Certifications: CTRI, Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning

When I was six, my mom took me on a scavenger hunt around town and the last stop was my very first riding lesson! My mom told me that I could have a horse if I prayed about it so I did faithfully until at age twelve we purchased property. Amazingly, the man who put in our insulation had a horse for sale, which ended up becoming my first horse. Though I fell in love immediately, learning to work with this challenging horse helped this insecure teenager learn confidence and persistence. We called our place Dream Acres and this was the beginning of God showing me how to dream big with him. This love for horses turned into a passion to help others experience the same healing power that I found myself which landed me at St. Andrews University majoring in Therapeutic Horsemanship and Equine Business.

I have been an instructor now for 8 years and building relationships with my students and seeing them grow over time and become independent is the best part of my job. I am so excited to be a part of a team full of dreamers who are passionate about helping those that society has overlooked. I cannot wait to partner with God in this journey and to see many find hope and healing!

Certifications: PATH CTRI, ESMHL

I have been around horses my whole life, competing in 4H horse shows as a teen and helping care for Belgian draft horses with my family while growing up in Northeast Ohio. I have always enjoyed being around kids as well, but during high school I had the privilege of ministering weekly to teens from inner-city Akron, along with babysitting occasionally for a young man with Autism.

In my second year of college in North Georgia, I was introduced to a program in the community that used horses to help children and teens that were either in the juvenile system or had parents that were incarcerated. This is where the Lord began to show me that He can use the things we love, along with our desires and giftedness to help the people we come in contact with.

After my daughter enjoyed a summer week of horse camp at a local equestrian therapeutic center, I began to volunteer regularly. Teaching horse skills to kids with different abilities has been the most challenging and rewarding thing I have ever done in my life. I never would have dreamed I could combine my love of horses with my love of kids, but God knew all along.

Matthew started working for Blue Sky Acres in May 2021. His two favorite parts of his job are assembling birdhouses and getting to use the drill press. He is known for his careful attention to detail and playful eyebrow raises. Matthew has a special bond with Mr. Larry and even got a pair of overalls for his birthday so they could match! He enjoys sweet tea, video games and supporting his Georgia Bulldogs.

Thomas began working for Blue Sky Acres in March 2022. Thomas has a very positive attitude and is a lot of fun to be around! He is always eager to help with things that need done around the property but especially loves to be assigned to the miter saw. Outside of his work, Thomas enjoys basketball and working out at the gym.

Blue Sky Acres had the joy of hiring Caleb in the fall of 2022. He is a hard worker and is not afraid to try new skills. He is very good at hammering or using the hand drill for assembling our products. He especially enjoys working outside cleaning our property of fallen limbs and debris to make a burn pile. He proudly carries the title of “BSA Branch Manager”! Caleb loves to start off our work mornings with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance and of course the BSA cheer.

Bryce accepted his employment offer with Blue Sky Acres, March of 2024 and has been an asset to the shop ever since. He can be counted on to complete any task he is given no matter how small. Bryce has a quiet manner with a great sense of humor and often looks out for his fellow employees like a big brother. He enjoys fishing, being with friends and hanging out with his hunting dog when he’s not here at work.