Our Team
Libby Neily, Director & Founder
Owning and showing horses for nearly 40 years, Libby has competed in multiple disciplines such as Hunter/Jumper, AQHA, Reining and Ranch Riding events. Having taught hundreds of students to ride, her desire to develop a program beyond riding that teaches people how to connect with horses through the lense of mindfulness. She is dedicated to helping people discover the benefits of practicing mindfulness in a very practical and approachable way. She has developed a fun and unique program model that helps clients find the peace of mind that comes from living in the present and connecting to the world around you.
Libby is a Certified Advanced Equine-Assisted Learning Instructor and is a Certified Mindfulness Facilitator with the Mindfulness Without Borders Program. She and her husband Greg have owned Dragonfly Farm for nearly 20 years.
Lauren Neily, NC Program Manager
Lauren has a lifetime of experience in the equine industry. She has been essential in creating a management and wellness program for our herd. Her passion for introducing youth to the therapeutic benefits of connecting with horses led her to help develop The Mindful Equine Adolescent Program Model. She recently relocated to our North Carolina location to oversee the construction of our state-of-the-art facility just outside Asheville.
Lauren also attended Starmark Academy Dog Training School and has worked for some of the industries top professionals. She currently works with private clients.