Grace Therapeutic Horse Program

12/14/2025

Ten short years go by....in 2015 a little girl walks through the barn doors at Grace, with her beautiful momma ( Tracy Davis). A little girl who had lost her daddy. And at such a young age.....that hurt and loss runs "soul-deep."
A family trying to ease the pain, find some relief and maneuver through some dark days. And unbekownst to me......in walks "hope" in the form of 4 hooves and soft eyes.
I have loved this family for over 10 years. And I am so PROUD of this young lady. 10 years later, she has grown into a driven, talented and lovely young gal.....just winning 3rd in barrels at WORLDS Jr. Rodeo in Vegas. I cannot even put into words Lilly....how proud I am of you. How proud I am of your journey of redemption and resilence. ❤️.
Girl.....this needs to be a movie!!!! Lol.
(Thanks Beth Blankenship for bringing this family to us. You did good). ❤️.

12/12/2025

Can't wait for Saturday......Christmas at the Barn. 10-12. This is our backdrop for pictures. We can include a horse in the pics....or the kids can sit with Santa, on the bales of hay!!!!
I made new digs for the sweet donkeys. They always try and peek over the wall...but are just not tall enough. Now they can!!!! It's their early Christmas present. They LOVE to be included. Can't wait to see you all. So grateful. ❤️

12/07/2025

The little mare that could....and would. For every little soul that needed her. ❤️. Our sweet Willow.

One little 13 hand quarter horse with donkey ears.
People actually laughed at me, when i brought her home years ago. She may have not been the most beautiful little quarter horse..... but she was unbelievable. Steady and loyal. Kind and gentle. Would walk in that arena.. ..for hours. Carrying her treasured cargo, like she was carrying Jesus Himself. Autistic kids. Hurting kids. Happy kids. Grieving kids. Dementia clients.
Whatever we needed her to do....she did it. We loved her beyond words. I'm always so grateful for such a treasure. We lost her a few years back after giving us her all. This community treated her like she was a celebrity. And to some extent, she was.
Willow.....from the moment I first saw you (OK I DID think your ears were really big) I loved your heart. All these memories speak your life story.
And.....i shall never forget ❤️❤️. Gratitude.
(This first pic was early in the morning before she passed. Cow and I went to spend some sweet moments with her in her stall. As we were loving on her, a beautiful ray of sun came through her stall door, and gently fell across her head. I always felt like it was "a welcome-home kiss from God Himself "). He always brings me the best. ❤️

12/03/2025

Such a simple....yet powerful story.
Really rings so true. ❤️
I use to go up to meet my papa at the barn after milking. I wanted to be near him. To spend a quiet moment together We would cross the bridge (across the Woods Creek) to our cozy home. Dinner on the table. Pooh waiting for us to return. Hand in hand. Listening to the power of silence together.
That.....that built a lifetime of those moments to this very day. A barn....the stillness of a cold, crisp night. Checking on the babies. Listening to that beautiful, powerful silence. When you know that you know. God is real. And good. And that your lifetime of "faith-building" was so worth it. No life is without trials. Pain. Challenges. But at my age, what you do know. Is that God cares. And He never disappoints. ❤️. Happy December.

12/02/2025

At last.....Christmas is finding it's way to the Barn!!! It's magical for sure.❤️
Dec. 13. 10-12. Open Barn. Come enjoy celebrating this wonderful time of the year. We would love to see you. (RSVP if able)

11/14/2025

Oh...... this seems strangely familiar. ❤️

10/21/2025

Our sweet little barn-blessing "Basil." Close to 5 years of being a favorite here at the barn.
Sweet Basil....it was always "Basil and Broccoli" for the first 4 years. Always together. The best of buddies. We unfortunately lost Broccoli last year. And sadly... it has been almost a week since my sweet tiny Basil has been seen here at the barn. Basil would never NOT snuggle in with all her furry favorites. First and foremost....she ADORED Koda. Big ole Koda. I would come up for early morning feedings...and find Basil snuggled up next to Koda. As if she knew nothing would ever dare prey upon her, as long as she was near her big protectors.
I have been insanely crazy over this little white fluff of pure joy. I was her biggest supporter. ❤️
Funny how one little white fluff could find it's way so deeply into my heart. 😥😥.
Basil.. We shall miss you. Always remember you. And be crazy in love with you. You will be missed.
But I'm so grateful you chose us to spend your entire life with. ❤️
Thank you for always bringing a smile to my face.

10/16/2025

Calender Update!!! 2025 Christmas at the Barn!

Dec. 13, 2025. 10-12. Celebrating the holiday "barn" spirit. Enjoy goodies, a little riding for the kids, crafts, donkey snuggles and human hugs!!!
We would love to see you. Dress warm.
Let's celebrate the season together! ❤️
Pics with horses, decorations and rumor has it.. big man in red!!! Kids will be so excited.

10/07/2025

10/06/2025

Yes. Yes we do. ❤️