Tracee & her mustang, Tara
Tracee & her mustang, Tara

Board Member, Tracee Oles
Tracee is a founding member and a lifelong horse advocate. She believes that her dream of prviding a sanctuary for neglected horses is realized in Sunrise. "The healing we recieve from the horses we save is profound and I often wonder, Who's saving Who?"

Lindsay, her mare, Misty and dog, Riley
Lindsay, her mare, Misty and dog, Riley
Vice President, Interim President, Lindsay Merget
Lindsay was a succesful member of the Equestrian team at CalPoly University and is dedicated horse lover. "These horses spend their entire lives in complete service and ask for nothing in return, only to be cast aside once rendered useless by their owners.  We offer a place for them where there are no expectations, just unconditional appreciation and love. I am so grateful to be a part of that. "
Lisa's daughter & Princess
Lisa's daughter & Princess
Board Member, Lisa O'Connor
Founding member, Lisa, grew up with horses and is passionate about providing a loving home for horses in need"I am very inspired when I see the spark come back into their eyes as they learn to trust again….They have so much to teach us about forgiveness”
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Volunteer Coordinator, Mary Taylor
Mary is a founding member and spends many hours a week ensuring that our horses get the best possible care. "I'm blessed to be working as part of a team to provide holistic care to horses who have been so neglected in the past."
Suzanna at Sunrise
Suzanna at Sunrise
Secretary, Susana Groom
Susana has been a dedicated volunteer with Sunrise and has now joined the board to serve even more. "I feel fortunate that I have been given the chance to be part of such an important organization that allows me to fulfill a life-long dream of working with horses and making a difference in their lives."
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Treasurer, Arella Sedgwick

Arella joined our team in 2011. She is a professional controller/accountant and a certified 2010 QuickBooks Pro advisor, and has much improved the efficiency of our system. She is passionate about our mission and our horses and is a valuable asset to our team.