Extraordinary People
Summer Honeyman, HartSong’s “Exceptional” Caretaker
Summer, Aiden & Olive
HartSong Ranch was undoubtedly blessed the Summer of 2007 when along came Summer Honeyman, a hard working, horse-loving woman/mother/student, her two year old son Aiden and Dylan, a 21 year old rescued Thoroughbred, all looking to relocate to the Sierra foothills. No doubt about it, it was meant to be. The animals are so glad her path led to HartSong.
- Aiden & Dylan, stealing bits of cereal
Doesn’t matter what the task, time or circumstance, Summer rolls up her sleeves and gets the job done. She even rounds up the cows! Summer is a valuable member of the HSR family, helping to shape the focus of our entire organization. Thank you, Summer, for all the wonderful things you do.
Our Wonderful Farrier, Beate Anderson
Every 6-8 weeks, a gem-of-an-individual, Beate Anderson, comes through our front gate, compassionately donating her time and expertis to provide hoof care for the eight horses at HartSong Ranch. We owe a heap of gratitude to this amazing woman who gives so much of herself to ensure comfort and health in the lives(and feet) of some very special horses.
Beate at work
A personal note about Beate;
For those of you that have never seen a farrier at work, let me tell you, it’s back-breaking, highly-skilled, hard labor. It can also be very dangerous. Probably not much taller than 5′6″ and maybe just a smidge over 110 pounds, Beate is by far, the strongest, leanest, most-in-shape woman I’ve ever known. She hoists, squats, lifts, and supports…files, nips, picks and digs…contorts, comforts and concentrates, all while wedged near or under the frame of a 1200 pound horse, that may or may not, be in an agreeable mood. It’s fascinating to watch her work. Strength, compassion, patience and an excellent work ethic, all rolled up into one. She is what makes women “mighty”.
BEATE ANDERSON FARRIER SERVICE 530-823-8605 Cell: 530-320-4024 coolfarrier@gmail.com