Meet Our Team
Jayne Beebe, MSN
Jayne Beebe, MSN is a retired Associate Professor and worked at the Washington State University College of Nursing Yakima campus. She is the president and founder of Sprit of Hope, Equine Center for Life & Learning in Selah, WA where she works with children. Over the years she has held numerous mental health related certifications. This includes those that utilize horses, such as EAGALA, and has over 20 years of equine-assisted service experience with individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
Jayne led all Quiet Cadence equine-assisted workshops in 2023 at the Kittitas County Events Center.
Jayne is piloting an equine-assisted team building programs for healthcare workers through Quiet Cadence beginning in May 2024 Ellensburg.
Chris Williams
Chris, a dedicated Personal Development Coach and Domestic Violence Recovery Coach, who founded Livin' the Visions Coaching in 2015, a platform committed to educating, empowering, and helping women envision the lives they desire. As a domestic violence survivor, she brings unwavering determination to her coaching practice, sharing her inspiring journey of healing and self-discovery with clients.
A multi-talented individual, Chris's coaching style integrates evidence-based techniques and personal experience. An Amazon #1 Best Selling Author, her impactful book offers guidance on personal development, empowerment, and domestic violence recovery. As a dynamic public speaker and women’s retreat host, Chris inspires audiences with her powerful message of hope, resilience, and personal growth.
Passionate about volunteering, Chris dedicates time to the One Love Foundation and Quiet Cadence. She is a staunch supporter of the impactful role equine partners play in mental health. Introduced to horses in 2020 she experienced firsthand their energy and healing, instantly falling in love with their therapeutic powers. This personal connection fuels her advocacy for integrating equine therapy into mental health services. With family members in healthcare and as first responders, Chris is passionate about ensuring readily available mental health services to support those dedicated to the well-being of others. Her commitment extends beyond personal experience, advocating for holistic approaches to mental wellness encompassing both human and equine connections.
Karen Moss
Karen King is a marriage and family counseling student who, in the past, has been a certified EAGALA equine specialist and worked in partnership with a mental health counselor to provide EAGALA sessions to clients. She is scheduled to renew her certification this year. Karen has over 20 years’ experience working with horses and is actively competing in 3 day events!
Sussan Hussels
Sussan was born and raised in Germany before moving to the U.S. in 2008. Her background is in Economics and Applied Social Sciences. She is masters prepared from the University of Cologne from there she spent 10 years working in market research then focused on raising her two children. Horses came into her life in 2013. Initially learning the Parelli principles and has since broadened her horsemanship skills and now has been riding with Buck Brannaman since 2018.what started out as a hobby, a passion which then culminated in the founding of The Wooden Horse.
The Wooden Horse is a lesson and training barn nestled into the Eastern foothills of the Cascades in the beautiful Kittitas Valley. The Wooden Horse, we strives to help humans and horses to become better partners.
Susan is passionate about teaching people to become better partners to their equine companions. Susan focuses on the foundational horsemanship principles. This is the basic foundational relationship with our equine companions.
Kristen Jentges, ARNP
Has a passion for horses and mental health. She studied both psychology and nursing in college and has always wanted to blend her passion for human wellbeing with her love for horses.
Kristen helped found and supports Quiet Cadence mostly behind the scenes.
This year she is working with a new partner, Debriefing the Front Lines, to develop nursing continuing education classes that blend with horses for educational purposes.
Lori Chandler
Voted “Ellensburg’s Best Adult Recreation” by the local community, Lori Chandler R.Y.T., has been teaching yoga in Ellensburg, Washington for over 20 years. Lori provides instruction in breathing techniques, meditation, and yoga, and using her extensive experience, takes extra care to make yoga work for everyone, regardless of their age or physical limitations.
Jason Harms
Spent most of his career in law-enforcement and we are so grateful to have him on our team to help with the Quiet Cadence newsletter!
Quiet Cadence in the Community
Quiet Cadence First Newspaper Article!
Quiet Cadence at the CWU Equestrian Team Show
Quiet Cadence First Newspaper Article!
First yoga classes were offered in partnership with Lori Chandler of Central Yoga at KVH!
Learn about Kristen and Quiet Cadence
Quiet Cadence at the CWU Equestrian Team Show
Quiet Cadence First Newspaper Article!
Quiet Cadence founder Kristen Jentges, ARNP was interviewed on 11/15/2023. She discussed the origin and vision for Quiet Cadence.
Quiet Cadence at the CWU Equestrian Team Show
Quiet Cadence at the CWU Equestrian Team Show
Quiet Cadence at the CWU Equestrian Team Show
Two of Quiet Cadence’s equine partners, Henri and Chester, participated at the Central Washington University Horse show on November 10-11, 2023.