Welcome to our barn community

The Whole Horse Place is more than a barn—it’s a community built on compassion, hard work, and shared purpose. We are a 100% volunteer-run organization, and the people who show up week after week, often in rain, mud, or snow, are the heart of everything we do.

From retired veterans to former program kids, our barn community spans generations. Together, we keep the horses cared for and the programs running, and we offer each other a sense of belonging that is hard to find anywhere else.

We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and strength of our senior volunteers.

Ken, Jim, Fonda, Paula, Dennis, James, and Tony show up regularly whether it is  to clean stalls, haul hay, fix fences, clear trees, remove tons of compost, and keep the barn running. Paula, especially, is here rain or shine three days a week—our unstoppable powerhouse.

Dennis, a retired Navy veteran and grandfather to 14, is more than a volunteer—he’s a mentor to our teen boys and a steady, reliable force in the barn. 

Some of our most dedicated volunteers came through our programs as kids.

Taylor started here at age 7 and has now been with us for 11 years. She’s our lead wrangler and assistant, and knows this place inside and out.

Ava, Paige, Ruby, and Jade also grew up here. Each of them gives back in their own way—mentoring younger kids, working horses, and helping the barn run smoothly. They represent everything we hope for: kids who find belonging, grow into confident leaders, and return to guide the next generation. 

Brenda, a certified substance abuse counselor, leads our Stable Paths program and has been part of this barn family for years. Her guidance and mentorship bring depth and healing to our work with youth.

Josh and Allie, who adopted Chico and Saki, now volunteer on weekends and quietly do whatever needs to be done—from coaching Ranch Hands to sponsoring kids and helping with horse care. Their son Fred is following in their footsteps and becoming a wrangler himself.