Hopeful Acres

04/17/2026

Our upcoming volunteer training has been cancelled.
Please do not come to the barn April 25 for training as there will not be one.

04/08/2026

Next volunteer training is April 25 9am-12pm.
Tell your friends and see us there!

04/07/2026

Thankful for the rain showers this weekend! Hoping for continued rain and growth for our pastures.
A few trail photos that look better with rain!

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from our family to yours!
Today we are blessed to have what we have and know who who we know. We hope you find Beauty, Grace, and blessings in this Easter Day!

04/04/2026

We’re hoping for April showers soon to help bring May flowers!
For now here’s a peak at what we see.

04/03/2026

All dressed up to hunt eggs. Who dressed the best?

04/02/2026

04/02/2026

Who dresses best?

04/01/2026

We’ve got an infestation of bunnies!

It’s spring and fun times are here! Our herd is here to have fun, play, and happy April fools day!

03/28/2026

Tack - a term we use daily. Easiest way to describe this is the equipment (sometimes we call it “clothes”) the horses wear. This can be during ground work on when riding.

All tack has specifications, and fun facts about it!
It is incredibly important to fit tack to each horse and rider.

We’re looking for a western saddle to fit Izzy! We need a 14-15” seat with a 7” gullet width.

If you have one or know of someone who does please let us know!

It's and we're diving into a new series about tack! For our non-equestrian friends, tack is used to describe any number of items and equipment worn by horses when working with humans.

03/25/2026

Farmers help provide for our herd, our family, and our community!

Thank a farmer because our herd sure does!

Today is . But that’s every day to farmers and ranchers who grow our food, fiber and fuel. They care for their livestock and are committed to protecting the land and natural resources.

We often boast that everything is bigger in Texas. That’s true when it comes to agriculture, too.

The state’s varied climates and soil types enable farmers to grow a wide selection of crops, including grains, fiber, timber, fruits and vegetables. Texans are especially well-known for raising cattle, but sheep, goats and poultry are major sectors of the Texas agricultural economy, as well.

Farming and ranching is a demanding profession. It’s risky, and it sure isn’t easy.

But it’s the satisfaction of a hard day’s work and of doing something for others. Fulfilling dreams. And facing the uncertainty with faith and optimism. Farmers and ranchers are the beating heart of Texas agriculture. And our future.