Horse 'N Soul

04/20/2025

Happy Easter from your HNS family 🐰🐣
He is Risen! 🌸❤️

02/01/2025

Good Evening, Horse N Soul Family,

It is with very heavy hearts that we write to you this evening to share that our beloved boy, Vinny, passed away this afternoon.
Vinny had been a part of the HNS family for 20 years, nearly reaching his 28th birthday on February 19th! A beautiful & talented jumper, Vinny taught countless riders how to properly approach a fence. Even if a rider was not in the correct position, he never refused a jump. He was so very forgiving. His gentleness & patience was such a gift!

Vinny knew his job, and he did it exceedingly well! He taught many of our students how to show. Commonly earning several ribbons at the shows, other trainers would often share their interest in buying him. We knew the absolute gem we had been blessed with!

Vinny was a true leader. He was always the head of the herd in his field no matter what horse moved in. However, one nuisance he never figured out how to master ~ flies! Vinny HATED the flies like no other! Forgotten fly spray on a trail ride at Mingo Creek Park proved to be quite the mistake. Vinny proceeded to shake his entire body, from head to tail, the entire time he was being ridden.

We believe horses were put in our lives by our God to show us who we are! They give us a look inside ourselves. They give us confidence. They teach us servant leadership. They teach us how to communicate and encourage. They teach us to be content and satisfied where we are in life. Vinny taught us all those things! We are truly grateful to have had him in our lives.

“Once touched by the spirit of a horse, your soul remains forever enlightened.” ~ Author Unknown

Thank you Lord for the beautiful gift of Vinny!

Sincerely,
Your HNS Staff

02/01/2025

Remembering Vinny

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved lesson horse, Vinny. He was more than just a horse—he was a patient teacher, a steady partner, and a kind soul who helped shape the journey of so many riders.

Vinny was the definition of a caretaker. Whether it was guiding a nervous beginner through their first lesson or carrying an advanced student through a challenging course, he always gave his best. His gentle nature and willing heart made him a favorite in the barn, and his loving presence was felt by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

While we mourn his loss, we take comfort in knowing that he has been reunited with his best friend, Eddie, who passed away recently. The two were inseparable in life, and now they run free together once more.

To all the students and families who had the chance to learn from Vinny, we hope you’ll remember him with the same love and appreciation he always showed to us. He will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on in the lessons he taught and the lives he touched.

Rest easy, sweet Vinny. You were truly one of a kind. 🤍🕊️

12/11/2024

Hi Everyone! As some of you may know, it has been in our best interest for years now to develop and grow our Equine Therapy Program. Although we are incredibly blessed, we are still in need of any and all help we can get to grow this program for our many clients this benefits or those who could benefit from our program! Whether you can donate or share, anything helps! Below I have a link to our story and more on this program and cause. Best Regards, Lauren Rodd (Assistant Trainer at HNS)

https://gofund.me/e030423f

11/29/2024

11/26/2024

Meet the Staff Monday!!

Lauren Rodd- Assistant trainer ✨

Lauren has been riding here at HNS since 5th grade and is currently a senior in high school, preparing to graduate and pursue a career in radiology. She has been competing since 7th grade in jumper and hunter disciplines and also enjoys riding western on the trails in her free time. Lauren owns an 8-year-old horse named Bern, who came off the track in 2016 and has been with her since he was 4. Over the years, She has worked with Bern to teach him everything he knows, forming a deep bond along the way. Laurens favorite way to spend time is grooming Bern, soaking in the peaceful atmosphere, and connecting with the people around them. Lauren says, “For as long as she can remember, Horse N’ Soul has been her safe place, a space where they feel truly at home and inspired.”

11/20/2024

The fundraiser is finally upon us and here are the Chinese auction baskets!

11/06/2024

“My catch phrase is ‘one jump at a time, which is something I try to follow on course and
also in life.” -Reed Kessler 🌦️

09/24/2024

Last night we said goodbye to four of the horses that have been boarded at HNS for a long time, Gabe, Lady, Carbon and Diamond. As well as their owners Clay and Martha Collins. Please be praying for them as they travel to their new home in Colorado. The Collins were such a big help the past several years, we will miss them greatly ❤️❤️

09/21/2024

Hey HNS family!!! The farms big fundraiser is right around the corner and we are asking each family if they could help out and donate a basket for the Chinese Auction! This is a fun way for you and your students to help out!!! Please comment below if you are willing and able to help! Baskets need to be received no later than Nov. 16th. Thank you all!

09/14/2024

We are in the process of having someone come out and do thr driveway it should be done relatively soon. If you actually drive up and down slow it isn’t that bad. This patch of grass is almost completely dead….from multiple people driving on it. We are kindly asking that we try to keep it to a minimum if not at all. The first time it rains this is all going to be mud.

09/12/2024

I want to remind everyone the farm operates on a well. We have not had rain for months and the rain we have had does not count. We need to preserve the well. That means no bathes. Sponge and bucket of water in wash stall is fine they still need cooled down in this heat. But that also means the indoor will not get watered until the rains start and the water table raises. I know this is an inconvenience and we apologize but the horses having water to drink comes first. If you come to ride during lesson time if you use the indoor do slow work as to not kick up too much dust. Or utilize the round pen or do hill work. Thinking outside the box and not doing the same thing over and over is good for both you and your horse! ❤️