Matthew C. & Beau
Since joining us in Spring 2024, Matthew has given over 150 volunteer hours! You’ll usually find him at Barn Buddies, mucking, feeding, and tucking the horses in for the night, but he was also a huge help at our Western Hoedown. Matthew loves seeing how excited the horses get for dinner and then spending time grooming them – especially his favorite horse, Beau! He says Beau always makes him laugh with the funny faces he pulls during grooming.
Beau, sponsored by our Board Chair Traci, is a 26-year-old Quarter Horse gelding whose time as a mounted patrol horse prepared him well for his work at Ivey Ranch. With his strong work ethic and calm nature, he is a superstar in our riding and therapy programs – particularly with veterans and advanced riders. And, when he’s not working hard, Beau shows off his silly side by clapping his lips or crossing his legs to scratch an itch!
We are so grateful for Matthew and Beau – an awesome duo who bring heart, humor, and hard work to the ranch every day!
Each month, we celebrate one of our Ranch Stars, a volunteer who goes above and beyond to make Ivey Ranch shine. Their time, care, and dedication help our programs thrive and keep our community strong. We’re always looking for more Ranch Stars to join our team. If you have been thinking about volunteering, this is your sign to get involved. You could be featured in next month’s newsletter! Click below to learn more and sign up to volunteer.