Sun Horse Ranch is a newly established equine-assisted service and learning center focusing on mental and physical well-being using a holistic approach in Greenville, SC.
All therapy programs at Sun Horse Ranch to equine-assisted therapeutic riding instructions and special therapies at Sun Horse Ranch like hippotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and psychology therapy will be overseen by professionals certified and licensed practitioners.
Helen has loved animals from a very early age. Growing up with an assortment of dogs and cats in her home, she also loved visiting her grandparents on their small farm where she was introduced to chickens, rabbits, and cattle. Her early career as a veterinary assistant and paralegal helped prepare her for various roles within Equine-Assisted Services programs. From volunteer, board member, PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, to Program Director, Helen has seen nearly every side of EAS. And now, she is very excited to help develop therapeutic riding and other EAS programs at the Sun Horse Ranch.
In her free time, Helen enjoys hiking and cycling with her husband, gardening, cooking, reading, and caring for her cat, her two dogs, and her horse, Finnegan.
Horses always made Julia feel at home and happy. Growing up in Munich, Germany, and living close to horse stables and barns made Julia fall in love with horses from a young age, and the Haflinger horses were her favorite breed because of their calm and gentle character. Julia owned a Haflinger gelding, which she rode daily after school and work. As a preschool teacher working and learning in different horse stables as a trainer, Julia understood the needs and complexity of horses and students; with her great experiences as a horseback rider and knowledge about horses, her students learned how to become good leaders and confident riders by learning to observe and interact with horses in her training at the stables where she worked. Julia, her family, and her Haflinger horse moved to South Carolina in 2014. Julia’s family, with two children ages 11 and 8, lives on a little farm with their horses and chickens, and she enjoys going on trail rides and showing horses with her family in her free time.
The Sun Horse Ranch is the place that Isabella dreamed about since she was a young girl. Growing up in an environment that followed the Franciscan order in Germany shaped her life. Isabella worked for many years in the medical field, where she loved to work with children. Her passion and experience with horses is over twenty years old. She learned that horses and children have a particular innocence and affinity. She uses her vision and artistic creativity to create a unique environment.
Following the principles of Caring, Loving, and Giving, she believes, makes the world a better place. The Sun Horse Ranch follows these principles and focuses on children, nature, and animals.
Sun Horse Ranch is the place where happiness knows your name.
