Ignite Your Spark
Meet The Team
Executive Director and Program Director
I facilitate connection…connection with oneself, animals, Spirit, and other humans.
As a nurse I have had the privilege to walk beside thousands of struggling human beings. I am constantly amazed by the resiliency of the human spirit.
Executive Administrator and Program Facilitator
I am excited to be serving my community in this capacity. Horses and animals have always been an important part of my life, I am so grateful that I have the opportunity to learn new skills as I grow into my role at Unbridled Spirit. My favorite part of this job is that I get to watch people grow into seeing their own light, working through emotional struggles and letting go is essential to growing and I love empowering others to get there. We have amazing animals, volunteers and staff who keep this work moving forward, I love the team I work with and the message that we share.

Rachel Gordon Ball
Animal Care Lead
Working with horses has always been a huge part of my life, I love sharing this love with others and learning through our sessions at the farm.
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Sue Swank
Finance & Operations Manager and Program Facilitator
I saw a little thing in the newspaper and put it on my frig for three or four years. Finally I signed up for a farm tour at CSL's Mind Body Spirit fair in 2015 and have been in love with these horses ever since and the miracles I witness.

Joni Hensley
Board Member and Program Facilitator
Joni retired as a nurse working in public health for 31 years. She enjoys her horse companions, organic gardening and just being outside (in the sunshine).

Karabo Breeding
Board Member and Program Facilitator
I love working with unbridled spirit because not only am I showing up for others I am showing up for myself because every time I am at the farm with the animals I always learn a new lesson that I take home. And it is also rewarding work to be able to show up for others .

Lorna Shepardson
Lorna Shepardson returns to Windy Acres and joins Unbridled Spirit 7!
Lorna is a Mental Health Counselor with over 40 years experience in the social service field. Her life work has included working with people from all walks of life and all ages. Lorna finds great joy in supporting and watching the shifts that happen in a session, where kids and adults create healthy relationships with their equine partners, giving them the opportunity to create healthy relationships beyond the round pen. Lorna has lived in Whatcom county for 30 years and she resides with her 5 family members, 4 horses, 4 cats, 2 dogs and a green cheek concur parrot.

Hope Musselwhite
My name is Hope Musselwhite, I am currently an undergraduate student at Western Washington University where I am pursuing getting a bachelor's degree in psychology. After I graduate, I plan on getting a masters in clinical mental health counseling and become a licensed therapist. After getting licensure i will be continuing on the pathway of doing animal assisted therapy. I have been working at unbridled spirit for about a year and a half now. I love getting to care for the horses and to get to know and work with all the kids that come through the program. Everyone is so unique and I enjoy getting the new experiences and lessons that comes with every person. A fun fact about me is that i love poultry, I raise a lot of pet birds. My favorite of which are geese. And in addition to working at unbridled spirit I am also the Poultry superintendent for the northwest Washington fair.
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Board of Directors
Board Chair: Sierra James
Vice Chair: Joni Hensley
Secretary and interim Treasurer: Paul James
Directors: Sally Majkut, Karabo Breeding & Niko Baranek
Are you interested in serving on our Board of Directors? Please contact us!
Meet The Herd

Gracie
Breed: Norwegian Fjord
Details: Golden dun, mare
Birthdate: 2004
Joined family: April 2021

Hozho
Means “Walk in Harmony” in
the Navajo language
Breed: Peruvian llama
Born May 2017 in Oregon
Llamas traditionally used for
wool, packing and guarding

Figaro
Breed: Black and White Tuxedo Cat
Details: male
Birthdate: May 2018
Joined family: May 2018

Moonshadow
Breed: Quarter horse
Details: Solid black, mare
Birthdate: May 24, 1998 (born
here!)
Joined the family: May 1998
Sister to Rusty and Sundance

Gabby
Breed: Golden Retriever
Details: female
Birthdate: October 8, 2014
Joined the family: December 2014
Frequent visitor to schools and elder
care facilities

Blackberry
Breed: Flemish Giant & Palomino
Details: Black
Birthdate: 2021
Joined family: June 2022

Toby
Breed: Miniature Horse
Details: Sorrel paint, gelding
Birthdate: 1988
Joined the family: June 2005
Frequent visitor to schools and elder
care facilities since 2005

Starlight
Full Name:
Starlight of Hope
Breed: Quarter horse
Details: Lineback dun, mare
Birthdate: May 26, 2011 (born
here!)
Joined the family: May 2011
Daughter of Moonshadow, niece
to Rusty and Sundance

Rusty
Breed: Thoroughbred and Quarter
Horse cross
Details: Sorrel, gelding
Birthdate: May 21, 1994 (born here!)
Joined family: May 1994
Brother to Sundance and Moonshadow

Persephone
Breed: Miniature horse
Details: Black, mare, with blue
eyes
Birthdate: 2003
Joined family: August 2009

Obrigado
Breed: Paint and Arab cross
Details: Tobiano paint, gelding
Birthdate: March 25, 2006
Joined the family: June 2009
Name means “Thank you” in Tetum

Nibbler and Noggin
Breed: Pygmy goats
Born June 2021
Goats used of for cuteness

Tinkerbell (and flock)
Chicken's and Roosters

Silver
Breed: Miniature Horse
Details: appaloosa, gelding
Birthdate: 2004
Joined family: August 2021

Black
Breed: Quarter Horse
Details: Rocky Mountain Trail Horse, Gelding
Joined the family: 2021

Bluebell