About

Horses always made Julia feel at home and happy. Growing up in Munich, Germany, and living close to horse stables and barns made Julia fall in love with horses from a young age, and the Haflinger horses were her favorite breed because of their calm and gentle character. Julia owned a Haflinger gelding, which she rode daily after school and work. As a preschool teacher working and learning in different horse stables as a trainer, Julia understood the needs and complexity of horses and students; with her great experiences as a horseback rider and knowledge about horses, her students learned how to become good leaders and confident riders by learning to observe and interact with horses in her training at the stables where she worked. Julia, her family, and her Haflinger horse moved to South Carolina in 2014. Julia’s family, with two children ages 11 and 8, lives on a little farm with their horses and chickens, and she enjoys going on trail rides and showing horses with her family in her free time.

With over two decades of experience as a rider and trainer, Lauren brings deep expertise in the horse–human connection to her work as an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. She is dedicated to creating therapeutic and educational environments where individuals with diverse mental, emotional, and physical needs can build confidence, resilience, and a sense of well-being through guided interaction with horses. Her approach integrates horsemanship, behavioral understanding, and evidence-informed practices to promote growth, healing, and personal development.

The Sun Horse Ranch is the place that Isabella dreamed about since she was a young girl. Growing up in an environment that followed the Franciscan order in Germany shaped her life. Isabella worked for many years in the medical field, where she loved to work with children. Her passion and experience with horses is over twenty years old. She learned that horses and children have a particular innocence and affinity. She uses her vision and artistic creativity to create a unique environment.

Following the principles of Caring, Loving, and Giving, she believes, makes the world a better place. The Sun Horse Ranch follows these principles and focuses on children, nature, and animals.

Sun Horse Ranch is the place where happiness knows your name.