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Sponsoring riding lessons for those in need • Sharing Jesus and hope through horses 🐎

Thank you cards are done for Horses for Hope. Betw Thank you cards are done for Horses for Hope. Between volunteers and auction items donated we sent nearly 50 hand written cards giving a heart felt thanks.

These boys of mine helped put stamps on them. Feeling very blessed to be part of this ministry and share it with my family.
This is what some of the families had to say about This is what some of the families had to say about Horses for Hope. 

"My family had so much fun and it was the first time my 18 month old rode a horse."

"Being able to have this for children is amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience."

"It is a good cause. Everybody loves horses."

"This was a great experience for both of my children to get to ride horses, something they don't get to do."
We are accepting scholarship applications! 🐴 We h We are accepting scholarship applications! 🐴

We have two more scholarships available for 2026. These cover riding lessons or equine activities for children and adults who might otherwise be unable to afford them.

If you or someone you love could use a little help making time with horses possible, we’d love for you to apply!

https://annaroan.org/apply-for-the-program/
I just love them. I just love them.
We started lighting these two tall candles at dinn We started lighting these two tall candles at dinner, and every time we do, my kids say, “Christ is the light of the world.”

The candles sit in the center of our table. They make dinner feel a little more special, but they also remind me what a difference it makes to keep Christ’s light at the center of our lives.

That’s one reason we share our faith through Anna Roan Ministries. A riding lesson is a special gift. Time in the saddle or at the barn can bring so much joy. But afterward, real life is still waiting, with its disappointments and challenges. We hope the faith we share can be a light for those moments, too.

Each Anna Roan scholarship recipient now receives a Bible and devotional chosen especially for them, along with their $600 scholarship for riding lessons. It’s a small way to share the hope that means so much to our family. 

-Rachel, Founder of Anna Roan Ministries
🐴 Help Us Plan Horses for Hope 2027! We are putti 🐴 Help Us Plan Horses for Hope 2027!

We are putting together a small planning team to help make next year’s Horses for Hope event even better.

After reviewing feedback from this year’s event, we are looking for a few dependable and creative people to help coordinate specific areas:

• Horse and animal activities
• Food and hospitality
• Sponsorships and the silent auction
• Guest experience and volunteers

Planning team members will work alongside Anna Roan board members to develop ideas and help carry them through from planning to event day. We are looking for people who believe in our mission, work well with others, and are willing to take responsibility for an assigned area.

This is not a board position, and completing the form does not guarantee placement. We want to thoughtfully choose a small team and match each person with the role that best fits their strengths and experience.

If you would like to help us create a fun, meaningful, and well-organized Horses for Hope 2027, please complete our short interest form:

https://forms.gle/nymSYpQLwfvHN2yq5

Thank you for helping us continue sharing the hope and horses can bring!
I had a lot of emotions after Horses for Hope, and I had a lot of emotions after Horses for Hope, and I wanted to share some of my thoughts and feelings with you. You can read the post here: https://annaroan.org/the-love-that-keeps-growing/

Thank you again to everyone who was a part of it. I’m still taking it all in. ❤️
🐴 10 DAYS UNTIL HORSES FOR HOPE! 🐴 Today’s activi 🐴 10 DAYS UNTIL HORSES FOR HOPE! 🐴

Today’s activity spotlight: PAINT A PONY! 🎨

Children will have the chance to help decorate a real horse with colorful, horse-safe paint! This is always one of the most memorable activities of the day—and Marshmallow is always a favorite. 💕

Marshmallow is being brought by @vezaexperience and we are so excited to welcome them back this year!

📅 September 19
⏰ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Park Spring Equestrian (formerly Jasper Springs)

🎟️ Tickets are $10 per person, with a $50 maximum per family. Children 2 and under are free.

Every dollar raised helps Anna Roan Ministries provide horse experiences and riding scholarships to children and adults in need. Invite a friend and come make some colorful memories with us!
Anna’s birthday was one of the most meaningful one Anna’s birthday was one of the most meaningful ones yet.

I spent the entire day with my family celebrating her life, remembering her, and being grateful for the ways she continues to shape our family.

That day, I also received a message from someone in our program telling me how thankful and blessed she has been through receiving an Anna Roan scholarship. It was such a beautiful reminder that Anna’s life continues to touch others.

But no one’s life has been changed more by her than mine.

As her mom, I have so much love for her. Since she isn’t here for me to pour that love into, I get to share it with so many of you. Her life continues to be celebrated through every scholarship, every person who experiences the love and healing horses can bring, and especially through Horses for Hope.

As I prepare for this year’s event, I feel incredibly honored to be Anna’s mom and to carry on her legacy of love.

I hope to see you at Horses for Hope on September 19. If you come, please find me and say hello. I truly love meeting everyone face-to-face.

With love,
Rachel Brown
Founder of Anna Roan Ministries—and always Anna’s mom
Celebrate Anna Roan’s 4th birthday with a special Celebrate Anna Roan’s 4th birthday with a special $4 gift!

The Gift of Horses is a heartfelt little ebook celebrating the joy, comfort, and life-changing lessons horses can bring. After your purchase, the ebook will be delivered to you by email as a PDF.

Every purchase supports Anna Roan Ministries and helps provide riding lessons, horse camps, trail rides, and other equine experiences to children and adults who otherwise may not be able to afford them.

