Meet Our Staff

Maria Hogge

Founder, Executive Director, Equine Specialist

Maria built her business expertise as a landscape designer. However, after seeing a program on the nightly new about using horses to help veterans with PTSD, she decided to trade in her drawing pencils for pitchforks. She began volunteering at “Bit of Hope Ranch” in Gastonia, NC. and then went on to get her EAGALA Certification and Natural Lifemanship Training as an Equine Specialist (ES).

SEEKING Mental Health Providers

— Do you have clients who have not responded to traditional talk therapy?
— Are you seeking alternative therapies to offer clients?
— Are YOU tired of working from an office?

Join Us!

Farm Maintenance Supervisor —

Are you handy with tools? Can you handle minor repairs like mending fences? Do you enjoy small projects like building shelves. Do you have the time to volunteer on a weekly basis to manage such projects? Please call!

Grounds Supervisor —

If you have experience and knowledge regarding lawn maintenance and plant care and the time to weekly volunteer & oversee the care of the grounds, we need you! Call today for more details.

Volunteer Coordinator —

Are you detail oriented and organized? Do you enjoy working with people and find you can motivate others to accomplish tasks. Do you have time to volunteer? We would love to hear from you!