09/15/2025
Every day on the farm brings its own small miracles and FUN! š Today it was the B***o Brothers and Mama LuLa showing up as my āhelpfulā helpers (helpful in parentheses, because anyone whoās worked around donkeys knows theyāre equal parts humor and holy mischief š«š)!
As I wheeled out fresh hay, they fell into formation ā a wheelbarrow crew on a mission, reporting for snack inspection with ears forward and hearts & mouths wide open.
Moments like these remind me that āHay Dayā is more than feeding time ā itās connection time. Itās where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, where spirit meets simplicity, and where helpers come in all shapes, sizes, and BRAYS š¼š©¶
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03/30/2025
Grounded in yesterday. Growing into tomorrow. Where one dream began⦠another always follows.š¤
Freedom. Forage. Friends. š¾āØ
Itās the rhythm of life at For Hank's Sake. Love is never rushed hereā¦
This post from six years ago reminded me how something as simple as hay time with the herd can carry so much depth. Itās not just feedingāitās listening, observing, connecting. Itās one of the most sacred times of day here.
The sound of horses munching hay⦠it softens the edges of a hard moment. It calms the heart. It opens space for healing. Iāve practiced this quiet rhythm of presence and care since the beginning. This philosophy has always guided my herd.
Since 2011, Spirit-Centered Horsemanship has been the heart of everything I doāevery interaction, every quiet moment, every shared breath with my horses. Itās not new. Itās our root. Itās the way we liveāone steeped in trust, in truth, and in honoring the soul of every horse who chooses to walk beside us. āļø
Throwback thanks to: Hank, JoJo, Clover, Sugar, Scarlet, Cochise, BraveHeart, Hotcha, Jasmine, and Res.
The herd has changed over the yearsāsome have become equine angels, their hoofprints forever etched in my heart. šļø Others have just begun their journey with usālike Mya, Apollo, and our beloved donkeys.
In rescue, there are ebbs and flows⦠goodbyes and hellos⦠lessons whispered in every hoofbeat.
You carry me daily. You always have⦠and you guide me still. šæ
11/20/2023
Thatās a mighty fine career and title. My best one yet. š¤š¤©
04/21/2022
Hanky...changing lives ā¤ļø
Hank, the bell-ringing + book-reading horse that's stealing hearts - LEXtoday
Today, weāre sharing with you the heart-warming story of Hank ā a tall Tennessee Walking horse + the inspiration for the nonprofit For Hankās Sake.