About Us and Staff
Our Story:
Jim and Lisa Hartley
A Gem Among The Special Needs Community
As founders of Heart of a Warrior, we have been actively involved with the local West Licking Special Olympics since 2007. In July 2018, the Special Olympics USA Games were held in Seattle. Our attendance was a life-changing experience one we will never forget.
God put a calling on our lives to stretch ourselves beyond what we felt comfortable with. The opening ceremony was very moving when you truly understand how Special Olympics was founded, in a backyard. A small horse farm had been available for purchase and shortly after the seed was planted, the calling to turn it into a special needs farm possibly more had begun.
So many doors have opened in such a short time. We’re excited to see where this journey will take us. Heart of a Warrior Farm is a startup Special Needs Farm aimed to help individuals and organizations with special needs to be able to feel the love of animals in a farm setting.
Purpose and Programs
So much to do at the farm!
Improving health, increasing confidence, and promoting the independence of persons with special needs through the use of horses and other farm animals.
Our services and programs include:
Full Boarding
Indoor Riding Arena
Outdoor Riding Arena
Farm Life Experience
Farm Fresh Eggs
Riding Lessons
Equine Therapy
Equine Assisted Activities
Year Round Lessons
Community Events
