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Meet Our Team

Meet the Faces that Make the Magic Happen

The Horses Healing Hearts Board of Directors serves with dedication, accountability, and a shared belief in the transformative power of this work. Their leadership helps ensure that every decision supports the wellbeing of our participants, our horses, and the future of our mission.

Joe LeBlanc

President and Founder

Joe LeBlanc is the President and Co Founder of Horses Healing Hearts, Inc., bringing a lifetime of service, leadership, and commitment to supporting others particularly veterans and first responders.

Joe is a U.S. Army veteran and served for 37 years as a Massachusetts State Trooper. Early in his career, he served as a K-9 Officer at the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant, working in a high-security environment that required discipline, vigilance, and teamwork. He later served as an Inspector with the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, where he specialized in accident reconstruction, applying investigative skill, technical analysis, and attention to detail to complex cases.

Joe is a graduate of University of Massachusetts Amherst and is a Certified Facilitator of Equine Connection. He also serves as the Facility Manager of Lazy J Ranch, LLC, overseeing daily operations, safety, and program readiness to ensure a secure and welcoming environment for all participants.

In addition to his nonprofit and ranch leadership roles, Joe is a co-owner of Creative Touch Designs, an embroidery, screen printing, and promotional products business. His involvement supports operations, logistics, and long-term sustainability, complementing his background in leadership and management.

Joe is an active member of the Patriot Riders, where he enjoys supporting veterans through outreach and community initiatives. He particularly enjoys participating in the monthly Horses Healing Hearts Coffee Hour, held at Lazy J Ranch from April through October, which provides veterans with a relaxed space for connection and camaraderie.

Outside of his professional and volunteer roles, Joe enjoys spending time with his wife, Marianne, and their three dogs, traveling to the family’s Tennessee property, taking vacations with friends and family, and exploring the woods and trails around the ranch. He is deeply committed to creating spaces where healing, trust, and connection can grow naturally.

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Cindy Moore

Vice President

Cindy Moore serves as Vice President of Horses Healing Hearts, Inc., bringing a lifetime of sales experience, relationship-building, and integrity-driven leadership to the organization.

The seventh of ten children, Cindy learned early on how to navigate different personalities, listen closely, and adapt with empathy, skills that have shaped both her professional success and her approach to leadership. She has worked in sales throughout her entire career and spent 20 years as an insurance agent, helping individuals and families secure the right coverage at the lowest possible cost.

Ten years ago, Cindy transitioned into real estate, where her people-first approach and strong professional network quickly became the foundation of her success. In 2023, she earned her real estate broker’s license and launched her own brokerage, Moore Real Estate. She is actively involved in six professional networking groups, reflecting her belief that strong relationships and collaboration create meaningful opportunity for everyone involved.

Cindy is deeply committed to community service and currently serves on the Board of the Peabody Rotary, where she supports initiatives focused on service, connection, and giving back. She lives by the principles of give and you shall receive, serve and you shall be served, and always lead with integrity.

Outside of her professional and board roles, Cindy enjoys skiing, bowling in a weekly league, and relaxing while spending time by her pool. As Vice President of Horses Healing Hearts, she brings energy, authenticity, and a genuine passion for helping others to everything she does.

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Marianne Cyr

Executive Director & Interim Secretary

Marianne Cyr is the Co-Founder, Executive Director, and Interim Secretary of Horses Healing Hearts, Inc., bringing more than 45 years of hands-on experience with horses and a lifelong commitment to healing, education, and community service. Her work is grounded in the belief that meaningful connection, especially through horses, can create powerful opportunities for growth, learning, and emotional well-being.

Early in her career, while attending college, Marianne worked at Pettengill House, a social service agency in Salisbury. That experience opened her eyes to the impact of compassionate, relationship-based support and sparked a lasting passion for helping others, particularly individuals and families navigating difficult life circumstances. This formative experience continues to shape the heart and direction of her work today.

Marianne is an alumna of Northern Essex Community College, where she earned a dual degree in Criminal Justice and Computer Science. She is a Massachusetts Licensed Riding Instructor and a Certified Facilitator of Equine Connection, Horse Powered Reading®️, and PAL Around Pony School®️. Through these programs, she blends horsemanship, literacy, life skills, and emotional wellness into inclusive, relationship-based experiences serving children, families, veterans, and older adults.

In addition to her nonprofit leadership, Marianne is the owner of Creative Touch Designs, a woman-owned embroidery, screen printing, and promotional products business she founded 25 years ago. Building and sustaining a successful small business for over two decades has strengthened her leadership, operational, and financial expertise, skills she brings directly into guiding a growing nonprofit organization.

Horses Healing Hearts, Inc. operates its programs at Lazy J Ranch, LLC, a separately owned and operated equine facility founded by Marianne Cyr in 2006, which serves as the organization’s home base under a formal, board-approved facility-use agreement.

Marianne is deeply involved in her local community and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Salisbury Agricultural Commission and as a Board of Directors member of SCTV in Salisbury. Her community leadership reflects a strong commitment to agriculture, small business, and local connection.

Outside of her professional roles, Marianne enjoys spending time with her husband, Joe, and their three dogs, traveling to their Tennessee home, caring for all the animals on the farm, and spending time with family whenever possible. She holds a deep personal passion for helping others, especially veterans and older adults living with dementia and is dedicated to ensuring Horses Healing Hearts remains a place where compassion, dignity, and purpose are always at the center and open to the community.

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Member of the Board

Charles Arthur Clark

Charles Arthur “Chuck” Clark is a U.S. Air Force veteran and a dedicated member of the Board of Directors of Horses Healing Hearts, Inc. His life and service are rooted in a deep commitment to veterans, community, and meaningful connection.

Chuck currently serves as Commander of the Beverly Vietnam Veterans and as Sergeant-at-Arms for VFW Post 545, where he plays an active role in leadership, advocacy, and community engagement on behalf of veterans. Through these roles, he supports outreach efforts, scholarship initiatives, and events that honor service while strengthening local veteran networks.

Chuck has also contributed to the broader veteran community through leadership and advisory roles, including service connected to the Beverly Veterans Council and participation on the Advisory Committee for the Beverly 400 Veterans Monument, helping preserve the legacy of those who served while building spaces for reflection and remembrance.

Professionally, Chuck brings practical business experience as a past partner of New Beverly Auto Clinic & Towing and a current partner of C.P. Enterprises, offering grounded insight into operations, stewardship, and organizational sustainability.

Outside of his board service, Chuck enjoys restoring and appreciating antique cars, a hobby that reflects his respect for craftsmanship, history, and the patience it takes to bring lasting value back to life—qualities that align naturally with the mission of Horses Healing Hearts.

Chuck is proud to support Horses Healing Hearts and its work with veterans, families, and individuals seeking healing, purpose, and connection through the power of the horse–human bond.

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