Join us in November for our annual Barn Bash
Barn Bash is the longest running fundraiser for Healing with Horses Ranch, which is held towards the end of every year. Since its inception, Barn Bash has grown into a Ranch family celebration and awards banquet. The purpose of this event is to look back on the successes of the past year. Learn more below about the awards that are presented.
Stay tuned for the 2024 Save the Date announcement.
Angel: 2023 Horse of the Year
Volunteer of
the Year 2023
Bernadette Black
Volunteer of the Year is Healing with Horses Ranch’s longest running award. Previously awarded at the Volunteer Recognition party, Volunteer of the Year highlights a volunteer that has gone above and beyond in their commitment to the Ranch. Bernadette exemplifies this in her dedication to the people & horses she cares for on a recurring basis. Her attention to detail is something you simply cannot teach! We are so blessed to call Bernadette a true friend and to have her on our volunteer team.
Youth Volunteer of
the Year 2023
Marley Williams
Youth Volunteer of the Year award started in 2015 as a way to commend volunteers under 18 for their hard work and dedication to the Ranch. Marley spent the good part of her summer at the Ranch thanks to a partnership program through Goodwill. Marley served a vital role on our feed team and carried out many tasks around the Ranch. Even after the Goodwill program ended, Marley continued to volunteer on her own accord because that’s how wonderful she is.
Equestrian of
the Year 2023
Raeann Herrera
Every year, Healing with Horses Ranch nominates a student for the PATH Intl. Equestrian Of The Year. This student has demonstrated growth toward their individual objectives and excellence in their horse to human connection. Healing with Horses Ranch honors this person as our own Equestrian of the Year. Raeann started at the Ranch in 2019 and her instructor, Laura, nominated her due to the tremendous growth she has shown towards achieving her personal goals. Keep up the great work, Raeann!
Youth Equestrian of
the Year 2023
Zara D’Hoore
The Youth Equestrian Of The Year is a student that has demonstrated growth toward their individual objectives and excellence in their horse to human connection. Zara was a student at the Ranch for only a year, but during that year she managed to capture the hearts of everyone she came into contact with. We had the privilege of witnessing life-changing growth due to Zara’s unwavering spirit and deep bond she created with Stu. Her instructor, Rebekah, nominated her for these reasons, and the vote to give her this award was completely unanimous.
Friend of the
Ranch 2023
Michelle & Art Candland
Every year Healing with Horses Ranch nominates an individual that has giving their time, talents, or treasure in an extraordinary way to our organization. The Candlands gave the Ranch a priceless gift in 2023: land! The Ranch got the honor of adding 4 more acres to our footprint, which now totals 47 acres. For years prior to this moment, we leased the property from them as an overflow parking lot. Thanks to their generosity, the dreams we have for the newly christened Candland Field are growing. We are endlessly grateful!