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Beginner's Guide to Horses: Should you buy a horse?
A beginner's guide to owning a horse. The do's and don't's to help you get started right. Let's maximize the joy of horse ownership!
Sara N Hershey
Jul 11, 20235 min read


The Top 5 Reasons You Should Spend Time Around a Horse
Horses can help us gain confidence, get exercise, learn about ourselves, and so much more! There are many reasons to connect with a horse!
Sara N Hershey
Sep 15, 20224 min read


7 Steps to Overcoming Fear with Horses
Have you ever lacked confidence while riding? Came off a horse and been too scared to get back on? I have. Here is how I overcame my fear.
Sara N Hershey
Sep 1, 20224 min read


Is it well with my soul?
After a long season of transition, I have heard "It is well with my soul" echo through my head. As a sinner, what does that mean for me?
Brandon Hershey
Aug 22, 20223 min read


Oh what my heart desires!
For over a year we prayed. Slowly, God's desires became our desires and our dreams shifted to something better than we could have imagined!
Sara N Hershey
Jun 2, 20225 min read


Along for the Ride Symposium in Review
February 25-27 Andrea Fappani, Shawn Flarida, & Nick Dowers created an educational experience for horsemen all over the world!
Sara N Hershey
Mar 1, 20223 min read


Women of the West: Kiva Lindaman
I always thought I was born 100 years too late. I remember having my Grammy sew a Prairie dress for me with an apron so that I could...
Sara N Hershey
Feb 15, 20216 min read


Women of the West: Candace Lostroh
Even though this world can feel so dark, God is still working and moving through His people. His goodness and love is hard to miss when...
Sara N Hershey
Feb 3, 20216 min read


Looks Can Be Deceiving
Right away, he pinned his ears. His feet were still planted and he didn't want to move them forward. He stepped left, then right...
Sara N Hershey
Jan 11, 20213 min read


Women of the West: Danielle Reinhart
God has truly revealed himself to me through both the blessings and trials my husband and I have experienced, especially in the past five...
Sara N Hershey
Dec 22, 20208 min read


Women of the West: Sara Hisel
Y'all! Sara Hisel is a blessing and an encourager. To get a glimpse into her life is to gain wisdom and a gift. I'm writing this on a...
Sara N Hershey
Nov 15, 20207 min read


Women of the West: Rachel Mellard
In what ways do you see God in your homestead?
In every single second.
Life in itself. Reading scripture aloud, seated as a family...
Sara N Hershey
Nov 11, 20206 min read
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