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Neil Szanyi
CDR, USN. Chairman of the Board of Directors

Neil is an active duty Naval Submarine Officer, currently serving as the Tactical Development Officer on the staff of Commander Submarine Force, US Pacific Fleet in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He lives in Kailua with his wife, Sue and son, Quinn. He was introduced to horses by Sue and has been riding and caring for horses for over 20 years. His riding background includes both English and Western experience at stables in seven states and Italy. He has some Western competition experience in Georgia and has been playing polo with the Honolulu Polo Club in Waimanalo since 2007. He has been serving in various capacities with THH since 2004 including volunteer, bookkeeper, and Treasurer prior to becoming Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2008.

Kelly Brazeal
PATH Registered Instructor

Kelly found THH by attending the Keiki Rodeo in 2007 & she was intrigued by the idea of using horses as a therapy tool for children & adults. She started volunteering in June of 2007, and was instantly in love with the program. In 2008, she pursued her teaching certification for PATH and became a Certified PATH Instructor in October 2008. To love a horse is happiness, to share and teach your love of horses with others is greater than anything I could've ever dreamed!

Instructor Bios THH Waimanalo
Instructor Bios THH Waimanalo

Elizabeth P. Cambra
PATH Registered Instructor

Elizabeth's love for horses began at age four when her best friend began taking therapeutic riding lessons. She rode on and off throughout her youth and did a bit of jumping as well as Western Pleasure. She has volunteered in therapeutic programs in Texas, California, and Hawaii. After visiting the Honolulu Polo fields, she began volunteering at THH in 2005. Less than a year later, Elizabeth took her passion to the next level and got certified as a PATH Instructor. Her degree in Child & Family Development was a perfect fit and allows Elizabeth to work with Hawaii's youth while being around her favorite animals. In 2007, Elizabeth was bitten by the polo bug and began learning the sport. A year later, she bought her first horse and continues to play polo. Elizabeth teaches lessons on an as needed basis these days and remains on the THH Board of Directors.

 
 
 

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