• Meaghan Salmon

    DIRECTOR

    Meaghan has been an active equine enthusiast since she was a child! During her equestrian career she has been a large animal vet assistant, FEI Dressage groom and a high performance barn manager! She prides herself in creating a positive environment for horses to start to feel comfortable and confident in their own surroundings.

    Meaghan manages the day to day operations as well as takes care of the animals at the sanctuary!

  • Elliott Salmon

    VICE PRESIDENT/ TREASURER

    Elliott’s equine journey started when he met Meaghan in the spring of 2022! Elliott has played a vital part to the sanctuary from the beginning! His care and compassion help all of the sanctuary animals feel safe and loved on their journey to recovery!

    Elliott supports the day to day operations, is our “in house problem fixer” and is also in charge of giving all of the critters treats!

  • Lauren Schlesselman

    BOARD MEMBER

    Lauren has been riding horses for 25+ years. She believes that all horses no matter of age, breed and size all deserve a chance at quality care. Lauren and her family love visiting the sanctuary when they can!

  • Taylor Kehnemuyi

    BOARD MEMBER

    Taylor has 15 years of varied experience in the horse world. She began riding and showing hunters/jumpers in the Chicagoland, Pennsylvania and Jersey areas. She grew her love for horses in multiple working student, trainer assisting, and vet assisting positions on the east coast as a teenager. She has knowledge in every aspect of providing top notch care to the horses under her management from facility care to specialized veterinary after care. Currently Taylor is rehabilitation farm manager and vet assistant in the Chicagoland area.

  • Lauren White

    BOARD MEMBER

    Lauren has always been an avid equine lover and began growing her love for and knowledge of equine care when she was an early teen. So far in her equine career, she’s held positions as a working student and barn manager at FEI dressage farms and is currently a student at the University of Kentucky. She hopes to make a positive impact on the lives of equines, as they have made a positive impact on hers.

  • Shyanne Dibb

    BOARD MEMBER

Iron Range Equine Sanctuary is committed to providing a soft landing to those who need it most. Every animal that comes to the sanctuary will have the chance to be rehabilitated with compassion, respect and love.