved riding horses since then. Our family sold both Peaches and Max, and unfortunately we never got another horse. I have always dreamed of one day having my own again. In college I joined the Vet Tech program and that is where I met Sheila Campbell. We became roommates in college and after graduating in 2000 from CMC, I went to work for a Vet for 3 months, and then went to another vet for 3 months. I passed my Boards and now I am working in the laundry department for Mantey Heights Rehab and Care Center. I still keep my continuing education up to date so I can stay certified as a vet tech. I have 2 cats and 3 dogs and a 28 gallon fish tank now at home with my parents. I would have more animals but don't have room. Love all animals! Want to help out some horses in need.

For the rescue I help with networking, organizing events, and general accounting. I visit with the horses and help with their care as well.

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