About Hearts in Hand Horsemanship

Hearts in Hand Horsemanship, LLC is woman-owned and operated, multi-generational, and family-based, team alongside our great volunteers. We provide space for people to grow and heal.

Our motto is Faith, Family, Service. Our mission is to enable people to find peace in horses and experience true healing and connection through Jesus Christ. He is the great Healer. We provide a safe space for youth, combat veterans and police to explore and become stronger. We also offer longer term opportunities through Hipcamp.com, and Wwoofusa.org

We are honored to be an official “Similar Ministry” of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in Bend Oregon, the catalyst for our organization. The Bible says that our Lord Jesus Christ returns on His white horse, after which we will be with Him forever. We interact and ride our horses with the prayer that we are joining His heavenly army in spirit and in our hearts.

“Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses. Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: King of Kings and Lord of Lords” (Revelations 19:11-16)

Jules Harrell

Director: Horse Training, Police and Combat Veterans Services

Like all rescued horses in kill pens, Jules was homeless a couple of times. She is trauma-informed and at one time taught yoga for trauma to women in prison and corrections officers (outside of lock up but still in the jail) at Berkshire County House of Corrections. She taught yoga at the Hoosick Falls Mental Health Clinic for walk in patients, and served on the Board of the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault in Albany, NY. She spent many years working in the EMS system, including CA EMT, NY EMT, NY EMT-P intern while in paramedic school at Hudson Valley Community College, and National Ski Patrol. Please visit here for more information about Jules professional career.

Jules is comfortable working with violent kill pen horses, youth, police and soldiers in crises. Whether you are a combat veteran, a bullied teen or a law enforcement professional, the peace found so easily with horses is the answer to prayers. Jules was a lonely 12 year old who found solace with her white horse, running wild and free. No bit, no shoes, no saddle. No stall for the longest time. Humans need the same feeling of freedom. Jules believes the Lord Jesus Christ is the answer to our prayers. Horses are a blessing and a bridge taking us closer to God.

Reesa Montana

Director: Youth Programs

Reesa is Jules’ daughter. She has been passionate about helping young people since she was saved by the Lord in her early twenties. Reesa loves combining wilderness activities, free writing, farm skills and horse love to help young folks draw closer to the redeeming love of Jesus Christ. On a day to day basis, Reesa develops and manages all youth programs here. She also runs our wwoofusa.org program and manages all farm helpers. To learn more, please see Cherry Plain Sanctuary Farm. Having been through many trials in life, Reesa believes that if one person reaches out to someone who is hurting, Christ’s love can work in that persons heart, and change their world forever.

Our Cornerstone and Covering

Jerome has been married to Jules for over 20 years. Jerome is the father of three sons, one daughter and six grandchildren. Now “retired”, Jerome was an administrative law judge and worked over 38 years with the NYS Department of Labor. Jerome is an accomplished shodan in Aikido and belongs to the Albany Aikido dojo where he frequently practices. In addition, he teaches Aikido at SHAC in Averill, Park.

Jerome works closely with men and boys who visit Hearts in Hand Horsemanship. He brings leadership and a strong work ethic to our horsemanship programs. Jerome has completed NYS Hunter Safety for Bow, and assists with our archery program teaching young men how to shoot a compound bow. He is the strong backbone that allows our ranch and farm to flourish each and every day.

Brenna Dorr

Volunteer: Combat Vets/Police

Brenna is an Army veteran who served in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, followed by a distinguished career as a police officer. Throughout her time in law enforcement, she worked in patrol, SWAT, and investigations, with a focus on violent crimes, narcotics, and human trafficking. Born in Kentucky and raised in Arizona, Brenna has always felt a deep, karmic connection to horses, livestock, and farming—an affinity that runs in her family. After transitioning from military and law enforcement service, she returned to her roots, continuing her family’s legacy in agriculture. Today, Brenna is the proud owner of Valiant Farmstead, a micro farm that combines her passion for the land with her commitment to sustainable farming practices. Outside of her work on the farm, Brenna is a loving wife and mother to three children. She values the balance of family life and farm life, and strives to instill in her children the same work ethic and appreciation for the land that has shaped her own journey. When she’s not tending to the farm, Brenna enjoys horseback riding, hunting, and spending quality time with her family, creating lasting memories while honoring the traditions that have shaped her life.

Jenny Carone

Volunteer: Horse Trainer

Jenny Caron shares our commitment to police and combat veterans. She is the proud daughter of Armand Caron, retired Chief of Police in Massachusetts for many years and an Army veteran. Her morning routine consists of greeting all the animals then laughing as the horses follow her… first at a walk, and sometimes a dead gallop. Jenny helps us train our herd to be at their very best. Right now, she is doing fine rein work with Daisy, and helping Pepper feel better about not bucking all the time. Jenny assists with our women’s and youth lessons, and is a true horse whisperer.

Please see our “Hearts in Hand Horsemanship, LLC” Youtube channel for our homegrown training videos.