Thank you for honoring Anna and helping her short but beautiful life continue to make a difference—one horse experience at a time.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/gift-of-horses
🐴 A day FULL of horses is coming to Northwest Arka 🐴 A day FULL of horses is coming to Northwest Arkansas!

Bring the whole family to Horses for Hope on September 19th!

Come ride a horse, meet and pet the animals, play with ponies, enjoy games, take pictures, and make some sweet memories together. ❤️

🎟 $10 per person
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 $50 family max
💕 Ages 2 & under FREE
🌭 Food available

And the best part? Your day of fun supports Anna Roan Ministries, a local nonprofit helping provide riding lessons and equine experiences for those who otherwise may not be able to afford them.

📅 September 19 | 11 AM–2 PM
📍1469 N Starr Dr, Fayetteville, AR 

Love horses? Bring the family and spend the day with us! 🐴❤️
We love getting notes and cards from our participa We love getting notes and cards from our participants. 
This sweet girl sent us a drawing and the sweetest thank you note. Here is what she had to say. 

Dear Miss Anna Roan, 
Thank you for the package! The Bible and horseshoe mean a lot to me. 
Here is a picture of an Azteca  rearing. 
I know and love everything about horses and ponies! 
I can't wait for my lessons! 
Thank you so much for paying for them! 
I think it's awesome for you to do this! 

Thank you C! We are so excited for you to start your riding lessons too!
So happy for A. It sounds like horse camp was real So happy for A. It sounds like horse camp was really memorable for him! 
Here is what his mom had to share.

He literally loved it a 10/10! He would ask me to take him early every day so that I had enough time for him to show me around before they got started and come early at the end so he could show me again 🥰 it was super sweet! He keeps asking when he can go back
We’re so happy E had such a wonderful time at camp We’re so happy E had such a wonderful time at camp at Thunder Mountain Ranch! ❤️

When we asked her about her favorite parts, this is what she shared:

🐴 Favorite thing about camp: The showcase — it made her feel like the “real deal!”

✨ Special memory: Making new friends and helping people.

Her words say it best:
“I love camp!”
“Thanks, it was so awesome!”

We’re so grateful she got to experience the joy, confidence, and memories that come from time spent with horses. 🐎
We often say that our greatest growth happens in t We often say that our greatest growth happens in the darkest seasons of life.

As I thought about that today, it seemed almost backwards. Plants stretch toward the sunlight. They need light to grow.

But then I remembered one of God's most precious designs.

A baby grows in complete darkness.

For nine months, my sweet Anna grew safely inside me. Those months were precious because they would become almost our entire story together this side of heaven.

If you're walking through a difficult season today, don't lose heart. Even when life feels dark, God is still at work. He hasn't forgotten you, and He isn't finished writing your story.
We are so grateful for all the wonderful families We are so grateful for all the wonderful families who applied for our horse camp scholarships. This is our first time awarding camp scholarships and we are so honored to do so. Though the decision was painfully hard to choose just one for each camp. 
We pray that the children that were accepted have a week filled with joy and growth!
🐴 Horse Camp Scholarship Opportunity! 🐴 We're exc 🐴 Horse Camp Scholarship Opportunity! 🐴

We're excited to help make this an unforgettable summer for two lucky kids! ☀️❤️

Anna Roan Ministries is thrilled to offer two horse camp scholarships for the week of July 13th:

🐎 One camper will attend Thunder Mountain Ranch in Fayetteville

🐎 One camper will attend Echo Valley Arabians in Centerton

Horse camp is so much more than riding. It's an opportunity for children to build confidence, make new friends, learn responsibility, and experience the joy and healing that horses can bring.

Families may apply through our website and select their preferred camp option during the application process.

📅 Applications are due by Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

🌐 Apply here: https://annaroan.org/apply-for-the-program/

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with families in Northwest Arkansas who could benefit from this opportunity. Together, we're investing in the next generation of horse lovers! 🐴❤️
Would you like to be part of a story that began wi Would you like to be part of a story that began with the 112-minute life of Anna Roan—and continues to grow today?

We’re launching something new at Anna Roan Ministries called the Hooves & Hope Circle.

It’s a simple monthly giving community where small, steady gifts help provide equine experiences and riding lessons at no cost to those who otherwise couldn’t afford them.

For just $5 or $10 a month, you can help create moments that go far beyond riding lessons—moments of peace, confidence, encouragement, and hope. Moments where kids and families get to experience horses and hear the love of Jesus in a real and meaningful way.

This is what Better Together looks like in action.

Small gifts. Shared story. Lasting impact.

If you’d like to join the Hooves & Hope Circle, you can sign up here:
👉https://annaroan.org/hooves-and-hope-circle/
It's never just a lesson. That's what they say, bu It's never just a lesson. That's what they say, but if you only knew.

Every lesson is the result of generosity. It's made possible by volunteers who give their time at our fundraisers, donors who give financially, and partner barns who go above and beyond. 

What may look like a simple riding lesson is so much more. It's a person building confidence, developing a relationship with a 1,000-pound animal, learning trust, overcoming fears, and sometimes reaching a lifelong dream.

And even then, we may never fully know what is taking place in someone's heart. A quiet moment with a horse can bring healing, hope, peace, and encouragement in ways that are hard to put into words.

Thank you to everyone who helps make these moments possible. It is never just a lesson. ❤️🐴
Thank you to Thunder Mountain for providing this t Thank you to Thunder Mountain for providing this trail ride experience for this mom and daughter. 
I hope core memories were made! 💛
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