Ends of the Earth Equestrians

Hello All! I just finished a metric century (62 miles) on this beautiful Saturday.

Why did you ride 62 miles Karen?

Because I'm training for a special event.

What are you training for?

I'm SO GLAD you asked! I need everyone's help with a special project. Our very first Ends Equestrian Beta Event is officially scheduled for October 10, 2026, at a beautiful ranch in Punta Gorda, Florida!

This will be a one-day, invitation-only event designed to help us test and refine the experience before we launch public Ends Equestrian events in 2027. We’ve strategically invited participants from a variety of backgrounds so we can gather meaningful feedback and make these future events as impactful and excellent as possible.

Because these participants are generously giving their time to help us build something meaningful, I don’t want to ask them to pay a registration fee. Instead, I’m inviting friends, family, current sponsors, and potential sponsors to help make this first event possible.

So here’s the challenge:

On July 4, 2026, I’m going to ride my bike 100 miles to raise support for this very first Ends Equestrian event.

I’m looking for 37 people willing to sponsor me at $1 per mile.

To be honest, it’s been a little while since I’ve ridden 100 miles. I’ve slacked off a bit since summiting Haleakalā last October, so it’s time to get training again! During the ride, I’ll be doing some Facebook Live broadcasts so you can follow along with me through the face-melting Florida heat.

I’d also love for friends to come ride a few miles with me, cheer along the route with Ends Cycling cowbells, or meet me at Royal Scoop for the giant ice cream cone that will hopefully fuel me home!

But there’s another reason this ride matters deeply to me.
After praying about it, I felt the Lord clearly leading me to do this ride on July 4th because that date marks the beginning of this entire journey with Ends Equestrians. It’s also the day, seven years ago, that I lost my daughter. What began from deep heartbreak has become something God is using to bring hope, healing, and connection to others.

So, it feels fitting that on such a significant day, I would take on a significant ride for a significant milestone in this ministry.

Would you prayerfully consider sponsoring me at $1 per mile for this 100-mile ride?

Your support will directly help cover the costs of launching this first-ever Ends Equestrian Beta Event and help us build something that can impact lives for years to come.

Thank you for believing in this mission and for walking — and riding — alongside me.

With gratitude,
Karen

Kentucky Derby Day — May 2, 2026

Millions will watch horses thunder down the track today—but at Ends Equestrians, we’re reminded of something deeper.

Behind the speed, strength, and beauty is a greater truth: creation is intentional, and care matters.

We believe moments with horses can open hearts—pointing people toward Jesus, who meets us in our strength, our struggle, and everything in between.

Today we celebrate horses—and the Savior who uses even them to draw people to Himself.

Today, April 26th, is National Help a Horse Day!

Horses have a way of slowing us down long enough to remember what matters—presence, patience, care, and trust. And sometimes, the most powerful way we love is not what we say, but what we do.

At Ends Equestrians, we see moments like grooming, tending, and simply showing up as opportunities to reflect the heart of God to both horses and people.

Today is a reminder: love shows up in action.

Not every moment with horses is big or dramatic.

Most of it is quiet—showing up, brushing coats, cleaning stalls, building trust one small moment at a time.

But that’s often where the deepest connection happens.

At Ends Equestrians, we believe faithfulness in the small things matters. The same way we care for horses with patience and consistency, God meets us with the same steady care in our own lives.

“Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.”
—1 Corinthians 4:2

This week, don’t underestimate the small moments of care—they matter more than you think.

Don't Forget! This Saturday! Come learn more about Ends Equestrians and share in an evening of laughs with Juanita Lo**ta and Jimmy Akers! Hope to see you there!

This night just got EVEN BETTER! Now our own Pastor Jimmy Akers will be the MC and will do a warm up act before Christian Comedian Juanita Lo**ta does her show.

Come see both Jimmy and Juanita to Laugh for a Cause on January 10, 2026 at First Christian Church and support missionary Karen Weber, serving with Ends Equestrians to reach youth for Jesus through horses.

Doors open at 6:30 pm, Show starts at 7 pm. Admission is FREE, we just ask that you register by scanning the QR code or clicking here: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6898163/juanita-lolita-event-registration-form

Yesterday marked the beginning of our off-site meetings for the entire Ends Adventures team. So grateful to be serving with these amazing people and envisioning what the Lord will have us do in 2026! ❤️

The holidays will be over — take a night for yourself to unwind and laugh!

Come to Laugh for a Cause on January 10, 2026, featuring hilarious Christian comedian Juanita Lo**ta.

Free admission — and it all supports missionary Karen Weber, serving with Ends Equestrians to reach people for Jesus through horses.

Free event — scan the QR code to register! Or click here: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6898163/juanita-lolita-event-registration-form

At the International Ranch Ministry Conference, we experienced a powerful illustration that mirrors what many children feel when they arrive for a horse therapy session.

Just like this miniature horse, they often come in overwhelmed—boxed in by invisible walls and surrounded by obstacles that make it hard to move forward. So, they stop. They shut down.

But during a session, something beautiful happens. The obstacles are gently removed. The walls are pushed back. And for 60–90 precious minutes, kids can simply be kids.

Transformation happens here.

Jesus happens here.

Lives are forever changed.

Today we wrapped up the pre-conference sessions with powerful horse-and-human exercises designed to bring healing and hope to those who have experienced trauma. This evening the main conference officially began with a lively trick horse show, uplifting worship, and a meaningful message on sharing our stories of the Hope we have in Jesus—through the ministry of horses.

This weekend, over 300 people have gathered here, including 51 speakers, 70 volunteers, and 180 participants, with guests joining us from as far as Norway and Germany.

To God be the glory for all He is doing!

The Ends Equestrians team is blessed to be at the International Ranch Ministry Conference this week at Wings of Hope Ranch in Virginia!

This morning, we were encouraged by David Davis as he shared how horses can become true partners in ministry. Through simple ground control maneuvers, we witnessed how submission and relaxation can open the door to deeper trust and connection.

Our team even had the opportunity to step into the ring and experience these powerful lessons firsthand with some amazing horses! Each exercise reminded us how God uses these moments—not just to train horses, but to train our hearts in patience, gentleness, and reliance on Him.

We are excited to bring these insights back as we develop our Orientation Day for future Ends Equestrians events. Every step we take is one step closer to seeing God transform lives through the unique partnership between people, horses, and the Gospel.