A law enforcement professional for more than 40 years, San Mateo County sheriff Gregory “Greg” Munks was elected to his current position in 2006. Previously, he spent 13 years as the undersheriff of San Mateo County. Greg Munks has served on the boards of numerous charitable organizations, including the National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy.
Established in 1971, the National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy provides equine-assisted activities such as adaptive riding and social skills training for children and adults in the San Francisco area. Equine assisted therapy (EAT) is an experiential modality that encourages individuals with physical and cognitive challenges to interact with horses in a safe, nurturing environment.
Riding horses and participating in activities such as grooming and feeding fosters an emotional bond between the participant and the animal. The physical benefits of equine therapy include improved balance, respiration, circulation, and muscle strength, and the therapy also provides critical social benefits such as improved interpersonal and communication skills.
Relying on the support of numerous volunteers, NCEFT serves around 150 individuals each week.
