Meet Our Team
“Horses have a remarkable ability to understand and respond to human emotion.”
― Temple Grandin
Dr. Lisa Coyne
Eagala Certified Mental Health Practitioner
Lisa grew up riding horses, working at stables, and as a college student, leading riding tours in the Dublin Mountains in Ireland. After a hiatus of many years where she didn't ride or spend time around horses, she was invited on a trail ride in the mountains around Tepoztlan, Mexico. This led her to lease a senior horse named Mac, who gently led her back to a life with horses. She began to learn natural horsemanship, and was struck by the exquisite ability of horses to communicate with each other and with humans. The more time Dr. Coyne spent with horses, the more interested she became in equine facilitated psychotherapy as an adjunctive service to the evidence-based care the New England Center for OCD and Anxiety provides. To learn more about Dr. Coyne, click here.
Susan McLoone
Eagala Certified Equine Specialist
Susan is the proud owner and operator of Kismet Farm located on the South Shore, MA. Growing up in England, she spent most of her childhood at her grandparents' cottage which was conveniently located next to a stable. This early exposure sparked her dream of owning horses and a farm. With many years of experience in the horse industry she is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for both horse and rider. Her passion for horses is matched only by her dedication to creating a welcoming space for all who visit. Susan enjoys watching the natural bond between horses and their owners. In her spare time, she is with her family and friends and maybe attending a horse show or two to watch her daughter compete.
Catherine Mayes
Eagala Certified Other (Autism) Specialist
Catherine has over 30 years of experience advocating for children with different abilities, a term she prefers over disabilities. Her son Mike, diagnosed with autism at 18 months, began riding horses at four, sparking her passion for equine therapy through the transformative and healing potential within human/horse interactions. She enjoys trail riding with her 27-year-old mare, Hearts, with whom she joined the Century Club in dressage in 2023. Catherine spent a decade at Mass Advocates for Children, supporting low-income families facing cultural and economic barriers with autistic children, and later developed social and life skills programs for autistic teens and young adults at AANE.
Richard Cronan, MEd, MDiv, LMHC
Clinician, Barn Manager
Rick is a mental health counselor and psychoanalyst with decades of experience in supporting clients with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting, self-exploration, and relationship issues. He also takes care of our equine therapists, makes sure they have plenty of exercise, hay, clean soft beds at night, and keeps them healthy and happy. Learn more about Rick here.
About Our Farm
Mudflower Farm, established in June 2024, draws inspiration for its name from the Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hahn's wisdom, "No mud, no lotus." In this beautiful natural environment, nestled in the wetlands, we put ourselves in the way of beauty, reach for joy, and hold space for hardship and suffering. It is a place where people can come together in nature and find stillness, community, and inspiration.
Explore the seasons at Mudflower
