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In Memory of Ann Bragg ( Mom ).
Her love of horses goes back as far as she can remember. She started riding horses when she was 9 years old. She remembers renting horses so she could ride. Her love of horses is profound. Of horses, Ann says, "I think they are the most beautiful creatures that God created." The majority of Ann's life has been around horses. Ann has two grown sons. One of her sons, Van, now owns and operates the farm.
Ann's love of horses and of people is evident in all she did. She was knowledgeable, caring, fun-loving, and giving. She enjoyed sharing her knowledge and love of horses with everyone. Ann loved Parelli and what it can do for both the horse and the rider. When asked about Parelli Ann said, "We can learn a lot from horses and the way they treat each other and we can learn a lot from Parelli. Parelli improves our relationship with our horses but it can also improve our human relationships.
Van Reynolds ; Owner / Operator
Van moved out to the farm when his father in law passed and became the helping hand to his mom, ( Ann ). He lives on site and maintained the farm's pastures and fences, etc. in addition to feeding and caring for the horses and being the safety net to all the people whenever needed. Van now operates Country Life Living Farm.
Van doesn't consider himself a "trainer" but is quite knowledgeable about horses and has a special way with them and their humans, and all the other animals on the farm.
Everyone feels safer when they know Van is nearby. When Van is asked, How do you do it all ? He says " It's The Grace of God, It's Just The Grace of God that I am able to do it all ".
Ephesians 2:8 KJV
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God; not of works, lest any man should boast.